Cold War Literacy Minute #1

Cold War Literacy Minute #1

Assessment

Passage

Social Studies

11th Grade

Easy

Created by

Chelsea Kamplain

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary economic difference between capitalism and communism during the Cold War?

Capitalism allowed private ownership and free market choices, while communism involved government control of property and businesses.

Capitalism involved government control of property and businesses, while communism allowed private ownership and free market choices.

Both capitalism and communism allowed private ownership and free market choices.

Neither capitalism nor communism allowed private ownership and free market choices.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the U.S. policy of containment during the Cold War?

To prevent the spread of communism.

To expand the U.S. territory.

To promote communism in Europe.

To support the Soviet Union's expansion.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event marked the beginning of the Space Race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union?

The launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union.

The U.S. landing on the Moon.

The end of World War II.

The Korean War.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Brown v. Board of Education court case during the Cold War era?

It made racial segregation in public schools illegal.

It supported the policy of containment.

It promoted the spread of communism.

It led to the desegregation of the military.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of McCarthyism on American society during the Cold War?

It led to widespread paranoia and ruined careers due to accusations of communism.

It promoted the integration of the military.

It resulted in the expansion of the U.S. highway system.

It increased funding for STEM education.