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WorksheetsCold War American History
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Countries considered to be "behind an iron curtain" were perceived as a single region based on:
A common cultural heritage
Unique physical features
Economic and political characteristics
Widespread immigration from other regions
What common objective did the Red Scare of the 1920s and the Red Scare of the 1950s share?
To limit immigration
To secure civil rights for minorities
To expose social and economic abuses
To protect the nation from communism
Why is the conflict between the U.S. and Soviet Union known as the Cold War?
Had several conflicts that never escalated into a full war
Fought a war in Siberia to determine control of East Asia
Has chilly but friendly relations during this time period
What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, and the Berlin Airlift?
Controlling the Nazis in Europe
Maintaining democracy in established nations
Limiting Soviet territorial expansion
What was the main purpose of the House on Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)?
To punish Soviets living in the United States
To check up on all members of the F.B.I.
To create a communist party within America
To investigate communist activity within America
What is the U.S. policy of containment?
A strategy to stop the spread of communism.
A policy where the U.S. would attack the Soviet Union.
Staying out of foreign issues.
Getting involved in foreign affairs.
The U.S. gov’t agreed to become involved in the Korean and Vietnam wars because:
They were both aggressive toward the U.S.
They were not nice to our allies.
U.S. should take action stopping the spread of communism
They disliked the Soviet Union.
What effect did the Vietnam War have on domestic U.S. politics?
Sparked protest and division
Caused Americans to become more conservative.
Increased patriotism
For what purpose was NATO created?
To encourage trade
To provide housing for WW2 refugees
To keep the Soviet Union from taking over the West
What role did China play in the Red Scare?
They aligned with communist nations increasing western fears
They joined us in the Korean War
They helped spread democracy
Check the nations that fell to communism during the cold war.
Vietnam
Ireland
Britain
Cuba
China
