Responses to the Cold War- SSUSH20a

What was the primary strategy of the U.S. to curb the spread of communism during the Cold War?

• Containment

• Isolationism

• Appeasement

• Neutrality

What was the main purpose of the Marshall Plan?

• To rebuild Western European economies and prevent the spread of communism

• To provide military support to Eastern European countries

• To establish trade relations with the Soviet Union

• To promote cultural exchange between the U.S. and Europe

Which doctrine marked a significant shift in American foreign policy towards active involvement in global affairs during the Cold War?

• Truman Doctrine

• Monroe Doctrine

• Eisenhower Doctrine

• Nixon Doctrine

Which countries initially received aid under the Truman Doctrine to resist communist influence?

• Greece and Turkey

• France and Germany

• Italy and Spain

• Poland and Hungary

What event tested the U.S. policy of containment by involving a United Nations coalition led by the United States?

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• Berlin Blockade