Early Cold War

What was the fear during the Second Red Scare primarily about?

• Economic collapse

• Communist takeover

• Environmental disasters

• Technological advancements

Assess the impact of the Yalta Conference on the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe.

• It ensured the independence of Eastern European countries.

• It led to Soviet dominance in Eastern Europe.

• It resulted in the immediate withdrawal of Soviet troops.

• It had no significant impact on Eastern Europe.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What was the "iron curtain"

• A physical barrier built to separate Berlin into West Berlin and East Berlin

• A type of military equipment used to surround West Berlin sparking the Berlin Airlift.

• A metaphorical division between Eastern and Western Europe.

• A famous iron manufacturing plant in Europe.

What was a major criticism of Truman's Loyalty Board?

• It was seen as ineffective in identifying actual security threats.

• It was criticized for being too lenient on suspected communists.

• It was accused of violating civil liberties and promoting a culture of fear.

• It was considered too costly and a waste of government resources.

Which US General was in command of the United Nations forces during the Korean War?

• Omar Bradley

• Douglas MacArthur

• George S. Patton

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

Who were Julius and Ethel Rosenberg?

• A married couple accused of spying for the Soviet Union

• Members of the Hollywood Ten

• Government officials accused of perjury

• Leaders of the Loyalty Review Program

What was the Berlin Airlift?

• An operation to supply West Berlin with essentials during the Soviet blockade.

• A plan to merge East and West Berlin.

• A diplomatic meeting to discuss Berlin's future.

• A military operation to evacuate Berlin.

How did NATO and the Warsaw Pact impact the Cold War?

• NATO and the Warsaw Pact promoted global peace and cooperation.
• NATO and the Warsaw Pact unified the Eastern and Western blocs.
• NATO and the Warsaw Pact deepened the ideological divide and military tensions of the Cold War.
• NATO and the Warsaw Pact had no significant impact on the Cold War.

What was Truman's Loyalty Board?

• A board that evaluated the performance of government contractors.
• Truman's Loyalty Board was a government initiative to investigate the loyalty of federal employees.
• A committee to promote loyalty among citizens.
• An organization that provided job training for federal employees.

What were the reasons why the US got involved in the Korean War?

• To expand US territory in Asia, and spread democracy into North Korea

• To support North Korea's communist regime fight off the invading South Korea

• To establish a military base in Japan, and overthrow the Communist government in China

• To contain communism and support South Korea against North Korean aggression.