Cold War Overview

What was one major Soviet fear about the United States during the Cold War?

• That the US would abandon Europe after WWII

• That the US would support the Soviet economy

• That the US would attack using nuclear weapons and support anti-communist movements

• That the US would join the Warsaw Pact

What was one major American fear about the Soviet Union after WWII?

• That the USSR would support capitalism

• That the USSR would leave the United Nations

• That the USSR would spread communism across the world

• That the USSR would support religious freedom

What was the main purpose of creating the United Nations after WWII?

• To expand the Soviet Union’s territory

• To punish Axis leaders

• To prevent future wars and settle disputes peacefully

• To divide Germany permanently

What decision was made about Germany's government at the Yalta Conference?

• It would remain unified but weak

• It would be completely controlled by the US

• It would be divided into occupation zones and demilitarized

• It would become a communist country

How did the Soviet Union view the US use of the atomic bomb to end WWII?

• As a necessary step to win the war

• As a peaceful negotiation tactic

• As a threat that increased mistrust between the US and USSR

• As a way to rebuild Japan

What policy was introduced in the Truman Doctrine?

• To share nuclear technology

• To help any country threatened by communism

• To avoid involvement in world affairs

What was the purpose of NATO?

• To control Eastern Europe

• To rebuild the Soviet economy

• To protect Western nations in case of a Soviet attack

• To expand communism

What was the purpose of the Warsaw Pact?

• To unite communist countries against capitalist threats

• To provide aid to Western Europe

• To join NATO countries

• To create a shared religion

Why was the Korean War considered a proxy war?

• The US and USSR signed a peace treaty

• The war was over trade routes

• Major powers supported opposing sides without fighting directly

• Korea invaded China

What was the main goal of building the Berlin Wall?

• To unite Berlin under communist rule

• To protect East Germany from nuclear attacks

• To prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West

• To allow free trade between East and West