Early Cold War

Which two powers emerged as rivals at the end of World War?

• The United States and Germany

• The Soviet Union and Germany

• The West and the Soviet Union

• The United States and Japan

What strategy did the U.S. consider to avoid direct conflict with the Soviet Union according to the notes provided?

• Detente

• Containment

• Brinkmanship

• Non-alignment

What is the strategy of containment?

• A quick and aggressive military action

• A diplomatic effort to engage in talks

• A long-term, patient but firm push against Soviet extension

• An economic sanction plan

What was the primary goal of the U.S. in implementing the Marshall Plan after World War II?

• To promote U.S. cultural influence in Europe

• To build strong resistance to the Soviet Union by rebuilding Western Europe

• To establish military bases in Western Europe

• To increase U.S. exports to European markets

What was the name of the operation that involved providing supplies to West Berlin during the blockade?

• Berlin Wall

• Berlin Airlift

• Berlin Operation

• Berlin Supply Mission

Which two military alliances were primarily involved in the division of Europe during the Cold War?

• NATO and the Warsaw Pact

• NATO and the European Union

• The Warsaw Pact and the League of Nations

• The United Nations and NATO

Based on the map, which color represents NATO countries during the Cold War?

• Blue

• Red

• Green

• Yellow

Which color on the map represents the Warsaw Pact countries during the Cold War?

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

• Blue

What does the 38th Parallel specifically relate to in the context of the Korean War?

• The line where the armistice was signed

• The division between North and South Korea

• The main battle line during the war

• The border with China

What was the primary goal of containment during the Korean War?

• To spread communism to the South

• To push UN forces out of Korea

• To prevent the spread of communism

• To encourage democratic elections in the North