Cold War

How did the political climate of the Cold War impact the world’s two superpowers?

• They both protected human rights

• they both colonized Africa and Asia

• They competed against each other economically and militarily

• they both cooperated in stopping the spread of communism

Which is generally a characteristic of a Communist economy?

• The role of government in the economy is restricted by law

• Investment is encouraged by the promise of large profits

• Government agencies are involved in production planning

• Entrepreneurs sell shares in their companies to the government. 

What is a key principle of capitalism?

• Businesses are owned by the people collectively. 

• The means of production are controlled by the state. 

• ​​Supply and demand determine production and price. 

• Employment opportunities are determined by social class.

How did the Soviet government respond to challenges of its authority?

• By granting independence to the protestors 

• Obtaining United Nations’ assistance 

• Allowing free elections when necessary 

• Imposing prompt and severe repression 

Indonesia was a colony of the Dutch for over 100 years.  During World War II Japan took over the island and trained some Indonesians to be troops.  When the war ended how did Indonesians react to the years of oppression by the Dutch?

• They presented their case to the United Nations for judgement.

• They held a campaign of peaceful protest to gain freedom.

• They armed themselves to fight against the occupying forces.

• They appealed to countries around the world to support them.

Why was it difficult for Nigeria to have cooperation between its various groups after decolonization?

• They joined the multiple different sides of the Cold War.

• Many wanted to follow a king, while some wanted an oligarchy instead.

• Some groups wanted to be capitalist, and others wanted to be communist.

• Rival ethic groups with a history of conflict found it difficult to trust one another.

What was the purpose of both the Marshall Plan and the Truman Doctrine?

• To attempt to solve world hunger

• To prevent the spread of communism

• To support the construction of the Iron Curtain 

• To increase membership in the United Nations 

How did the Marshall Plan help to prevent the spread of communism? 

• It provided military assistance to Vietnam 

• It provided government housing to refugees 

• It provided funds for economic recovery in war-torn European nations 

• It provided nuclear weapons to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members

During the Cold War Era (1945-1990), why were the United States and Soviet Union reluctant/ hesitant to become involved in direct military conflict?

• Pressure from nonaligned nations

• The potential for global destruction

• Increased tensions in the Middle East

• The peacekeeping role of the United Nations

Which country supported Fidel Castro and Cuba during the Cold War? 

• USA

• USSR

• Great Britain

• South Korea