9.1 The Cold War Starts: Cold War Foreign Policy, 1945-1962

Based on the map, which region was most influenced by the Soviet Union after World War II?

• Western Europe

• Northern Africa

• Eastern Europe

• South America

Which of the following best describes the political system of the USA during the Cold War?

• Totalitarian Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Socialism

• No Religion

Which of the following was a characteristic of the USSR (Soviet Union) during the Cold War?

• Capitalism / free enterprise

• Religious

• Socialism

• Democracy

Which countries were occupied by the USSR after World War II and had elections that were not free or fair?

• France, Spain, Italy

• Romania, Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary

• Britain, Denmark, Norway

• Greece, Turkey, Switzerland

What does the term "satellites" refer to in the context of the USSR after World War II?

• Countries with advanced space programs

• Countries in the USSR’s orbit of influence and control

• Countries that were neutral during the Cold War

• Countries that joined NATO

Why was Germany split into West and East after World War II?

• The US wanted to control all of Germany

• The USSR would not allow a unified, democratically elected government

• Britain wanted to keep Germany weak

• France demanded reparations from Germany

Which statement best explains why the Cold War is described as never having a "hot war" between the USA and USSR?

• There were no conflicts anywhere in the world

• The two nations never directly fought each other in battle

• The USSR and USA were allies throughout the period

• The Cold War ended before any fighting could start

According to Winston Churchill’s “Iron Curtain” speech, what was the main effect of the "iron curtain" on the countries behind it?

• They gained independence from foreign influence

• They were subject to Soviet influence and control

• They formed a new economic union

• They experienced rapid industrialization

Based on Churchill’s speech, why might the "iron curtain" be considered a significant event in European history?

• It marked the end of World War II

• It symbolized the start of the Cold War and the division of Europe into opposing spheres of influence

• It led to the unification of Europe under one government

• It resulted in the immediate collapse of the Soviet Union

Which of the following was NOT a way the two countries battled during the Cold War?

• Engaging in an arms race to build more powerful nuclear weapons

• Giving aid to forces that leaned toward communism or democracy

• Engaging in a space race to make gains in space exploration

• Directly invading each other's territories