Cold War Continues

What major event in 1953 did not bring an end to global hostilities?

• The end of World War II

• The end of the Korean War

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Vietnam War

Who was the Egyptian President that nationalized the Suez Canal in 1956?

• Anwar Sadat

• Hosni Mubarak

• Gamal Abdel Nasser

• Mohamed Morsi

What was the purpose of the Eisenhower Doctrine?

• To support communist countries

• To pledge American support to any government fighting communist insurgencies

• To withdraw American troops from Europe

• To form an alliance with the Soviet Union

What was the role of the CIA after World War II?

• To promote American culture abroad

• To gather information on Soviet plans and prevent communist dictators from rising

• To manage American economic policies

• To lead the United Nations

Which country did the United States send over 5,000 marines to under the Eisenhower Doctrine?

• Egypt

• Syria

• Lebanon

• Iran

What was the purpose of the U-2 spy planes infiltrating Soviet airspace in 1956?

• To deliver supplies to allies

• To take photos and determine the number of bomber planes possessed by the USSR

• To conduct weather research

• To establish communication with Soviet leaders

What was the Eisenhower Doctrine primarily concerned with?

• Economic aid to Europe

• Military support to Latin America

• Containing the spread of communism in the Middle East

• Promoting nuclear disarmament

What event led to the creation of NASA?

• The launch of Sputnik by the USSR

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Korean War

• The Berlin Airlift

What was the "Open Skies" proposal about?

• Allowing commercial flights over the Soviet Union

• Permitting each nation to fly over the other to inspect nuclear sites

• Establishing a no-fly zone over Europe

• Creating a joint space exploration program

What was the Suez Canal crisis?

• The Suez Canal crisis was a conflict in 1956 involving Egypt's nationalization of the Suez Canal and subsequent military intervention by Israel, the UK, and France.
• A trade agreement signed by Egypt and the UK in 1955.
• A peaceful negotiation between Egypt and Israel in 1956.
• A military exercise conducted by France in the Suez region in 1957.