The Cold War Begins

The meeting between U.S. and Soviet soldiers at the Elbe River was significant because it symbolized:

• The beginning of the Cold War

• The end of World War II in Europe

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The start of the United Nations

Stalin justified the Soviet army's continued occupation of much of Eastern Europe by claiming it was necessary for what reason?

• To spread communism

• To protect against future invasions

• To rebuild war-torn economies

• To establish Soviet dominance

The main reason for the growing tensions between Truman and Stalin after World War II was:

• Ideological differences between capitalism and communism

• Disagreements over the division of Germany

• The nuclear arms race

• Stalin's expansionist policies in Eastern Europe

What was the Soviet Union's response to the Marshall Plan?

• The Soviet Union accepted the Marshall Plan.

• The Soviet Union ignored the Marshall Plan.

• The Soviet Union opposed the Marshall Plan and initiated the Molotov Plan.

• The Soviet Union supported the Marshall Plan.

In 1949, which organization did the Western allies form?

• NATO

• UNESCO

• Warsaw Pact

• European Union

The main goal of NATO when it was formed in 1949 was to:

• Promote economic cooperation among member countries

• Establish a military alliance to counter Soviet expansion

• Create a platform for cultural exchange

• Develop a common currency for Europe

The major players in the Cold War were:

• The United States and the Soviet Union

• China and India

• Germany and France

• Brazil and Argentina

What was the primary objective of the Truman Doctrine?

• To establish trade relations with the Soviet Union

• To contain the spread of communism

• To support the Marshall Plan

• To promote global disarmament

Which event marked the beginning of the Cold War?

• The Yalta Conference

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Berlin Blockade

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

What was the main goal of the Warsaw Pact formed in 1955?

• To establish a common currency in the Soviet bloc

• To promote economic development in Eastern Europe

• To facilitate cultural exchanges between member states

• To create a military alliance against NATO