The Cold War

Which of the following are ways the Cold War influenced Asia?

• Korean War, Vietnam War, support for anti-communist governments

• Berlin Airlift, Cuban Missile Crisis, Marshall Plan

• Space Race, Arms Race, Détente

• NATO formation, Warsaw Pact, Berlin Wall

President Nixon played China against the Soviet Union to:

• strengthen U.S. relations with both countries

• weaken the alliance between China and the Soviet Union

• promote global communism

• support the Soviet Union against China

Define the following key term: Marshall Plan.

• A U.S. program providing aid to Western Europe after World War II to help rebuild economies and prevent the spread of communism.

• A Soviet initiative to expand influence in Eastern Europe after World War II.

• A United Nations peacekeeping mission in Asia after World War II.

• A British economic policy to rebuild its empire after World War II.

Which was a main cause of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union?

• a large decrease in military expenditures

• the founding of the United Nations

• direct, armed conflict between the two nations

• a competition for political influence over other countries

A Cold War turns “hot” when:

• countries begin direct military conflict

• countries sign peace treaties

• countries increase diplomatic relations

• countries engage in trade agreements

What does U.S.S.R. stand for?

• Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

• United States of Soviet Russia

• Union of Socialist States of Russia

• United Soviet States Republic

The Soviet Union collapsed in which year?

• 1989

• 1991

• 1993

• 1985

President Reagan dealt with the Cold War by:

• Increasing military spending and taking a hard stance against the Soviet Union

• Reducing military spending and seeking immediate peace with the Soviet Union

• Forming an alliance with the Soviet Union against China

• Withdrawing the United States from all international affairs

Define the following key term: Containment.

• A U.S. policy aimed at preventing the spread of communism.

• A strategy to increase global trade.

• A plan to promote democracy worldwide.

• A method for economic recovery after World War II.

Define the following key term: Berlin Wall.

• A wall built by East Germany in 1961 to separate East and West Berlin, symbolizing the Cold War division.

• A bridge constructed to connect East and West Berlin for trade purposes.

• A monument built in Berlin to commemorate World War II.

• A border fence between Germany and Poland established after World War I.