US.59 PowerCheck

Which of the following policies most directly resulted from the Cold War's space and arms races?

• President Bush's war on terror

• President Nixon's opening of relations with China

• President Obama's effort to provide affordable healthcare

• President Reagan's initiative to develop anti-missile defenses

How did the incident involving the U-2 spy plane affect the relationship between the U.S. and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

• The incident led to a decrease in the production of arms by both countries, leading to a stalemate.

• The incident led to an immediate end to the arms race and signed a peace treaty.

• The incident resulted in the United States launching its first satellite into space, Sputnik.

• The incident increased tensions and mistrust between the USSR and the USA.

Which event is associated with the intensification of the arms race during the Cold War?

• the launch of Sputnik by the USSR

• the establishment of NASA by the USA

• the end of the so-called "Red Scare" in the USA

• the downing of a U-2 spy plane over Soviet airspace

What was the purpose of the formation of NATO during the Cold War?

• to promote a pan-European ideology

• to prevent the division of Germany

• to defend North America and Western Europe

• to strengthen military power of South American countries

The immense assistance program for Western Europe in 1947 suggested by the Secretary of State was driven by what rationale?

• to stir up the spirit of anti-fascism in Western Europe

• to re-establish Germany and create a shield against the Soviet Union

• to convince Western European countries to avoid alliances with the Soviet Union

• to alleviate the strained conditions in Europe, establishing a marketplace for American goods

Which statement best describes the political consequence of the Berlin Blockade in 1948-49, a significant development in the breakdown of relations between the US and USSR?

• the establishment of the Warsaw Pact

• the eventual reunion of East and West Germany

• the beginning of the Space Race between the US and USSR

• the formation of NATO to counter perceived threats from the USSR

What was a significant cause for the deterioration of relations between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II?

• Competition in the Olympic games

• Differences in culinary preferences

• Disagreements over trade regulations

• Disputes over the establishment and expansion of nuclear armament

During the Cold War era, the U-2 spy plane incident happened in which area?

• Russia

• Poland

• Hungary

• East Germany