Cold War

What is the Cold War characterized by?

• Actual warfare between nations

• Conflict marked by competing ideologies

• Economic cooperation between countries

• Peaceful negotiations

What does the term "Containment" refer to in the context of the Cold War?

• Expansion of communist influence

• Use of military and nonmilitary means to stop communist expansion

• Building of nuclear weapons

• Formation of new alliances

What is a "Satellite Nation"?

• A country with no political ties

• A country under the influence of another state

• A nation with a strong economy

• A state with a large military

What is the "Marshall Plan" also known as?

• The European Recovery Program

• The Soviet Aid Initiative

• The Asian Development Plan

• The Global Peace Fund

What was the purpose of the "Truman Doctrine"?

• To promote global trade

• To contain the spread of communism

• To establish new colonies

• To reduce military spending

What does NATO stand for in the context of the Cold War?

• A military alliance for communism

• An opposing military alliance for democracy

• A trade agreement

• A peace treaty

What was the "Warsaw Pact"?

• A peace agreement

• A military alliance for communism

• A trade organization

• A cultural exchange program

What is a "Proxy War"?

• A direct conflict between two major powers

• A conflict fought by major powers indirectly

• A war with no casualties

• A battle for economic dominance

In what years did the Cold War occur?

• 1947-1991

• 1939-1945

• 1965-1975

• 1980-1990

What is the United Nations?

• The United Nations is a global organization established in 1945 following the horrendous

• A local government body in the U.S.

• A military alliance in Europe

• A trade agreement between countries