Korean War

How was the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union impacted by the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Warsaw Pact?

• These treaties established strong military alliances which intensified the Cold War.

• The Cold War deescalated because the Soviet Union was a member of these alliances.

• The purpose of these treaties was to improve trade relations between the countries and had no effect on the Cold War.

• The Cold War intensified because most Americans did not believe that NATO or the Warsaw Pact would be successful.

It is necessary only to glance at a map to realize that the survival ... of the Greek nation [is] of grave importance in a much wider situation. If Greece should fall under the control of an armed minority, the effect upon its neighbor, Turkey, would be immediate and serious. Confusion and disorder might well spread throughout the entire [region]....

How did the United States government respond to the situation described in this statement?

• by supporting the efforts of the Warsaw Pact

• by reaffirming its commitment to isolationism

• by threatening a nuclear attack on Greece and Turkey

• by offering economic aid to many European nations

Use the quotation below to answer the question that follows.

"To keep the Americans in, the Russians out, and the Germans down."— General Hastings Ismay

Secretary General Ismay was describing the purposes of which organization, formed in the mid-twentieth century?

• the Warsaw Pact

• the United Nations

• the League of Nations

• the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Which generalization about the Korean War is supported by information on the maps?

• General MacArthur launched an invasion from China early in the war.

• At the end of the war, Korea remained a divided nation.

• Neither side experienced a major military victory during the war.

• The war began when South Korea attacked North Korea.

What was a major outcome of the Korean War (1950-1953)?

• Control of Korea was turned over to the United Nations.

• Korea continued to be a divided nation.

• North Korea became an ally of the United States.

• South Korea became a Communist nation.

What is the main idea of this 1945 cartoon?

• Korea's development of atomic bombs has threatened world peace.

• The world community needs to stop the spread of nuclear weapons.

• The Treaty of Versailles was successful in preventing World War II.

• Germany should be criticized for using atomic bombs.

Which problem of the Cold War is highlighted by this photograph?

• the dangers of nuclear proliferation

• the lack of free speech and freedom of religion under Communism

• the inability of Communist countries to supply enough consumer goods

• the failure of Eastern Europe to maintain trade and travel with the West

The picture above is in reference to which Cold War retaliation policy between super powers after World War II?

• the Arms Race

• Mutually Assured Destruction

• the Marshall Plan

• the Domino Theory

The US decision to enter the Korean conflict was part of which of the following larger strategies?

• geographically containing communism

• promoting financial interests in the region

• demonstrating military superiority over China

• diplomatically assisting fledgling democracies

Which foreign policy goal led to the instructions issued in the document above?

• American leaders wanted to prevent China from taking over North Korea.

• American leaders wanted to unite North and South into one democratic republic.

• American leaders wanted to maintain military bases in both North and South Korea.

• American leaders wanted to prevent Communist North Korea from taking over South Korea.