Cold War Unit Review

Why was the Cold War considered “cold”?

• War took place in Russia

• Lack of communication between countries

• No actual fighting took place

• Spread of isolationism

Answer explanation

The Cold War was termed 'cold' because there was no actual fighting between the superpowers, primarily the USA and the USSR. Instead, it involved political tension, propaganda, and proxy wars without direct military conflict.

America’s goal during the Cold War was to:

• Colonize the Philippines

• Return to isolationism

• Stop the spread of communism

• Limit investments to other countries to rebuild economy

Answer explanation

America's primary goal during the Cold War was to stop the spread of communism, as it viewed communism as a threat to democracy and capitalism. This led to various policies and actions aimed at containing communist influence globally.

The US achieved its goal of stopping the spread of communism during the Vietnam War?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The US did not achieve its goal of stopping the spread of communism during the Vietnam War, as Vietnam ultimately unified under a communist government in 1975, making the statement false.

The idea that if one country falls to communism then the countries neighboring that country are now at risk of falling to communism is known as:

• Domino Theory

• Red Scare

• McCarthyism

• Imperialism

Answer explanation

The Domino Theory suggests that the spread of communism in one country could lead to its neighbors also falling to communism, creating a chain reaction. This concept was significant during the Cold War.

One reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 was to:

• promote reunification of East Germany and West Germany

• keep East Germans from fleeing to the Western sector of Berlin

• complete the post–World War II rebuilding of Berlin

• meet the requirements of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Answer explanation

The Berlin Wall was constructed to prevent East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin, which was seen as a threat to the stability of East Germany. This choice directly addresses the primary reason for the wall's existence.

One reason Mikhail Gorbachev implemented the policies of glasnost and perestroika in the Soviet Union was to (a)  

• eliminate freedom of speech and pre

• destroy the power of the opposition

• dominate the governments of Eastern

• encourage political discussion and

Answer explanation

Mikhail Gorbachev implemented glasnost to encourage political discussion and openness in the Soviet Union, aiming to reform the political system and allow for greater freedom of expression.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was initially formed to:

• promote religious freedom

• defend Western Europe from Soviet aggression and communism

• isolate member nations from the rest of the world

• spread communism to each member nation

Answer explanation

NATO was established in 1949 primarily to provide collective defense against the threat of Soviet expansion and communism in Western Europe, ensuring security and stability in the region.

The Marshall Plan was designed to stop the spread of communism by providing (a)  

• government housing to refugees

• military assistance to Vietnam

• funds for economic recovery in war-

• nuclear weapons to North Atlantic T

Answer explanation

The Marshall Plan aimed to prevent the spread of communism by providing funds for economic recovery in war-torn Europe, helping to stabilize economies and promote democratic governments.

The Domino Theory suggested that if one country fell to communism, others would follow. Which region was primarily associated with this theory?

• Eastern Europe

• Southeast Asia

• South America

• Middle East

Answer explanation

The Domino Theory was primarily associated with Southeast Asia, particularly during the Cold War, as the U.S. feared that the spread of communism in one country would lead to its spread in neighboring countries in that region.

Match the following organizations with their purpose or historical context.

• Founded after World War I to promote peace and cooperation, but failed to prevent World War II

• NATO

• Established in 1955 as a collective defense treaty among Soviet and Eastern Bloc countries

• United Nations

• Created to promote peace and security after World War II

• League of Nations

• Formed in 1949 for collective defense against aggression

• Warsaw Pact