The Cold War

What was the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union known as?

• The World War II conflict

• The Cold War

• The Korean War

• The Vietnam War

What were the ideological differences between the United States and the Soviet Union?

• Democracy vs Fascism

• Communism vs Capitalism

• Fascism vs Socialism

• Liberalism vs Conservatism

What type of bombs were tested during the Cold War?

• Atomic bombs

• Hydrogen bombs

• Chemical weapons

• Ballistic missiles

What is the main strategy of deterrence?

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Military buildup

• Mutually Assured destruction

• Negotiate peace

What was the Truman Doctrine?

• A policy of containment of the Soviet Union

• A strategy to promote democracy

• A plan to support nations resisting communism

• An agreement to reduce nuclear weapons

What was the Marshall Plan?

• A plan to end the Cold War

• A plan to reduce poverty in developing countries

• A plan to increase military spending

• A plan to economically recover Europe after World War II

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

• To promote economic cooperation

• To resist communism

• To provide military support

• To foster international relations

What was the Warsaw Pact?

• A military alliance between communist countries

• An economic union between European countries

• A political agreement between the United States and Russia

• A treaty between the United Nations and NATO

What was the Berlin Airlift?

• A diplomatic agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union

• A humanitarian effort to provide food and medical aid to the citizens of Berlin

• A military operation to supply West Berlin during the Cold War

• A military campaign to liberate East Berlin from Soviet control

What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• A conflict between the United States and China over trade

• A military confrontation between the United States and North Korea

• A diplomatic dispute between the United States and Mexico

• A standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union over missiles in Cuba