Chapter 13 The Cold War

He was one of the youngest of Presidents. One of the greatest problems he faced was the presence of Communism in Cuba. He feared Communism may spread to other Latin American Countries. He created the Alliance for Progress that offered grants and loans to Latin American nations to promote economic progress even though the program was generally unsuccessful.

• Dwight Eisenhower
• Winston Churchill
• John F. Kennedy
• Fidel Castro

It was a direct and dangerous confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union. A pivotal moment during the Cold War as many feared the world was on the brink of nuclear war.

• Berlin Airlift
• Korean War
• Bay of Pigs Invasion
• Cuban Missile Crisis

This failed attempt to oust Castro from Cuba cost the United States dearly. Castro used the attack by the “Yankee imperialists” to solidify his power in Cuba. Kennedy took the blame as he endorsed it.

• Berlin Airlift
• Korean War
• Bay of Pigs Invasion
• Cuban Missile Crisis

A 40 year struggle in which the U.S. and Soviet Union became rivals but never fought directly in military conflict. This was rooted in political, social and economic differences. What is this referred to as?

• Alliance of Progress
• Cold War
• Containment
• Superpower

The "Cuban Thaw" was the warming of Cuba–United States relations that began in December 2014 ending a 54-year stretch of hostility between the nations. In March 2016, Barack Obama became the first U.S. president to visit Cuba since 1928. This example of making decisions on how to deal with other nations is an example of which type of policy?

• Domestic Policy
• Foreign Policy

The Soviet Union had a planned economy, collectivized farming, and state owned factories. The citizens had very little rights. What type of system is this?

• Democratic system
• Communist system

This invasion was the first military action of the Cold War. It was a war against the forces of international communism. (1950-1953) Communist leaders did not expect that the United States would help defend a country in Asia that seemed to have little to do with US security. Truman decided to send US troops to help resist the invasion.

• Berlin Airlift
• Korean War
• Bay of Pigs Invasion
• Cuban Missile Crisis

President during the end of World War II. Assumed office following the death of President FDR. Only leader to use Nuclear Bombs.

• Joseph Stalin
• Winston Churchill
• Harry S. Truman
• General Douglas MacArthur

Dictator and head of the Communist Party in Russia. He ruled by terror, and millions of his own citizens died during his brutal reign.

• Joseph Stalin
• Winston Churchill
• Harry S. Truman
• General Douglas MacArthur

An American general who commanded the Southwest Pacific in World War II (1939-1945), oversaw the successful Allied occupation of postwar Japan and led United Nations forces in the Korean War. He was fired for insubordination.

• Joseph Stalin
• Winston Churchill
• Harry S. Truman
• Douglas MacArthur