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How did the Iron Curtain speech of Winston Churchill impact perceptions during the Cold War?

• It fostered a growing feeling of internationalism in Europe.

• It led to a temporary calming of relations between USA and USSR.

• It signaled the start of the division between democratic and communist spheres in Europe.

• It led to a revolt in Eastern Bloc countries that were against Soviet and communist influence.

The Warsaw Pact, formed during the Cold War, symbolized what?

• the fostering of capitalist ideologies in Eastern European countries that were previously US allies

• the mutual non-aggression pact between the Soviet Union and China which led the US to declare war

• the hope for a peaceful resolution between NATO and the Soviet Union that could lead to the end of the cold war

• the establishment of a collective defense arrangement among the Soviet Union and its satellite states in Eastern Europe

What was the outcome of the Berlin Blockade and Berlin Airlift situation during the Cold War?

• It marked the start of the Suez crisis.

• It paved the way for the reunification of Germany.

• It showed the commitment of Western Allies to defend West Berlin.

• It led to the successful spread of communism in Western Europe and specifically Berlin.

How was the Soviet Union's reaction to the Truman Doctrine indicative of the increasing Cold War tensions?

• The Soviets viewed the Truman Doctrine as a declaration of ideological warfare.

• The Soviet Union ignored the Truman Doctrine, indicating a lack of interest in global politics.

• The Soviet Union applauded the Truman Doctrine as it made Western Europe less dependent on them.

• The Soviet Union's reaction was not particularly significant as they were primarily concerned with domestic issues.

In what way did the Truman Doctrine intensify the Cold War conflict between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R.?

• The Truman Doctrine helped to ease tensions as it was seen as a peace-making strategy amongst international countries.

• The Truman Doctrine did not affect Cold War tensions because it mostly involved economic policies.

• The Truman Doctrine caused tensions to de-escalate due to its focus on economic aid rather than military action, promoting peace between the two.

• The Truman Doctrine furthered the conflict by asserting U.S. opposition to Soviet expansion, deepening ideological divisions.

Consider the following strategies from leaders during the mid-20th century. Strategy A: Prevent the rise of communism in other nations by providing them with substantial economic aid. Strategy B: Avoid international conflicts and focus on resolving national issues. Strategy C: Expand to overseas markets to avoid economic downturns due to excess production at home. Strategy D: Resist joining international organizations to maintain congressional authority over military actions. Which strategy most accurately reflects the goal of the Truman Doctrine?

• Strategy A

• Strategy B

• Strategy C

• Strategy D

What approach to international diplomacy was most consistently followed by the U.S. during the immediate aftermath of World War II?

• They aimed to preserve U.S. neutrality in global affairs.

• They backed the endeavors of free nations to oppose communism.

• They endorsed the activities of revolutionary groups while maintaining U.S. neutrality.

• They negotiated trade agreements in exchange for tolerating the spread of communism.

Why did the United States, under the Truman and Eisenhower administrations, often back pro-Western dictators during the Cold War?

• These dictators were fervently opposed to communism.

• The Soviet Union was providing weaponry to these dictators.

• These dictators had been democratically elected by their citizens.

• These dictators were significant exporters of goods to the United States.

Which global event sparked the intense focus of the United States under the Truman and Eisenhower administrations on containing communism?

• World War I

• The Gulf War

• The Cold War

• The Vietnam War

Which policy was primarily utilized by the U.S. during the Truman and Eisenhower administrations to prevent the spread of communism?

• Monroe Doctrine

• Open Door policy

• Disarmament policy

• Policy of containment