Cold War Review

Which event sparked the beginning of the space race?

• Korean War

• Sputnik I

• Containment

• Vietnam War

The BEST definition of McCarthyism is that it was

• a search for the truth regardless of cost

• the betrayal of trusted political figures by others in power

• the prosecution of spies to make the country safer

• an attack on individuals for suspected beliefs

What is the best way to describe the Truman Doctrine?

• rebuild Japanese industries after World War II

• defend freedom of the seas with mutual defense treaties

• deter communism through military and economic aid

• increase trade between the United States and Latin America

How did Vietnamization affect the fighting forces in Vietnam?

• It increased South Vietnamese troops in the war.

• It decreased South Vietnamese troops in the war.

• It pitted the Viet Cong against the Chinese forces.

• It made U.S. forces unrecognizable amidst the enemy.

Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?

• The growth of nuclear arsenals in the United States and the Soviet Union

• The expansion of national borders by imperialistic European countries

• The implementation of isolationist foreign policies in Great Britain and China

• The rapid industrialization of many Southeast Asian countries

What was the overall goal of U.S. military intervention in Vietnam from 1964-1973?

• Eliminating trade barriers between the United States and Southeast Asia

• Isolating the Soviet Union by improving Chinese relations with the United States

• Promoting economic growth in the Pacific region

• Preventing communism from spreading throughout Southeast Asia

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Marshall Plan?

• desire to limit the expansion of communism throughout Europe

• necessity of rebuilding national economies for future trade

• desire to isolate the Soviet Union from the world community

• necessity of limiting the spread of starvation and disease

How did press coverage of events during the Vietnam War affect the United States?

• Film footage from the front lines increased congressional support for the war.

• Reporting on military setbacks contributed to public disillusionment with the war.

• Increased U.S. media presence overseas resulted in overwhelming international support for U.S. intervention.

• Live presidential press conferences led to a decline in partisan politics in Congress.

What was the main reason for the United States' involvement in the Korean War?

• To prevent the spread of communism

• To establish a military base in Asia

• To protect American business interests in Korea

• To retaliate against North Korean aggression

What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Airlift?

• To provide military support to West Germany

• To deliver humanitarian aid to East Germany

• To break the Soviet blockade of West Berlin

• To establish a permanent U.S. military presence in Germany