study guide cold war

What were the contrasting viewpoints between the United States and the Soviet Union regarding the reunification of Germany?

• The United States opposed the reunification of Germany, while the Soviet Union supported it.
• The United States supported the reunification of Germany, while the Soviet Union opposed it.
• Both the United States and the Soviet Union opposed the reunification of Germany.
• The United States and the Soviet Union both supported the reunification of Germany.

What were the political and economic differences between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

• Both the United States and the Soviet Union had totalitarian regimes and command economies.
• Both the United States and the Soviet Union had democratic political systems and market-based economies.
• The United States had a totalitarian regime and a command economy, while the Soviet Union had a democratic political system and a market-based economy.
• The United States had a democratic political system and a market-based economy, while the Soviet Union had a totalitarian regime and a command economy.

Why was Germany split into four zones after World War II?

• To divide the country among the Allied powers for occupation and administration.
• To prevent the expansion of Soviet influence and establish Communist governments in European nations.
• To create a physical barrier between Eastern European nations and the capitalist democracies of the West.
• To support the reunification of Germany.

What were the economic challenges faced by Western Europe after World War II?

• Crop damage, disrupted water transportation, and fuel shortages.
• Political instability and military conflicts.
• Overpopulation and urbanization.
• Lack of natural resources and technological advancements.

What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?

• To support the reunification of Germany.
• To expand Soviet influence and establish Communist governments in European nations.
• To prevent the expansion of Soviet influence and provide economic aid to Western European countries.
• To promote economic cooperation among Western European countries.

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

• To promote communism in Western Europe.
• To negotiate peace treaties between the United States and the Soviet Union.
• To establish a military alliance against the Soviet Union.
• To provide economic aid to war-torn countries.

What did the fear of communism increase among certain groups of the American population?

• Worries about national security
• Support for the Democratic party
• Support for the containment policy
• Trust in the Soviet Union

What is McCarthyism?

• The passing of the McCarran Internal Security Act
• The fear of communism in the United States
• The creation of the Loyalty Review Board
• The unjust practice of accusing individuals of disloyalty without sufficient evidence

What was the outcome of the Hungarian rebellion against the Soviet Union?

• Suppression of the rebellion by Soviet tanks
• Intervention by the United States
• Establishment of a democratic government
• Successful removal of the Soviet Union from Hungary

What was the threat posed by Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev in Berlin?

• He threatened to invade West Berlin with Soviet troops
• He threatened to block all air and land routes into West Berlin
• He threatened to annex West Berlin into the Soviet Union
• He threatened to launch nuclear missiles at West Berlin