Cold War American History

Countries considered to be "behind an iron curtain" were perceived as a single region based on:

• A common cultural heritage

• Unique physical features

• Economic and political characteristics

• Widespread immigration from other regions

What common objective did the Red Scare of the 1920s and the Red Scare of the 1950s share?

• To limit immigration

• To secure civil rights for minorities

• To expose social and economic abuses

• To protect the nation from communism

Why is the conflict between the U.S. and Soviet Union known as the Cold War?

• Had several conflicts that never escalated into a full war

• Fought a war in Siberia to determine control of East Asia

• Has chilly but friendly relations during this time period

What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, and the Berlin Airlift?

• Controlling the Nazis in Europe

• Maintaining democracy in established nations

• Limiting Soviet territorial expansion

What was the main purpose of the House on Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)?

• To punish Soviets living in the United States

• To check up on all members of the F.B.I.

• To create a communist party within America

• To investigate communist activity within America

What is the U.S. policy of containment?

• A strategy to stop the spread of communism.

• A policy where the U.S. would attack the Soviet Union.

• Staying out of foreign issues.

• Getting involved in foreign affairs.

The U.S. gov’t agreed to become involved in the Korean and Vietnam wars because:

• They were both aggressive toward the U.S.

• They were not nice to our allies.

• U.S. should take action stopping the spread of communism

• They disliked the Soviet Union.

What effect did the Vietnam War have on domestic U.S. politics?

• Sparked protest and division

• Caused Americans to become more conservative.

• Increased patriotism

For what purpose was NATO created?

• To encourage trade

• To provide housing for WW2 refugees

• To keep the Soviet Union from taking over the West

What role did China play in the Red Scare?

• They aligned with communist nations increasing western fears

• They joined us in the Korean War

• They helped spread democracy