Communism During the Cold War

The US policy to prevent the spread of communism abroad is refereed to as...

• Brinkmanship

• Imperialism

• Appeasement

• Containment

Which of the following statements are true about the United States during the Cold War. Check all that apply.

• The U.S. should maintain communism in other countries.

• The U.S. should maintain democratic governments in other countries.

• The U.S. should contain communism worldwide.

• The U.S. should not trade with other nations.

The Korean War and Vietnam War are both examples of U.S. containment; therefore, the purpose of fighting both wars was:

• to demilitarize the regions following WWII.

• to imperialize and build an empire.

• to contain the spread of communism.

• to impose post war reparations.

Which of the following were true of Eastern European countries during the cold War? Check all that apply.

• They were referred to as satellite nations by the Soviets

• They fell under the Soviet sphere of influence

• They were democratic

• They were communist

Which of the following are examples of the U.S. policy of containment during the Cold War? Check all that apply.

• Korean War

• Berlin Airlift

• U.S. Isolationism

• Truman Doctrine

• Marshall Plan

The state of political tension and diplomatic hostility between the United States and the Soviet Union which was characterized by competition, threats, propaganda, and other measures is referred to as the...

• The Industrial War

• The Cold War

• The Boer War

• The millennial War

The political balance of power that existed during the Cold War was between which of the following systems?

• Socialism and Fascism

• Communism and Fascism

• Communism and Democracy

• Socialism and Totalitarianism

How did the Soviet Union respond to President Eisenhower's policy of brinkmanship?

• They used diplomacy

• They invaded Italy

• They increased their supply of nuclear weapons

• They increased the salary of their soldiers

Which of these alliances are a direct result of the division of Europe into communist and democratic spheres during the mid-20th century?

• The Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente

• The Warsaw Pact and NATO

• The Axis and Allied Powers

• The United Nations and the League of Nations

Which foreign policy promised to aid countries resisting Communist takeover?

• Marshall Plan

• Iron Curtain

• Truman Doctrine

• Massive Retaliation