Cold War Review

What does the term "Iron Curtain" refer to?

• A missile defense system created by the USSR

• A division between Soviet influenced Eastern Europe and the US influenced West.

• An attempt to overthrow the Cuban government.

• All of the above.

Which of the following BEST describes Communism?

• Individuals own property and people have more freedoms.

• The state owns property and people have less freedoms.

• A King or Queen is in charge.

• None of the above.

Which of the following BEST describes Capitalism?

• Individuals own property and people have more freedoms.

• The state owns property and people have less freedoms.

• A King or Queen is in charge.

• None of the above.

What was the goal of the US policy of Containment during the Cold War?

• To stop the spread of Capitalism.

• To stop the spread of Communism.

• To stop the spread of peace.

• To start a nuclear war.

Which is the economic system of the US?

• Capitalism

• Communism

Which was the economic system of the USSR (Soviet Union)?

• Capitalims

• Communism

The Cold War had many direct battles between the United States and the Soviet Union.

• True

• False

Which "influence" is this?

When a country gives or takes away money/access to resources to influence another country.

• Economic

• Cultural

• Military

Which "influence" is this?

When a country uses media, newspapers, and/or radio to spread information to impact the way citizens in another country think.

• Economic

• Cultural

• Military

Which "influence" is this?

When a stronger country uses its armed forces to protect or threaten a weaker one.

• Economic

• Cultural

• Military