Origins of Cold War

Which economic system is characterized by little government restriction on business activities?

• Communist economy

• Socialist economy

• Free-Market Capitalism

• Command economy

What is a key characteristic of a totalitarian government?

• Power is shared among many

• One person has all power

• Power is held by elected officials

• Power is decentralized

What was the American reaction to the spread of Communism in China?

• Indifference

• Support

• Fear

• Encouragement

How did communists perceive the Truman Doctrine?

• As a peace treaty

• As a declaration of the Cold War

• As an economic alliance

• As a cultural exchange program

What was the purpose of the "massive retaliation" policy?

• To encourage nuclear attacks

• To deter any attacks from the Soviet Union

• To promote nuclear proliferation

• To support Soviet policies

How did the total number of nuclear weapons change from 1955 to 1965?

• From 1,000 to 5,000

• From 3,000 to 37,000

• From 10,000 to 20,000

• From 5,000 to 15,000

Which U.S. President enacted the containment policy and started the Korean War?

• Dwight Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

• Harry Truman

• Lyndon B. Johnson

Which U.S. President ended the Vietnam War and resigned after being impeached?

• Gerald Ford

• Richard Nixon

• Jimmy Carter

• Ronald Reagan

Which President increased defense spending to build more missiles while working to ease tensions?

• Ronald Reagan

• Richard Nixon

• Jimmy Carter

• Gerald Ford

In what year did the Soviet Union fall, effectively ending the Cold War?

• 1989

• 1990

• 1991

• 1992