Front

Which Cold War alliance was created by Western Europe and the United States?

Back

NATO

Front

Following WWII, two superpowers emerged who competed against one another for power and influence over different regions of the world. Which were those two superpowers?

Back

United States/Soviet Union

Front

Conflicts and regional wars part of the Cold War: Cuban Revolution, North/South Korea, North/South Vietnam

Back

All options are correct

Front

When did the Cold War begin?

Back

after the end of World War II.

Front

What type of government system did the Soviet Union have, making the United States worried that it may spread and threaten democracy?

Back

Communist

Front

The Cold War was "cold" because the two superpowers never directly attacked each other in open warfare.

Back

TRUE

Front

What was the main goal of the United States during the Cold War?

Back

To contain communism and promote democracy

Front

What was the main goal of the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

Back

To spread communism to other countries

Front

Arms race

Back

A race between nations to acquire the most powerful weapons

Front

What is the term used to describe the invisible line that separated communist Eastern Europe from democratic Western Europe?

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Iron Curtain