Cold War Decolonization

The Cold War began

• after the Soviets closed all highway and railroad links to the city of Berlin.

• after the end of World War II.

• when the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan.

• shortly after the communist revolution in Russia

Which effects of World War II would you consider to be the ones that had the greatest impact on international relations and future conflicts?

• Migration of women into the workforce

• The Cold War began

• Many cities in Europe were destroyed

• Decolonization

Why did the United States government consider involvement in the Korean War as

necessary?

• to support the Cultural Revolution in China

• to contain the spread of Communism in Asia

• to protect American colonies in the South Pacific

• to distract the Soviet Union from Eastern Europe

Which event brought the United States and the Soviet Union close to nuclear war?

• The Berlin Airlift

• The Kitchen Debate

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Strategic Arms Limitations Talks

How did the United States respond to the Soviet launch of Sputnik I ?

• created the hydrogen bomb

• launched the Bay of Pigs invasion

• invested more money in science education

• established the International Space Station

Which of the following was a significant factor in the collapse of the Soviet Union?

• The race with Pakistan to develop nuclear weapons

• A democratic revolution led by the working class

• The desire for national independence in Eastern Europe

• A bureaucracy that did little to implement national policy

Which of the following best describes President Ronald Reagan’s initial foreign policy regarding communism?

• He proposed the policy of glasnost.

• He strengthened the policy of détente.

• He introduced the policy of containment.

• He moved away from the policy of détente.

What was a major factor that led to the decolonization movements during the Cold War?

• The spread of communism

• The economic boom in Europe

• The rise of nationalism in colonies

• The end of the Cold War

Which conference is often associated with the beginning of the decolonization process after World War II?

• The Yalta Conference

• The Potsdam Conference

• The Bandung Conference

• The Geneva Conference

How did the Cold War influence decolonization in Africa?

• It led to increased support for colonial powers

• It resulted in the formation of the European Union

• It provided a platform for superpowers to support independence movements

• It had no impact on decolonization