Cold War 8.1-8.4

All of the following were members of the "Big Three" EXCEPT:

• United States

• Great Britain

• Soviet Union

• Italy

Which conference in the 1940's centered around Franklin D. Roosevelt wanting free, democratic elections in Eastern Europe and Stalin wanting influence over Eastern Europe to use as a buffer zone from future attacks?

• The Tehran Conference

• The Yalta Conference

• The Potsdam Conference

Which country suffered the least amount of losses? (human life and infrastructure)

• Germany

• Poland

• Soviet Union

• United States

In 1945, which country was poised to become the powerful country in the world? Mark only one oval.

• United States

• Germany

• Great Britain

• Poland

What was created in the 1950's by the United States and Soviet Union which led to a stockpiling of nuclear weapons around the world?

• Zinc bomb

• Nitrogen bomb

• Phosphorus bomb

• Hydrogen bomb

The idea that each country should choose its own form of government and leaders describes the term:

• Cold War

• Military-industrial complex

• Self-reaction

• Self-determination

What organization replaced the League of Nations?

• NATO

• United Nations

• NAFTA

• New League of Nations

Which of the following was NOT an issue in regards to the "Iron Curtain"?

• Difference of opinion in economic system

• Difference of opinion in political system

• Difference of opinion in use of technology

What economic system did "containment" attempt to contain?

• Capitalism

• Communism

True or False: The Truman Doctrine denied economic and military support for Greece and Turkey in their fight against communism.

• True

• False