Cold War Review

The period known as the Cold War can best be described as lasting from approximately

• 1945 - 1991.

• 1914 - 1918.

• 1861 - 1865.

• 1965 - 1973.

During the 1950s, in what way did United States Senator Joseph McCarthy use his political power?

• He volunteered to chair influential committees in government.

• He capitalized on the widespread fear of communism in society.

• He dedicated vast sums of money to television advertisements.

• He recruited young students to serve as campaign volunteers.

(use the map above) Which Warsaw Pact country was isolated from other Warsaw Pact countries?

• Portugal

• Ireland

• Albania

• Norway

The main goal of the ____ was to stop the spread of communism in any region of the world.

• Truman Doctrine

• Domino Theory

• iron curtain

• Warsaw Pact

______ is best known for investigating communism and its followers in American society.

• The CIA

• The UN

• HUAC

• NATO

Despite being the most visible symbol of hope for world peace after WWII, the ______ became an arena where the U.S. and U.S.S.R. superpowers competed for influence during the Cold War.

• United Nations

• NATO

• Warsaw Pact

• League of Nations

In response to the Soviet blockade of Berlin, the U.S. and Great Britain provided food and supplies into West Berlin. This was called the

• iron curtain.

• Berlin airlift.

• Berlin Blockade.

• German Democratic Republic.

In an effort to contain the spread of communism, President Truman’s Marshall Plan called for

• substantial financial assistance to rebuild and stabilize Western Europe.

• military aid for Middle Eastern countries threatened by communism.

• economic aid to stabilize Japan.

• foreign aid to stabilize Third World country.

What was the main reason that the United States became involved in the Korean War?

• The U.S. did not want Korea to become a communist state.

• The U.S. did not want Korea to become a trading partner.

• Korea was a key member of their Asian alliances.

• Korea was a key supplier to U.S. controlled Asian bases.

Which of the following correctly describes the point of view of the artist in the political cartoon above?

• The Soviet Union is celebrating a Cold War victory.

• The U.S. is winning the nuclear arms race.

• The Americans were closer than the Soviets to using nuclear weapons.

• Arm wrestling can lead to nuclear war.