Cold War

What can be implied by this information?

• Eastern Europe rebuilt less quickly after World War II.

• Western Europe rebuilt more quickly after World War II.

• Eastern Europe was economically competitive after World War II.

• Western Europe was unable to rebuild its military after World War II.

What did Winston Churchill mean by "Iron Curtain" in 1946?

• European nations needed to build more factories.

• The militaries of Western Europe were becoming too powerful.

• Peace had finally spread throughout the countries of Europe.

• There was a division between communist Eastern Europe and Western Europe.

What prompted the Berlin Airlift?

• The Soviets cut off all traffic in or out of West Berlin.

• The Soviets invaded Western Germany to take control.

• The Soviets refused to allow a democratic government in West Berlin.

• The Soviets took over the western half of Germany and cut off food supplies.

What was the main focus of US foreign policy during the Cold War?

• Extending the political, economic, and cultural influence of the United States.

• Containment of the spread of communism.

• Providing aid to Western Europe following World War II.

• To establish a strong military alliance.

What was the intent of the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan?

• Provide political, military, and economic assistance to democratic nations under threat.

• Ensure the survival of newly independent nations of Africa and Asia.

• Limit the proliferation of nuclear weapons during the Cold War.

• Provide medical aid to South Korea during the Korean War.

The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all and consequently they agree that, if such an armed attack occurs, each of them, in exercise of the right of individual or collective self-defense . . . will assist the Party or Parties so attacked by taking forthwith, individually and in concert with the other Parties, such action as it deems necessary, including the use of armed force, to restore and maintain the security of the . . . area. . . . 

Which organization includes this statement in its charter?

• Warsaw Pact

• United Nations

• League of Nations

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization

How did NATO and the Warsaw Pact impact the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union?

• They created strong military alliances, intensifying the Cold War.

• The Cold War deescalated because the Soviet Union was part of these alliances.

• They aimed to improve trade relations and had no effect on the Cold War.

• The Cold War intensified because Americans doubted the success of NATO or the Warsaw Pact.

Compared to Warsaw Pact states, what characterized European nations on the opposite side of the Cold War?

• militarism

• censorship

• economic freedom

• totalitarian government

What was a major objective of China's Cultural Revolution in the 1960s?

• introducing democratic reforms

• reinforcing communist ideology

• restoring ancient religious traditions

• expanding contact with Western nations

“There is one sign the Soviets can make that would be unmistakable, that would advance dramatically the cause of freedom and peace. General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberation, come here to this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” 

                                                                    - President Ronald Reagan (June 12, 1987) 

Which symbol of the Cold War was President Reagan speaking about?

• the "Iron Curtain"

• the Berlin Wall

• The Great Wall of China

• The DMZ