The Cold War and the Iron Curtain

After World War II ended in 1945, the world became divided between two powerful groups with different ideas about how to govern. Which country supported democracy?

• United States

• Soviet Union

• Germany

• China

After World War II ended in 1945, the world became divided between two powerful groups with different ideas about how to govern. Which country promoted communism?

• United States

• Soviet Union

• France

• Great Britain

In a democracy like the United States, people have many freedoms. Which of the following is NOT a freedom listed in the worksheet?

• Citizens vote to choose their leaders in free elections

• The government owns most property and businesses

• People can own their own homes, businesses, and property

• Citizens can practice any religion they choose

In a democracy, everyone has the right to speak their mind and share their opinions.

• True

• False

In communist countries like the Soviet Union at that time, who owned most property and businesses?

• The government

• Private individuals

• Foreign investors

• Religious organizations

In communist countries, only one political party had real power. What was the name of this party?

• Communist Party

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Socialist Party

In communist countries, people could freely travel to other countries.

• True

• False

Who used the term 'Iron Curtain' to describe the division between Eastern and Western Europe?

• Joseph Stalin

• Winston Churchill

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy

In 1961, which country built a real wall through the city of Berlin?

• East Germany

• France

• United States

• Soviet Union

The Berlin Wall was built to stop people from escaping to democratic West Berlin.

• True

• False