Cold War Review (Book)

Cold War Review (Book)

11th Grade

10 Qs

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Cold War Review (Book)

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Quiz

History

11th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jonah Barrera

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Which event of 1948 — 1949 is illustrated by the cartoon?

the Berlin Airlift

the collapse of the Berlin Wall

the reunification of Germany

the Allied invasion of Germany

Answer explanation

The event illustrated by the cartoon from 1948-1949 is the Berlin Airlift. During this time, the Soviet Union blocked all ground access to West Berlin, forcing the Allies to supply the city by air. The airlift was a significant event in the early stages of the Cold War and demonstrated the Allies' commitment to supporting West Berlin.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 sparked —

the Cold War with the United States

Soviet aggression in Eastern Europe

disarmament discussions between the Superpowers

American fears that the Soviets had achieved technological superiority

Answer explanation

The successful launch of Sputnik in 1957 by the Soviet Union led to American fears that the Soviets had achieved technological superiority. This event marked the beginning of the space race, a significant aspect of the Cold War, as both nations competed to demonstrate their technological prowess and advancements in space exploration.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The term "McCarthyism" is sometimes used to describe —

removing members of Congress for abuses of power

investigating civil service employees for corruption

using illegal means to obtain evidence in criminal trials

accusing people of subversive activities without sufficient evidence

Answer explanation

McCarthyism refers to the practice of making accusations of subversion or treason without proper regard for evidence. It is named after Senator Joseph McCarthy, who led a campaign against alleged communists in the US government during the 1950s. The term is now used to describe any similar actions where people are accused of subversive activities without sufficient evidence.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Immediately after World War II, the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union became strained because —

the United States used military force in Korea

the United States blocked the Soviet Union from joining the United Nations

each country believed that the other one was a threat to its security

both nations were competing for supremacy in space exploration

Answer explanation

Immediately after World War II, the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union became strained primarily because each country perceived the other as a threat to its security. This mutual suspicion and fear laid the foundation for the Cold War, a period of intense rivalry and competition between the two superpowers.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Truman Doctrine was originally designed to —

stop the use of nuclear weapons

contain Communism by giving aid to Greece and Turkey

use the United Nations as a tool to eliminate threats posed by the Soviets

rebuild Korea by extending economic aid

Answer explanation

The Truman Doctrine was a policy set forth by U.S. President Harry S. Truman in 1947, with the primary goal of containing the spread of Communism. This was achieved by providing political, military and economic assistance to all democratic nations under threat from authoritarian forces. In this context, the doctrine was specifically designed to provide aid to Greece and Turkey, which were under threat from Communism, making the correct answer 'contain Communism by giving aid to Greece and Turkey'.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is the best explanation for U.S. involvement in the Korean War?

President Truman wanted to unify Korea into one nation.

General MacArthur had a plan to overthrow Communist China.

Americans felt Korea was beyond the boundaries of U.S. containment policy.

American leaders felt it was important to resist Communist aggression.

Answer explanation

The U.S. involvement in the Korean War was primarily driven by the desire to resist Communist aggression. This was during the Cold War era, where the U.S. was actively involved in containing the spread of communism worldwide. The other options, such as unifying Korea into one nation or overthrowing Communist China, were not the main reasons for U.S. involvement.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union —

broke all diplomatic ties

refused to trade with each other

formed competing military alliances

clashed over control of the Mediterranean Sea

Answer explanation

During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union formed competing military alliances, not breaking all diplomatic ties, refusing to trade with each other, or clashing over control of the Mediterranean Sea. This was a period of geopolitical tension where both superpowers sought to extend their influence through alliances, rather than direct confrontation.

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