The Cold War

What was the conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union that was a struggle between their ideologies of democracy and communism?

• World War III
• The Cold War
• The Marshall Plan
• Russian American War

What was the American effort to rebuild Europe following WWII through the donation $13 billion in money, materials, and food?

• The WWII Recovery Plan
• Rebuilding Europe Plan
• The Marshall Plan
• FDR's Plan

How did the Soviet Union show its disregard for personal freedoms in Europe during 1961?

• By building the Berlin Wall
• They built the Iron Curtain
• Causing the Berlin Airlift
• Threatening to start WWIII

Why was the Cold War named such?

• It was only fought during winter.
• The soldiers did not have warm clothing.
• This war was fought using ideas and propaganda instead of guns.
• It was primarily fought in the north and south poles.

After World War II and the Cold war the dividing line between the Communist countries and the democratic countries was called the __________.

• Berlin Wall

• Iron Curtain

• Front Line

Which of the following best describes Communism?

• more taxes are paid by the wealthy class

• everybody is equal

• the poorer get poorer and the richer get richer

Which of these is NOT a basic characteristic of Communism?

• Government controls the people

• A classless society

• The wealthy class is forced to pay an income tax

Which of the following allows privately owned land and businesses?

• Capitalism

• Communism

Which of the following leads to inequalities of wealth (rich/poor)?

• Capitalism

• Communism

Which of the following refers to equal distribution of land and wealth?

• Capitalism

• Communism