The Cold War: Introduction

How did the clash of beliefs between the United States and the Soviet Union contribute to the Cold War?

• It led to both sides ignoring each other

• It caused both sides to work together for peace

• It resulted in a power struggle for dominance and expansion

• It made both sides focus only on their own countries

Explain how the relationship between the US and USSR changed before, during, and after World War II.

• They were always friendly

• They were only enemies after World War II

• Their relationship was friendly during World War II due to a mutual enemy, but otherwise hostile

• They never interacted with each other

Why did America and the Soviet Union show distrust toward each other during and after World War II?

• Because they had similar political systems

• Because they shared all military secrets

• Because of extreme distrust and lack of communication about weapons

• Because they were allies in every war

How did the US and USSR exploit opportunities for expansion during the Cold War?

• By cooperating on international projects

• By vying for dominance and expanding their influence worldwide

• By ignoring each other’s actions

• By focusing only on their own countries

What evidence shows that distrust continued between America and the Soviet Union after World War II?

• They shared all military secrets

• They signed a peace treaty immediately

• Both sides continued to distrust each other throughout and after the war

• They became close allies

How did the Cold War affect international affairs?

• It made international affairs less important

• It dominated international affairs for decades

• It led to global peace

• It had no impact on other countries

Why was it difficult to believe that the US and USSR were kind to each other during World War II?

• Because they had always been allies

• Because their relationship before and after the war was hostile

• Because they shared similar beliefs

• Because they never interacted

Evaluate the characteristics of a "warm war." What distinguishes it from a "hot war" and a "cold war"?

• Talks are still occurring, but troops are fully mobilized and ready to fight.

• Armies are actively fighting.

• No troops are mobilized, only political tension exists.

• All sides are at peace and no conflict exists.

Reason why the Cold War did not involve direct fighting between America and the Soviet Union, but still resulted in conflict.

• They used client states to fight on their behalf.

• They signed a peace treaty.

• They were allies during the Cold War.

• They had no disagreements.

Strategically analyze why America avoided direct physical involvement in Afghanistan after the Soviet invasion in 1979.

• To avoid a direct clash with the Soviet Union.

• To support the Soviet Union.

• To conquer Afghanistan.

• To establish democracy in Afghanistan.