20th century conflict: The Cold War

Which leader at the Paris Peace Conference wanted to establish a League of Nations?

• David Lloyd-George

• Woodrow Wilson

• Georges Clemenceau

What did Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles declare?

• That Germany was solely responsible for the war.

• That Alsace-Lorraine should return to France.

• That the League of Nations should be established.

• That Germany's airforce should be abolished.

The Soviet Union successfully defeated the mujahideen during the war in Afghanistan.

• True

• False

Which reforms did Mikhail Gorbachev bring in once he became leader of the Soviet Union? Select 2 answers.

• Allowed some private trade amongst individuals.

• Ended the war in Afghanistan.

• Refused to meet with western leaders.

• Restricted freedom of information, including all foreign media.

• Sent more troops to Afghanistan.

Stalin kept to the agreement of the Yalta conference, and allowed free elections in countries in Eastern

• True

• False

Why did the USA perceive a threat when the USSR sent ships to Cuba in 1962?

• Cuba was an important ally of the USA.

• They were carrying Soviet missiles which could reach the USA.

• Cuba has lots of oil and other valuable natural resources.

• The ships were carrying lots of Soviet soldiers.

The Vietnam War was popular amongst the American people and is generally regarded as a success.

• True

• False

About how much money did the USA give to European countries through the Marshall Plan?

• $17 million

• $7 million

• $7 billion

• $17 billion

What did Winston Churchill call the boundary between NATO countries in Western Europe and the USSR?

• The Iron Line

• The Iron Curtain

• The Invisible Curtain

• The Curtain of Peace