US CH 25.1 Quizizz Guided Reading

What was the main idea discussed at the Potsdam Conference in the summer of 1945?

• The establishment of NATO

• The containment of communism

• The possibility of Soviet entry into the war with Japan and the future of Poland and the rest of Eastern Europe

• The signing of the Truman Doctrine

What nickname was given to Joseph Stalin that reflected his brutal repression of his own people?

• Uncle Joe

• The man of steel

• The little bit of a squirt

• The Allied leader

How did President Truman initially refer to Stalin?

• As a ruthless dictator

• As a close ally

• As Uncle Joe

• As the man of steel

What realization did President Truman come to regarding dealing with Stalin?

• That Stalin was an easy ally to work with

• That Stalin's efforts to expand Soviet power would be difficult to deal with

• That Stalin would readily accept American influence in Eastern Europe

• That Stalin was planning to end the Cold War amicably

What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan established in June 1947?

• To establish the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

• To help Europe rebuild after World War II

• To end the fighting in Korea

• To fire General MacArthur

When did the United States join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?

• June 1947

• April 1949

• September 1950

• April 1951

What significant event happened in Korea in June 1950?

• The United States joined NATO

• The Marshall Plan was established

• North Korean troops invaded South Korea

• An armistice was signed

What action did President Truman take in April 1951 during the Korean War?

• He joined NATO

• He established the Marshall Plan

• He ended the fighting in Korea

• He fired General MacArthur

When did the fighting in Korea end with an armistice?

• September 1950

• April 1951

• June 1950

• July 1953

What was the main reason for the rivalry known as the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union?

• Economic competition

• Philosophical differences

• Territorial disputes

• Military alliances