Cold War

What motivated the U.S. to get involved in the war in Vietnam?

• The U.S. supported governments fighting against Communism (Containment)

• The U.S. was only after natural resources in the area

• The U.S. wanted to colonize Korea and Vietnam

• The U.S. was helping the Japanese empire expand into Vietnam

How did the political climate of the Cold War impact the world's 2 superpowers?

• The US and USSR competed against each other economically and politically

• They worked together towards the goal of stopping Communism

• They both colonized Africa and Asia

• They worked together to protect human rights around the world.

Which of the following is usually a characteristic of a COMMUNIST economy?

• Entrepreneurs sell shares in their companies to the government

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

• Government agencies are in control of production planning

• Investment is encouraged by the promise of large profits

The countries in RED represent which Cold War era organization?

• League of Nations

• Justice League

• USA

• Warsaw Pact

During the Cold War, why were the US and Soviet Union hesitant to become involved directly in military conflict?

• Increased tension in the Middle East

• To support the UN

• The potential for global destruction

• Pressure from Canada

Which country supported Fidel Castro, the communist leader of Cuba?

• USA

• USSR

• Great Britain

• Wakanda

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

• it provided nuclear weapons to NATO members

• It provided funds for economic recovery of war torn European nations

• it proved refugee housing

• it provided military assistance to Vietnam

What does the ‘Iron Curtain’ symbolize? 

• The division between East Germany and West Germany
• The division between East Berlin and West Berlin
• The division between communist Europe and noncommunist Europe 
• The division between North Korea and South Korea

A competition between nations to build powerful weapons is called ___________.

• Arms Race
• Blockade
• Space Race
• Atomic Bomb

Why were the US and Soviet Union on opposite side of the Cold War?

• The US dropped bombs on the Soviet Union
• The Soviet Union dropped bombs on the US
• The two countries have different viewpoints of government and economy

• They were competing for natural resources