Early Cold War Quiz

What did Churchill call the division between eastern and western Europe?

• Iron Shield

• Iron Curtain

• Cold Barrier

• Berlin Wall

What was the primary goal of the Truman Doctrine?

• Promote economic development in Europe

• Contain the spread of communism

• Establish nuclear superiority

• End colonial rule in Asia

Why did the Soviets blockade Berlin?

• To protest NATO's formation

• To prevent supplies from reaching West Berlin

• To spread communist propaganda

• To force the U.S. to withdraw troops

What does NATO stand for?

• National Alliance for Territorial Operations

• North American Treaty Organization

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization

• National Allied Trade Organization

The purpose of the Marshall Plan was to:

• Rebuild and strengthen European economies after World War II

• Provide military aid to European countries

• Establish a new trade agreement with Asia

• Support the Soviet Union's expansion

The purpose of the Duck and Cover drills was to:

• protect people during a nuclear attack

• train ducks for military purposes

• cover books with protective material

• improve school fire drill procedures

The U.S. responded to the Soviet blockade of Berlin by:

• launching a military attack on the Soviet Union

• negotiating a peace treaty with the Soviet Union

• initiating the Berlin Airlift to supply the city

• abandoning Berlin to Soviet control

What was the difference between the Truman Doctrine and the Eisenhower Doctrine?

• The Truman Doctrine focused on containing communism in Europe, while the Eisenhower Doctrine extended this policy to the Middle East.

• The Truman Doctrine was a military alliance, while the Eisenhower Doctrine was an economic plan.

• The Truman Doctrine was initiated by President Eisenhower, while the Eisenhower Doctrine was initiated by President Truman.

• The Truman Doctrine aimed at reducing nuclear arms, while the Eisenhower Doctrine focused on space exploration.

Kennedy established the Peace Corps to promote world peace and friendship through volunteers who help countries meet their needs for trained manpower.

• To promote world peace and friendship through volunteers

• To establish a military presence in other countries

• To compete with the Soviet Union in space exploration

• To increase domestic employment opportunities

What caused the Cuban Missile Crisis, and what was the outcome for both Russia and the U.S.?

• The Cuban Missile Crisis was caused by the Soviet Union's installation of nuclear missiles in Cuba, leading to a tense standoff with the U.S. The outcome was a negotiated agreement where the Soviet Union removed the missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba and secretly removing U.S. missiles from Turkey.

• The Cuban Missile Crisis was caused by the U.S. attempting to invade Cuba, leading to a Soviet response. The outcome was a military confrontation that ended with the U.S. withdrawing its forces.

• The Cuban Missile Crisis was caused by Cuba's decision to align with the Soviet Union, leading to a U.S. blockade. The outcome was a U.S. victory with Cuba severing ties with the Soviet Union.

• The Cuban Missile Crisis was caused by a misunderstanding between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, leading to a brief conflict. The outcome was a stalemate with no significant changes.