Module 12 Quizs

he state of tension between nations without armed conflict between the main rivals was known as the

• iron curtain

• Marshall Plan

• Cold War

• world war

Answer explanation

The term 'Cold War' refers to the prolonged state of political tension and hostility between nations, particularly the USA and the USSR, without direct military conflict. This distinguishes it from other terms like 'world war'.

What is Capitalism?

• A system where the government controls business

• Capitalism is an economic system where the means of production are privately owned and operated for profit! 

• A economic system in which the people have limited rights

• An economic system in which most property and resources, such as factories or farms, are publicly owned or controlled.

Answer explanation

Capitalism is defined as an economic system where the means of production are privately owned and operated for profit, distinguishing it from systems where the government or public owns resources.

What individual/group contributed to the Red Scare and accused American citizens of being communists?

• Martin Luther King & Black Panthers

• Jane Addams & Settlement Houses

• Joseph McCarthy & HUAC

• Cesar Chavez & United Farmworkers Union

Answer explanation

Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) were key figures in the Red Scare, known for accusing many Americans of being communists, leading to widespread fear and paranoia during the 1950s.

A competition between the United States and the Soviet Union on who can supple their arsenal with more weapons?

• Arms Race

• Domino Theory

• Massive Retaliation

• Cold War

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Arms Race' as it specifically refers to the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to build up their military arsenals during the Cold War.

All of the following were conflicts during the Cold War EXCEPT

• Korea

• Berlin

• Vietnam

• London

Answer explanation

London was not a conflict during the Cold War, while Korea, Berlin, and Vietnam were significant conflicts that exemplified the tensions between the East and West during this period.

Which one of the following doctrines promised to aid nations struggling against communist movements?

• Monroe Doctrine

• Eisenhower Doctrine

• Truman Doctrine

• Marshall Plan

Answer explanation

The Truman Doctrine, established in 1947, specifically aimed to provide support to nations resisting communist movements, marking a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War.

Which of the following is the best answer for the start of the Korean War?

• South Korean invasion of North Korea

• The Japanese invasion of Manchuria

• North Korean invasion of South Korea

• The death of Sun Yat-sen

Answer explanation

The Korean War began when North Korea invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950, aiming to unify the peninsula under communist rule. This invasion marked the start of the conflict, making it the correct answer.

The Soviet Union set up the _______________________ in response to efforts from the West to reunify Germany.

• Berlin Airlift

• Berlin Blockade

• German Democratic Republic

• Iron Curtain

Answer explanation

The Soviet Union established the Berlin Blockade in 1948 to counter Western efforts to reunify Germany, aiming to prevent access to West Berlin and assert control over the city.

What benefits is this chart displaying?

• G.I. bill coverage for school after 9/11

• Rationing book

• Medicaid assistance

• Welfare benefits

Answer explanation

The chart displays benefits related to the G.I. Bill, specifically for educational coverage for veterans who served after 9/11, helping them access funding for school.

A military and defense alliance formed by 12 countries in Western Europe and North America. And the first peace time alliance in US History and the most important for the past 60 years.

• NATO

• WARSAW

• Marshall Plan

• Truman Doctrine

Answer explanation

NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, was formed by 12 countries in 1949 as the first peacetime military alliance for the US, playing a crucial role in defense and security in the West for over 60 years.