The Cold War

1. Why is the conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II known as the “Cold” War?

• A. Russia is cold all year round

• B. The two superpowers never fought one another head on

• C. Because of the icy nature of their relationship

• D. Because it was catchy

2. The political climate of the Cold War caused the world’s two superpowers to

• A. cooperate in halting the spread of communism
• B. colonize Africa and Asia
• C. compete economically and militarily
• D. protect human rights

3. A political or economic ideology that supports free markets, little government interference, and representative governments describes which of the following?

• A. Fascism
• B. Communism
• C. Capitalism
• D. Socialism

4. According to the political cartoon below, what was the goal of the Marshall Plan in 1947?

• A. To assert American dominance over Western Europe
• B. To provide aid to help Western Europe rebuild their economies after World War II
• C. To unite Europe as one mega country
• D. To stop the spread of communism

5. Which of these is an example of the Soviet Union after World War II?

• A. Encourage the spread of democracy across Europe
• B. Control Eastern Europe to protect Soviet borders & limit U.S. influence
• C. Rebuild European governments to promote stability & create new markets for American goods
• D. Reunite Germany to stabilize it & increase the security of Europe

6. What policy did the United States follow in regards to communism globally?

• A. Containment

• B. Appeasement

• C. Isolationism

• D. Imperialism

7. Which of the following describes a military alliance of communist nations formed after World War II?

• A. NATO
• B. Truman Doctrine
• C. Marshall Plan
• D. Warsaw Pact

8. In the 1950s, what was the status of most countries in Eastern Europe?

• A. Members of the Common Market
• B. Participants in the Marshall Plan
• C. Allies of the United States
• D. Satellite states of the Soviet Union

9. Which event is being depicted in the political cartoon below?

• A. Proxy Wars
• B. Containment
• C. Nato
• D. Arms Race

10. Why did the United States involve itself militarily in the locations shown on the map from the 1950's-1980's?

• A. American businesses in Asia were being threatened by foreign trade.
• B. The American people demanded that we spread democracy in Asia.
• C. The US felt military support was necessary to contain communism.
• D. President Johnson planned to create an American empire to gain new markets for trade.