Unit 5 Intro Assignment

Why did American children wear dog tags during the early Cold War years?

• To identify them in case of a nuclear attack

• To signify their support for the U.S. military

• To track their attendance in school

• To participate in military training programs

What was the primary purpose of duck-and-cover drills in schools?

• To prepare children for earthquakes

• To train students in military strategy

• To provide protection in case of a nuclear attack

• To reinforce discipline in the classroom

The Cold War was primarily a conflict between which two ideological systems?

• Monarchy and democracy

• Socialism and feudalism

• Communism and capitalism

• Fascism and nationalism

What did the octopus symbolize in the American political cartoon mentioned in the text?

• The expansion of democracy

• Soviet attempts to spread communism worldwide

• American control over global markets

• The arms race between the U.S. and USSR

How did the Cold War impact global economic structures?

• Both sides adopted socialist policies

• Western democracies promoted capitalism, while communist nations

What was a key social issue that contributed to Cold War conflicts in regions like Latin America?

• Religious freedom

• Class divisions and economic inequality

• Artistic movements

• Scientific advancements

How did the Cold War influence technological advancements?

• It led to the decline of scientific research

• It encouraged innovation in atomic weapons and space travel

• It focused mainly on improving agriculture

• It led to the rejection of new technology

Which of the following statements about Cold War migration is true?

• The Cold War had no impact on global migration patterns

• People migrated from the U.S. to Soviet-controlled regions

• Many fled from zones of conflict and political repression

• Migration patterns were only influenced by natural disasters

What was one of the main reasons the Cold War lasted for over four decades?

• The lack of communication between countries

• The ongoing ideological struggle between the U.S. and USSR

• A complete absence of military conflict

• The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1950

Which event is considered a significant turning point in the Cold War?

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The Industrial Revolution