Unit 8 Notes Quiz: Cold War Containment

1. What development in the 1950s does this map demonstrate?

• NATO Allies
• the Berlin Wall
• the Iron Curtain
• Warsaw Pact Allies

2. Why did President Truman ask Congress to give financial aid to Greece and Turkey?

• to prevent a nuclear arms race
• to promote environmental protection
• to prevent the spread of communism
• to promote the sell of nuclear weapons

3. This chart shows some of the early actions of the United State in the Cold War. What generalization can be drawn from these actions?

• The United States wanted to limit the spread of communism
• The United States wanted to increase trade with Asian nations
• The United States wanted to gain additional territories and colonies
• The United States wanted to encourage membership in the United Nations

4. What conclusion can best be drawn from President Kennedy's speech?

• the United States felt it had a responsibility to be a leader to other nations
• citizens of other countries want transportation into space once the United States builds it
• the technological progress to travel to outer space was developing too quickly to be beneficial
• scientists wanted the United States to wait before travelling to outer space to allow the technology to catch up

5. Which statement about Senator Joseph McCarthy is most accurate based on this excerpt?

• McCarthy regarded members of labor unions as patriots
• McCarthy promised to reform civil service hiring practices
• McCarthy sought to change finance laws to increase his campaign funding
• McCarthy used the fear of communism to increase his political prominence

6. What situation led the government to publish warnings such as this during the Cold War?

• television and movies had a large impact on public opinion
• fewer Americans watched TV causing the industry to decline
• the majority of workers in the entertainment industry were Russian immigrants
• American filmmakers were competing with the Soviets to produce better movies

7. How did aeronautical technologies created during the Cold War era influence future medical advancements?

• Aeronautical technologies have benefited average citizens.
• Aeronautical technologies have helped privatize public services.
• Aeronautical technologies have improved access to information.
• Aeronautical technologies have helped maintain economic stability.

8. What do all of the speakers have in common regarding their recommendations for post World War II actions?

• The containment of communism
• The defeat of the Axis Power in World War II
• A ban on the proliferation of nuclear weapons
• The support of United Nations peacekeeping efforts

9. This legislation was passed during the Vietnam War. What was the impact of this resolution?

• The legislature was able to approve defense budget increases.
• Diplomats received more financial support for assistance to U.S. allies.
• The president’s power to wage war was strengthened.
• Military commanders were able to increase troop levels in response to threats.

10. How did the differences in political tactics of the Soviet Union and the United States impact the relationship between the two countries after World War II?

• It led to chemical warfare between the two countries.
• It led to shared space technologies between the two countries.
• It led to the development of the Space Race between the two countries.
• It led to the agreement of the Open Skies treaty between the two countries.