Cold War in Europe

This is a type of government where the government has complete control of the country.

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Communism

• Oligarchy

Why did Western Europe want to contain communism?

• They feared communism would destroy democracy.

• They believed communism would promote economic growth.

• They thought communism would strengthen military alliances.

• They wanted to spread communism to other regions.

This is the name of the Organization that was created by Western European Countries, America and Canada to help contain the spread of Communism.

• NATO

• WTO

• UNESCO

• ASEAN

Which of these nations did NOT control a Zone in West Germany?

• France

• Britain

• United States

• Soviet Union

What was the main goal of the United States during the Cold War?

• To contain communism and promote democracy

• To expand its territory and influence

• To establish a global monarchy

• To support authoritarian regimes worldwide

What did Winston Churchill say has descended (come down) over Europe?

• Iron Curtain

• Steel Wall

• Concrete Barrier

• Glass Shield

Germany was divided into how many zones following World War II?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

How long did the Berlin Airlift last?

• 12 months

• 15 months

• 18 months

• 10 months

Which Superpower controlled East Germany and East Berlin after the Potsdam Conference in 1945?

• the USA

• the USSR

• the UK

• France

What did Stalin expect to happen by blockading Berlin?

• Allies would give Berlin to the Soviets

• Berlin would become a neutral city

• The Allies would abandon Berlin entirely

• The Soviets would gain control of all of Germany