Cold War Quiz

Read the quote.

“On Sunday, June 25^th, Communist forces attacked the Republic of Korea.

This attack has made it clear, beyond all doubt, that the international Communist movement is willing to use armed invasion to conquer independent nations. An act of aggression such as this creates a very real danger to the security of all free nations.”

… excerpt from President Harry S. Truman’s speech regarding Korea (July 19, 1950)

What conclusions can you draw about the United States' involvement in the Korean War?

• The United States became involved in the Korean War to gain more allies for future world wars.

• The United States became involved in the Korean War to protect their trade routes to China.

• The United States became involved in the Korean War to prevent the spread of communism around the world.

• The United States became involved in the Korean War to stop Emperor Hirohito from conquering Korea.

How was the United States involved in the Vietnam War?

• The United States dropped an atomic bomb on South Vietnam.

• The United States was allied with North Vietnam.

• The United States provided economic and limited military aid to prevent the spread of communism.

• The United States did not want to get involved in other countries' conflicts.

How was the Cold War different from previous wars involving the United States?

• Previous wars were fought between the United States and European countries, and the Cold War was fought between the United States and the Soviet Union.

• The Cold War refers to the political and economic tension between the United States and the Soviet Union-not an actual war.

• The Cold War was fought in the cold climate region of the Soviet Union, whereas previous wars were fought in warmer climate regions.

• The Cold War battles were fought with more modern weaponry since it took place in the 1960s.

What was the arms race?

• The US and Soviet Union began to race and see who could conquer more countries.
• The US and Soviet Union began building and storing powerful weapons.
• The US wanted to have peace with the Soviet Union
• The Soviet Union wanted to become allies with the United States

What was the Truman Doctrine?

• stated the United States would provide money to countries threatened by Communism
• Rebuild war torn Europe
• european recovery program
• Funded by Soviet Union to provide money to satellite states

Which of the following best describes the results of the Korean War?

• North Korea defeated South Korea, and now all of Korea is under Communist rule.

• China defeated Korea, and now all of Korea is under Chinese rule.

• The Korean War ended in a stalemate. Today, North Korea is still a Communist nation, and South Korea is a free nation.

• The United States defeated Korea, and today Korea is a territory of the U.S.

This is the name of the Organization that was created by Western European Countries, America and Canada to help contain the spread of Communism.

• United Nations
• Alliance
• League of Nations
• NATO

Who was the US Senator that led investigations to expose communism in the US?

• Harry Truman
• Joseph McCarthy
• Nikita Khrushchev
• Douglas MacArthur

What two nations were in competition with each other during the Cold War?

• Spain and Portugal

• England and France

• Germany and Italy

• United States and Soviet Union

A competition between the Soviet Union and The United States to send people to space was called the __________________.

• Arms Race
• Space Race
• Snail Race
• Atomic Race