“The Cold War in 7 minutes”

The Cold War took place after which war?

Why was the Cold War called “cold?”

Which countries were the most powerful during the Cold War? How were those two countries different?

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What event in 1917 significantly strained US-Soviet relations?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The Russian Revolution

• The end of World War I

• The formation of NATO

Which plan was initiated by the US to aid European recovery after WWII?

• The Marshall Plan

• The Stalin Plan

• The Roosevelt Plan

• The Yalta Plan

What was the primary purpose of NATO's formation in 1949?

• To establish a military alliance against potential attacks

• To support communist states

• To promote trade between member countries

• To provide economic aid to Europe

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Which event in 1962 marked a critical point in the Cold War?

• The Berlin Wall's construction

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Vietnam War beginning

• The Korean War ceasefire

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What marked the end of the Cold War?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The establishment of the European Union

• The dissolution of NATO

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