Post WWII and the Cold War

The United States has always been a _____________, while the Soviet Union was _______________.

• Democracy, Communist
• Communist, Democracy
• Democracy, Anarchy
• Monarchy, Communist

What American foreign policy is represented in the primary source document to the left?

• Brinkmanship
• Kennedy Doctrine
• Containment
• Iron Curtain

Using the above source, why did Truman insist on aiding Greece and Turkey?

• Because Turkey and Greece asked him to
• Because if he didn’t, “the effects would be far reaching”
• Because Joseph Stalin was ready to invade the US
• Because Congress had prepared paperwork for a Soviet invasion

What was the name of two plans to contain communism?

• The signing of the Anglo-German Anti-Communist Pact
• The creation of the Monroe Doctrine
• The creation of the Marshall Plan and Truman Doctrine
• Through American involvement in the Middle East

What is a proxy war?

• The inevitable war between the Soviets and the Americans
• A war started by major powers but not fought by major powers
• Spying on foreign enemies
• The approximate time the war will begin

Why is the Cold War called a "cold war?"

• The Cold War is called a 'cold war' because it did not involve direct military conflict between the superpowers.
• It was a war fought in cold climates.
• It involved only economic competition between nations.
• There was lots of military fighting.

Containment is..

• A military strategy to directly confront an enemy on the battlefield
• A policy of isolating and restricting the influence of communism
• An economic policy to promote free trade with allies
• A diplomatic strategy to negotiate with an enemy to resolve conflicts peacefully

Which term best describes the political cartoon below?

• Berlin Wall
• 38th Parallel
• Iron Curtain
• Partition

Why might this image make the US want to pursue Containment?

• The US seeks to increase cultural exchanges with the USSR.
• The US aims to strengthen its military alliances in Asia.
• The US wants to promote global trade agreements.
• The US might pursue Containment to counter the perceived threat of Soviet expansion.

What does "NATO" stand for?

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization
• North American Treaty Organization
• North American Treatment Operation
• North Atlantic Trade Operation