US2 S1 Final 2nd Hour

Who were the world's two leading powers post WWII?

• France and Russia

• United States and Soviet Union

• United States and Great Britain

• Great Britain and France

The purpose of the 1940s U.S. policy of "Containment" was:

• To help communism spread to new countries

• To stop the spread of Soviet influence and communism to other countries

• To end trade relationships with other countries

• To imprison WWII war criminals

The American program of aid to help Europe rebuild and restore its economy was called the:

• Truman Doctrine

• Containment Doctrine

• Marshall Plan

• Truman Plan

Which zone of occupation in Berlin was under communist control?

• Soviet

• French

• American

• British

Which of the following are true about the Berlin Airlift? (There is more than one correct answer).

• Approx. 400,000 tons of supplies were delivered to West Berlin

• In order to deliver more supplies, another air field was built in the French sector of Berlin

• There were no casualties during the Berlin Airlift

• As a result of the air field, the Soviet Union lifted its blockade on May 12, 1949.

What was the purpose of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)?

• An armed attack against of the member nations would be considered an attack against all

• The member nations would support each other financially, but would not provide military support

• To help advance the spread of communism

Which of the following best describes what the U.S. wanted to do after the end of WWII?

• Be the leader of all nations committed to democratic ideals

• To expand its power and influence of communist ideals

Which of the following best describes what the Soviet Union wanted to do after the end of WWII?

• Be the leader of all nations committed to democratic ideals

• To expand its power and influence of communist ideals

Which of the following were successes of the Marshall Plan? (There is more than one correct answer).

• Western Europe was able to feed its hungry and provide jobs for its workers

• The Soviet Union helped the U.S. to rebuild factories and homes damaged during WWII

• The U.S. helped Western Europe to rebuild factories and homes damaged during WWII

• The U.S. provided Western Europe with food and farm equipment

What two things were discovered in 1949 that added to the nation’s anxiety? (There are 2 correct answers)

• It was discovered that the Soviet Union had an atomic weapon

• It was discovered that the China had an atomic weapon

• Communists gained control of China

• Communists gained control of Great Britain