Cold War Quiz Warmup

Why did the U.S. and USSR struggle to stay peaceful after World War II?

• They both wanted to share control of Europe equally.

• They had very different beliefs about government and freedom.

• The U.S. owed the USSR money from the war.

• They were part of the same political system but disagreed on leaders.

Which example shows that stopping communism sometimes had serious negative effects?

• Helping Western Europe grow strong after WWII.

• Sending troops to South Korea to help during war.

• Fighting in Vietnam, which lasted many years and caused many deaths.

• Giving money to help countries build better economies.

What made the U.S. worry when the Soviet Union launched the first satellite, Sputnik?

• It meant the USSR was better at science.

• It meant the USSR might send astronauts to the Moon first.

• It showed the USSR had rockets that could carry nuclear weapons.

• It meant the USSR wanted to build space stations right away.

Why didn't the U.S. and USSR ever fight a direct war during the Cold War?

• They were too busy fighting other small wars.

• They both wanted to save money instead of fighting.

• They were afraid using nuclear bombs would destroy both sides.

• The United Nations stopped them every time they argued.

What did the U.S. believe in during the Cold War?

• Government control

• Freedom and democracy

• Communism

• Isolationism

What was a significant impact of the Vietnam War?

• It strengthened U.S. alliances

• It had no impact

• It caused many deaths and made people question U.S. involvement

• It ended the Cold War.

What did Sputnik demonstrate about the USSR?

• They had no technological advancements

• They were uninterested in space

• They had powerful rockets, which scared the U.S. because those rockets could carry bombs

• They were allies with the U.S.

Why did both countries avoid direct war during the Cold War?

• They were allies

• They had no weapons

• Both had nuclear weapons and knew if one attacked, both could be destroyed

• They were not interested in war.