Cold War Evaluation US History

What was the main reason for the US and USSR's mistrust of each other?

• Economic differences

• Cultural differences

• Political ideologies

• Geographical differences

What was the Iron Curtain?

• An imaginary boundary

• A military strategy

• A type of government

• A physical wall

What policy did the US use to prevent the spread of communism?

• Imperialism

• Containment

• Isolationism

• Expansionism

Which war is an example of a proxy war?

• World War 1

• Korean War

• Cold War

• World War 2

What was the Arms Race?

• A race for economic growth

• A space exploration competition

• A race to build roads

• A competition for military power

Who was the first man in space?

• Neil Armstrong

• Buzz Aldrin

• Yuri Gagarin

• John Glenn

What was the Space Race about?

• Military dominance

• Technological superiority

• Economic power

• Cultural influence

What did the US and USSR both possess during the Cold War?

• Advanced technology

• Large armies

• Oil reserves

• Nuclear weapons

What did Winston Churchill refer to when he mentioned the Iron Curtain?

• A type of government

• A peace treaty

• A division in Europe

• A military strategy

What was the main goal of the US during the Cold War?

• To expand territory

• To spread communism

• To promote democracy

• To isolate the USSR