Cold War and Related Events Quiz

Why was the Truman Doctrine important?

• It committed the U.S. to containing communism.

• It helped rebuild Europe’s economy.

• It strengthened the Soviet Union.

• It promoted isolationism.

What was the main goal of the Marshall Plan?

• To provide economic aid to rebuild Europe.

• To spread communism in Eastern Europe.

• To weaken NATO alliances.

• To support the Soviet Union.

How did the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan relate to each other?

• Both aimed to stop the spread of communism.

• Both provided military support to the USSR.

• Both promoted Soviet influence in Europe.

• Both encouraged isolationism.

How did the Korean War begin?

• North Korea invaded South Korea.

• South Korea attacked China.

• The U.S. invaded North Korea.

• The Soviet Union attacked South Korea.

What was the outcome of the Korean War?

• The country remained divided at the 38th parallel.

• North Korea took over South Korea.

• The war ended with a U.S. victory.

• South Korea conquered the North.

Why was the Korean War significant in the Cold War?

• It was the first military conflict between communism and democracy.

• It resulted in a U.S.-Soviet alliance.

• It marked the end of the Cold War.

• It led to the fall of the Soviet Union.

Why did the U.S. get involved in Vietnam?

• To stop the spread of communism.

• To support the Soviet Union.

• To establish a monarchy in Vietnam.

• To gain control of Vietnam’s resources.

What was the Viet Cong?

• A communist guerrilla group in South Vietnam.

• A U.S.-backed military unit.

• A French colonial force.

• A North Vietnamese peace organization.

What was the outcome of the Vietnam War?

• North Vietnam won, and Vietnam became communist.

• The U.S. gained control of Vietnam.

• South Vietnam defeated the North.

• Vietnam remained divided permanently.

What was the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• A failed U.S.-backed attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro.

• A Cuban attack on the U.S.

• A successful U.S. invasion of Cuba.

• A Soviet effort to take over Cuba.