IMPACT Ch 13 Assessment: The Cold War

In 1950, the United States and other countries from the United Nations became involved in the Korean War. What was the cause of this war?

• North Korea attacked South Korea to spread communism.

• South Korea wanted to drive out troops from Vietnam.

• North Korea attacked China to spread communism.

• South Korea attacked North Korea to spread democracy.

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.

What is the term used to describe the invisible line that separated communist Eastern Europe from democratic Western Europe?

• Berlin Wall

• Iron Curtain

• No Man's Land

• Iron Wall

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.

A form of economy that promotes free trade, reduced government intervention and entrepreneurism is ________

• Capitalism
• Communism
• Socialism
• Marxism

A form of government that allows no personal freedom and citizens have little choice in leaders of their government or policy is called ______

• Capitalism
• Communism
• Marxism
• Socialism

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 American policy provided Western European countries financial assistance so they could recover from WWII?

• Marshall Plan

• Domino Theory

• Truman Doctrine

• Big Stick Policy

During the Cuban Missile Crisis, what did JFK do when he heard that the Soviet Union was construction a missile site in Cuba.

• JFK gave into the Soviet demands.

• JFK bombed the Soviet Union with an atomic bomb.

• JFK ordered a naval blockade of Cuba.

• JFK invaded Cuba from Guantanamo Bay.