Cold War Review

Which two superpowers emerged after World War II?

• United Kingdom and France

• United States and Soviet Union

• Germany and Italy

• China and Japan

Which two regions did the United States help to rebuild after World War II?

• Africa and Asia

• South America and Africa

• Europe and Japan

• China and the Middle East

Which forces occupied most of Eastern and Central Europe and the eastern portion of Germany after World War II?

• American forces

• British forces

• Soviet forces

• French forces

Why did the United States feel it was in its best interests to help rebuild Europe after World War II?

• To gain new territories

• To prevent political and economic instability

• To establish a new empire

• To promote its cultural values

What was the main goal of the Marshall Plan?

• To establish a new currency in Europe

• To rebuild European economies and prevent the spread of communism

• To create a military alliance against the Soviet Union

• To promote free trade agreements between European countries

What was the main goal of the U.S. foreign policy of containment during the time of the Marshall Plan?

• To promote U.S. cultural values

• To prevent the Soviet Union from expanding its influence

• To encourage free trade agreements

• To support the spread of communism

How did the Soviet Union respond to the Marshall Plan?

• They accepted the loans but did not follow the conditions.

• They rejected the plan and prevented European nations from participating.

• They supported the plan and contributed financially.

• They were indifferent and did not interfere with the plan.

After World War II, into what two parts was Germany partitioned?

• North and South Germany

• East and West Germany

• Democratic and Communist Germany

• Allied and Axis Germany

Which superpower's domination did Eastern Germany remain under after World War II?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Soviet Union

• France

What was the primary purpose of the formation of the United Nations (U.N.) in 1945?

• To promote global trade and economic cooperation

• To prevent future global wars by resolving international conflicts

• To establish a single global currency

• To create a world government