6.01 Beginning of the Cold War

What two superpowers was the Cold War fought between?

• The United States and China

• The United States and the Soviet Union (USSR)

• The United Kingdom and the Soviet Union

• France and Germany

What was one cause of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union as World War II ended?

• The Soviet Union's withdrawal from Eastern Europe

• Stalin's promise of free elections in Eastern Europe

• The Yalta Conference where Stalin promised free elections but occupied territories with the Soviet army

• The United States' refusal to join the United Nations

What was the strategy of containment?

• Expanding the influence of Communism worldwide

• Using diplomacy, aid, or force to stop the spread of Communism beyond the Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc

• Forming alliances with Communist countries

• Isolating the United States from international affairs

Which of the following describes a key difference in government between Capitalism and Communism?

• Capitalism has a one-party rule, while Communism has free and fair electoral competition

• Both systems have free and fair electoral competition

• Capitalism has free and fair electoral competition between multiple parties, while Communism has one-party rule

• Both systems have one-party rule

In terms of work and industry, how does Capitalism differ from Communism?

• In Capitalism, industries are owned by the state, while in Communism, individuals make economic decisions

• In Capitalism, individuals and businesses are free to compete and make economic decisions, while in Communism, industries are owned and controlled by the state

• Both systems allow individuals to make economic decisions

• Both systems have central economic planning

What military alliance was formed by the United States during the Cold War?

• Warsaw Pact

• NATO

• SEATO

• COMECON

What military alliance was formed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

• NATO

• SEATO

• Warsaw Pact

• OPEC

Which of the following best describes the establishment of Satellite Nations by the Soviet Union?

• Allowing free elections in Eastern Europe

• Forcing Eastern European countries into one-party rule by the Communist party under Soviet control

• Granting independence to Eastern European countries

• Forming a coalition government with the United States