9. The ultimate goal of the Marshal Plan was to-

prevent the spread of communism throughout Europe

spread communism throughout Europe

prevent the spread of democracy throughout Europe

spread Nazism throughout Europe

11. The conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union was referred to as the Cold War because-

it was a state of tension without direct fighting

the two sides directly fought against each other

it was fought in the freezing temperatures of the Soviet Union

because of the fierce competition of the Olympics

14. Which countries occupied West Germany after World War II?

United States, Great Britain, France

Soviet Union, United States, Great Britain

France, Soviet Union, Great Britain

18. What was the purpose of the establishment of the United Nations?

to create a body for the nations of the world to try to prevent future global wars

to occupy Axis Power countries during government restructuring from fascism to democracies

to provide assistance to Japan after using the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

to give humanitarian aid to Europe in hopes of preventing the spread of communism

19. The Marshall Plan provided for-

massive financial aid to rebuild European economies after World War II

equal job opportunities for women and African Americans

the creation of the United Nations

restructuring of borders in most of Western Europe

20. Following World War II, Germany was-

divided into East Germany and West Germany

allowed to resume self government

immediately re-unified into one country

22. What statement is the best title for the list above?

America's strong economy after WWII

23. What are 2 factors which led to changing patterns in American society after WWII? (SELECT THE BEST 2)

Women returned full time to family responsibilities.

There was a greater investment in and access to education.

America re-engaged in an isolationist foreign policy.

The world's demand for American-made goods decreased.

24. Which of the following was a reason for the rapid growth of the U.S. economy following World War II?

rationing of consumer goods ended

over speculation of the stock market

26. There are many reasons for the rapid growth of the American economy following World War II EXCEPT-

Americans purchased goods on credit

businesses began producing consumer goods instead of military items

labor unions merged and became more powerful

27. Which of the following helped connect the suburbs to the cities?

greater investment in education

29. What would be the best title for the list above?

America's Economy after World War II

Collapse of Communism in Europe

31. Which of the following is a way society changed following World War II?

women's role in the family and workplace

child labor laws were reinstated

segregation was completely eliminated

the banning of alcohol caused organized crime

33. South Korea and the United States joined forces to resist the aggression of what three countries?

North Korea, China, Soviet Union

34. What effect did the Vietnam War have on Americans back home?

all Americans felt the war was necessary

the war had no effect at all on Americans

all Americans felt the war was unnecessary

35. How did the Vietnam War end?

withdrawal of U.S. troops and a communist takeover

through the use of an atomic bomb

with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles

36. What answer best completes the cause-and-effect statement above?

The United States blockaded Cuba from receiving imported resources.

The Soviet Union broke apart into independent countries.

A stalemate was created between the Russians and the Americans.

Missiles were launched from Cuba to begin the Korean War.

37. What role did the Domino Theory play in America's decision to intervene in South Vietnam?

The U.S. believed that if South Vietnam became communist, countries close by would soon follow.

Democratic aggression by North Vietnam was seen as a road to self-governance.

Americans at home were divided on whether the U.S. should be involved militarily in Vietnam.

France's long occupation of Vietnam led to communist hostility against the U.S.

39. The Cuban Missile Crisis began when-

The Soviets began to place missiles in Cuba.

The Soviet navy ran the United States' blockade of Cuba.

A United States spy plane was shot down over Cuba.

The Cubans began an invasion of the United States' missile sites.

41. What was the Soviet Unions' biggest achievement in the Space Race?

The were the first to launch a satellite into space.

They were the first to put a man on the moon.

They were the first to land a rocket on Mars.

They were the first to discover a new planet.

42. What was the USA's biggest achievement in the Space Race?

They were the first to put a man on the moon

They were the first to land a rocket on mars

They were the first to launch a satellite into space

They were the first to discover a new planet

43. What was one reason the United States and the Soviet Union got into an arms race with each other?

They each wanted to start World War III

They both wanted to be able to defend themselves in the event of an attack from the other.

They each wanted to keep the other from using nuclear weapons on each other.

45. At the end of the Cold War, the Soviet Union...

was dissolved and split up into several different independent countries

became the most powerful nation in the world

continued to dominate the countries of Eastern Europe

continued to spread communism around the world

47. The purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was to

Protect member countries from Soviet aggression

Help Europe rebuild after the damage of WWII

Find peaceful uses for nuclear energy

Promote communism in European countries

48. What is NOT an example of the collapse of communism in Europe?

Eastern European rebellions against the Soviet Union

breakup of the Soviet Union into independent countries

49. What did the destruction of the Berlin Wall symbolize?

collapse of communism in Europe

United States military intervention

Soviet strength and determination

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1. The Cold War divided the world into two camps, one siding with the United States and the other siding with the-

South Korea

Soviet Union

Japanese

Germans

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

2. What term did Winston Churchill coin for the line separating the nations of NATO and the Warsaw Pact?

Berlin Wall

Containment

Iron Curtain

Cold War

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

3. What areas did the Soviets control and dominate after World War II?

Africa

Eastern Europe

Western Europe

Middle East

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

4. Following World War II, East Germany remained under the domination of-

the United States

Poland

France

the Soviet Union

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

5. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries are shown in blue on the map below. The area shown in red represents-

China Pact nations

Russian nations

Warsaw Pact nations

United Nations members

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

6. America's policy to stop the spread of communism was called-

containment

equal opportunity

Domino Theory

recession

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8. Which term means the competition between nations to build the most powerful weapons?

Iron Curtain

Arms Race

Cold War

Containment

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Cold War Test Review

1. The Cold War divided the world into two camps, one siding with the United States and the other siding with the-

2. What term did Winston Churchill coin for the line separating the nations of NATO and the Warsaw Pact?

3. What areas did the Soviets control and dominate after World War II?

4. Following World War II, East Germany remained under the domination of-

5. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries are shown in blue on the map below. The area shown in red represents-

6. America's policy to stop the spread of communism was called-

8. Which term means the competition between nations to build the most powerful weapons?

9. The ultimate goal of the Marshal Plan was to-

10. After the League of Nations failed, which international organization was formed in order to help keep peace in the world?

11. The conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union was referred to as the Cold War because-

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