Cold War Mini Lesson 2

What year did the Chinese Revolution, leading to the establishment of the People's Republic of China, conclude?

• 1945

• 1949

• 1952

• 1950

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following was a primary goal of the United States during the Korean War?

• To establish a communist government in the North

• To prevent the spread of communism to South Korea

• To support North Korean independence

• To colonize the Korean peninsula

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DOK Level 1: Recall

During the Vietnam War, which of the following tactics was used by the Viet Cong?

• Blitzkrieg

• Trench warfare

• Guerrilla warfare

• Naval blockades

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was the primary strategic reason for the Bay of Pigs Invasion?

• To capture valuable resources

• To overthrow Fidel Castro's government

• To establish a U.S. military base

• To test new military technology

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which event directly triggered the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• The Bay of Pigs Invasion

• The Berlin Blockade

• The installation of nuclear missiles in Cuba by the Soviet Union

• A U.S. naval blockade of Cuba

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the impact of the Korean War on the geopolitical structure of Northeast Asia. What major political division did it reinforce?

• Division between Japan and China

• Division between North Korea and South Korea

• Division between Russia and Europe

• Division between India and Pakistan

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the role of international alliances during the Vietnam War. How did the support from the Soviet Union and China affect North Vietnam's strategy?

• It led to a quick victory

• It prolonged the war

• It had little to no impact

• It weakened North Vietnam's position

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Discuss the long-term effects of the Chinese Revolution on global politics. How did it influence Cold War dynamics?

• It led to stronger U.S.-China relations

• It isolated China internationally

• It contributed to the spread of communism

• It had no significant impact on the Cold War

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Develop a detailed analysis of how the Cuban Missile Crisis influenced nuclear arms control agreements. What key treaty emerged as a direct consequence?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

• The Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

• The START Treaties

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Investigate the implications of the Bay of Pigs Invasion on U.S. foreign policy in Latin America. How did it affect U.S. relations with other Latin American countries in the subsequent decades?

• Improved relations due to U.S. military support

• Deteriorated relations due to perceived U.S. imperialism

• No significant change in relations

• Enhanced economic ties but strained political relations

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking