Crash Course: The Cold War

Why is the Cold War referred to as 'Cold'?

• Because it was fought in cold regions

• Because it involved cold-hearted leaders

• Because it never escalated into direct armed conflict

• Because it was a war on cold weather

What was the main goal of the U.S. policy of containment?

• To promote nuclear disarmament

• To spread communism

• To prevent the spread of communism

• To invade the Soviet Union

What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?

• To rebuild Europe and prevent the spread of communism

• To create a new European Union

• To promote Soviet influence in Europe

• To invade Germany

What was the significance of the Berlin Airlift?

• It marked the end of World War II

• It was a response to Stalin's blockade of West Berlin

• It led to the construction of the Berlin Wall

• It was the first use of atomic bombs

How did the Cold War influence domestic policies in the U.S.?

• It promoted the spread of communism within the U.S.

• It resulted in increased spending on education and infrastructure

• It led to the extension of the New Deal

• It caused the U.S. to withdraw from international affairs