WorksheetsStart of the Cold War
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
The US and Russia did not trust each other even though they defeated Germany together.
True
False
Stalin soon broke the agreement he made with England and the US by setting up Communist governments in its border countries.
True
False
What did Winston Churchill call the divide between communism and democracy?
Iron Gate
Steel Fence
Great Divide
Iron Curtain
President Truman used the policy of _________ to try and prevent the spread of Communism.
appeasement
containment
indirect control
direct control
What was Domino Theory?
The idea that winning WWII was like winning a game of dominos
The idea that if one country fell to communism, many others would follow
The idea behind the formation of the United Nations
Why was it a "cold" war instead of a traditional war?
The US and Soviet Union fought over Alaska
The US and Soviet Union developed ice weapons
The US and Soviet Union only fought in the winter
The US and Soviet Union never directly fought each other
What was the Truman Doctrine?
The US's policy of cooperating with the Soviet Union
The US's idea to offer money & aid to countries that might fall to communism
The Soviet Union's approach to spreading communism
The plan to end the Cold War
Which idea most accurately describes a communist country?
People have amny choices for leaders to represent them in the government
The government is small and has little influence over the people
People are wealthy and have the freedom to do whatever they want
The government controls the economy and gives the people very little freedom
What was a major reason for Cold War?
The US and USSR had very different ideas about government
The weather was too low
Insufficient money for war reparations
Inability of the UN to maintain peace
The organization whose members agreed to mutually defend other Communist nations is called--
Korean Pact
Warsaw Pact
NATO
Satellite Nations
One goal of the Berlin Blockade was to
Raise taxes
Promote communism
Save money on resources
Force out the US and allies out of Berlin
Which of the following was NOT a "hot spot" during the Cold War?
Korean War
Vietnam War
War in Afghanistan (1979-1989)
World War II
Which country did the Berlin Airlift take place?
Germany
France
U.S.
Russia
