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Cold War

Total questions: 69

Worksheet time: 43mins

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1.

Read the quote.


“On Sunday, June 25th, Communist forces attacked the Republic of Korea.


This attack has made it clear, beyond all doubt, that the international Communist movement is willing to use armed invasion to conquer independent nations. An act of aggression such as this creates a very real danger to the security of all free nations.”


… excerpt from President Harry S. Truman’s speech regarding Korea (July 19, 1950)


What conclusions can you draw about the United States' involvement in the Korean War?

a)

The United States became involved in the Korean War to gain more allies for future world wars.

b)

The United States became involved in the Korean War to protect their trade routes to China.

c)

The United States became involved in the Korean War to prevent the spread of communism around the world.

d)

The United States became involved in the Korean War to stop Emperor Hirohito from conquering Korea.

2.

What was the name of the conflict involving nuclear weapons that almost erupted in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union?

a)

American Missile Crisis

b)

Panama Canal Conflict

c)

Soviet Union Missile Crisis

d)

Cuban Missile Crisis

3.

Which senator proposed that citizens turn in their neighbor if they suspected the neighbor was a communist?

a)

Dwight Eisenhower

b)

Joseph McCarthy

c)

Harry S. Truman

d)

Richard Nixon

4.

What is the term used to describe the invisible line that separated communist Eastern Europe from democratic Western Europe?

a)

Berlin Wall

b)

Iron Curtain

c)

No Man's Land

d)

Iron Wall

5.

Read the passage.


“After World War II, the U.S. and its allies formed an organization to assist each other. The countries supported the other members in diplomatic negotiations and military action. Their purpose was to ensure the security of member countries from outside threats.”


What is the name of this organization?

a)

Allied Powers (AP)

b)

United Nations (UN)

c)

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

d)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

6.

Read the passage.


“During Harry Truman’s presidency, food and supplies were dropped to the people of Berlin, Germany. They were experiencing starvation because of blocks set up by the Soviet Union.”


What was the "drop" called?

a)

VJ Day

b)

Berlin Wall

c)

Communist Containment Policy

d)

Berlin Airlift

7.

Which statement describes communism?

a)

a political system in which every person in society gets a vote

b)

a political and economic system in which the government owns and distributes wealth and resources

c)

a political system in which people are forced to live in communities

d)

an economic system in which the government takes everyone's money and invests it in the national stock market

8.

How was the Cold War different from previous wars involving the United States?

a)

Previous wars were fought between the United States and European countries, and the Cold War was fought between the United States and the Soviet Union.

b)

The Cold War refers to the political and economic tension between the United States and the Soviet Union-not an actual war.

c)

The Cold War was fought in the cold climate region of the Soviet Union, whereas previous wars were fought in warmer climate regions.

d)

The Cold War battles were fought with more modern weaponry since it took place in the 1960s.

9.
A form of economy that promotes free trade, reduced government intervention and entrepreneurism is ________
a)
Capitalism
b)
Communism
c)
Socialism
d)
Marxism
10.
A form of government that allows no personal freedom and citizens have little choice in leaders of their government or policy is called ______
a)
Capitalism
b)
Communism
c)
Marxism
d)
Socialism
11.
How is a Cold War different from a regular war?
a)
It's fought in the winter.
b)
It is a war that divides countries.
c)
It's fought in certain countries.
d)
It is a war of words and ideas instead of bullets and guns.
12.
A form of government that promotes personal freedom and representatives are voted on by citizens is called a _____
a)
Democratic Republic
b)
Alliance Republican
c)
Communism
d)
Socialism
13.
Why did Western Europe want to the contain communism?
a)
They did not want another world war.
b)
They feared communism would destroy democracy.
c)
They wanted to have more control over the land.
d)
They believed people would like communism more than democracy.
14.
How did President Truman respond to the blockade that prevented supplies from getting the West Europe?
a)
He sent troops to attack the Soviet blockade.
b)
He authorized the use of the atomic bomb.
c)
He organized the Berlin Airlift to fly supplies to them.
15.
The Korean War started because...
a)
Communist North Korea attacked South Korea
b)
the United Nations sent troops
c)
China invaded North Korea
d)
the Soviet Union attacked.
16.
What role did the United States play in the Korean War?
a)
The United States and its allies did not join the Korean War.
b)
The US and its allies fought to defend North Korea.
c)
The US joined its allies in the fight against North Korea to keep communism from spreading.
d)
The United States and its allies only sent supplies and weapons to Korea.
17.
What was the arms race?
a)
The US and Soviet Union began to race and see who could conquer more countries.
b)
The US and Soviet Union began building and storing powerful weapons.
c)
The US wanted to have peace with the Soviet Union
d)
The Soviet Union wanted to become allies with the United States
18.
After Joseph Stalin, who became the leader of the Soviet Union?
a)
Harry Truman
b)
Joseph McCarthy
c)
Nikita Khrushchev
d)
Douglas MacArthur
19.
Why was the Cuban Missile Crisis one of the MOST important events of JFK's presidency?
a)
The Soviet Union broke apart into nation states.
b)
The Soviet Union tried to prevent the US from creating more nuclear weapons.
c)
The US and Soviet Union signed a treaty of peace.
d)
The United States and Soviet Union almost started a nuclear war.
20.
What major historical event is represented in this map?
a)
Attack on Pearl Harbor
b)
The Cuban Missile Crisis
c)
The Wright Brother's first flight
d)
The building of the Panama Canel
21.
This type of government is ran by the people.
a)
Socialism
b)
Communism
c)
Democracy
d)
Government
22.
This is a type of government where the government has complete control of the country. 
a)
Communism
b)
Socialism
c)
Democracy
d)
Government
23.
This was an ACTUAL wall that separated Berlin. It separated the communist side from the democracy side. Why did they put the wall up?
a)
Iron Curtain
b)
Berlin Wall
c)
Berlin Airlift
d)
Great Wall of China
24.
How long did the Cold War last?
a)
10 years
b)
20 years
c)
30 years
d)
40 years
25.
What two nations were in competition with each other during the Cold War?
a)
Spain and Portugal
b)
England and France
c)
Germany and Italy
d)
United States and Soviet Union
26.
This type of government is ran by the people.
a)
Socialism
b)
Communism
c)
Democracy
d)
Government
27.
This is a type of government where the government has complete control of the country. 
a)
Communism
b)
Socialism
c)
Democracy
d)
Government
28.
A competition between the Soviet Union and The United States to send people to space was called the __________________.
a)
Arms Race
b)
Space Race
c)
Snail Race
d)
Atomic Race
29.

During the Cold War, what bill did the U.S. Congress pass to provide financial assistance to western European countries?

a)

Truman Doctrine

b)

Open Door Policy

c)

Marshall Plan

d)

Domino Theory

30.

What policy implemented in the Cold War said the U.S. would give military aid to a country that needed to resist communism?

a)

Marshall Plan

b)

Truman Doctrine

c)

Domino Theory

d)

Open Door Policy

31.

During the Cold War, what policy did the U.S. follow to stop the spread of communism?

a)

Open Door Policy

b)

Big Stick Policy

c)

Containment Policy

d)

Dollar Diplomacy

32.

WHAT STARTED THE SPACE RACE ?

a)

SOVIET UNION LAUNCHED SPUTNIK I

b)

UNITED STATES ESTABLISHED NASA

c)

THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE APOLLO PROGRAM

d)

1ST FEMALE COSMONAUT LAUNCHED INTO SPACE

33.
WHAT DOES NASA  STAND FOR ?  
a)
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
b)
NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION FOR SPACE AND AIR EXPLORATION
c)
NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF SPACE AND AIR TRAVEL 
d)
NAUTICAL ADMINISTRATION AND SPACE TRAVEL
34.

Which of the following is evidence for the US winning the space race?

a)

US LAUNCHED THEIR OWN SATELLITE

b)

USSR LAUNCHED A FEMALE ASTRONAUT INTO SPACE

c)

NEIL ARMSTRONG TOOK THE FIRST STEPS ON THE MOON

d)

JOHN GLENN ORBITED THE EARTH

35.

WHICH PRESIDENT WAS COMMITTED TO SENDING A MAN TO THE MOON ?

a)

Lyndon B. Johnson

b)

John F. Kennedy

c)

Dwight Eisenhower

d)

Joseph Stalin

36.

Why was America worried about Russia's satellite launch?

a)

They thought that if Russia could launcha a satelite into space, then they could send a nuclear missile at the US

b)

They thought the satellite was really a nuclear bomb

c)

They thought that Russian spies had stolen American satellite secrets

d)

They thought Russia would use the satellite to spy on America

37.

The frenzy of interest in the US Space Program was further encouraged by the new medium of ____________.

a)

radio

b)

internet

c)

television

d)

satellite imagery

e)

space toys

38.

Did the United States launch their first satellite into space before or after the Soviet Union?

a)

Before

b)

After

39.

Which country placed the first man in space and orbited the Earth?

a)

The United States

b)

The Soviet Union

c)

England

d)

France

40.

Sputnik I was the name of the first successful satellite built by the _________ on October 4, 1957.

a)

Canadians

b)

South Americans

c)

Russians

d)

the United States

41.

The vast majority of new homes in the 1950’s were built here

a)

suburbs

b)

cities

c)

barrios

d)

sub-divisions

42.
With more money to spend and an increased number of products to buy, ____ became an American way of life.
a)
consumerism
b)
social conformity
c)
planned obsolescence
d)
a 40-hour work week
43.

the 1950s, both the beat movement and rock ‘n’ roll were viewed as forms of ____.

a)

harmless entertainment

b)

rebellion

c)

mainstream American values

d)

African-American culture

44.
The G.I. Bill of Rights made it possible for _________.
a)
African Americans to serve in combat positions
b)
Soldiers to take short leaves from fighting 
c)
Veterans to attend college for free
d)
Enlisted men to receive officer training
45.

When soldiers returned home from World War II, what helped them get lower mortgage rates and paid for their continued education?

a)

The Consitution

b)

Veteran's Fund

c)

G.I. Bill of Rights

d)

Military Service Reimbursement Bill

46.

What is the subdivision called that was built after World War II and helped give middle-class families affordable housing?

a)

Levittown

b)

Hooverville

c)

Midtown

d)

Schererville

47.
The population increase known as the “baby boom” began in the late 1940s. 
a)
true
b)
false
48.
Referring to workers who do manual labor and wear work clothes.
a)
work force
b)
blue collar
c)
white collar
d)
unions
49.
Plan to tear down inner cities and build low-cost housing
a)
Fair Deal
b)
no child left behind
c)
termination policy
d)
urban renewal
50.

Historically high birth rates in the US from 1946-1964.

a)

consumerism

b)

baby boom

c)

pop culture

d)

postwar prosperity

51.

The goal of the Bay of Pigs invasion was to get rid of which communist leader?

a)

Guevara

b)

Batista

c)

Chavez

d)

Castro

52.

Which country became a close friend of the Cuban government after the Bay of Pigs?

a)

Germany

b)

United States

c)

Soviet Union

d)

Canada

53.
Which side of Berlin was controlled by the Soviet's military aggression?
a)
North Berlin
b)
East Berlin
c)
West Berlin
d)
South Berlin
54.
The side of Berlin that was aided by the U.S. Democracy
a)
North Berlin
b)
West Berlin
c)
East Berlin
d)
South Berlin
55.
In this type of economy, the people get to choose what to produce & how to produce it
a)
Command economy
b)
Mixed economy
c)
Free market economy 
d)
Traditional economy
56.
Which event was a CIA-sponsored invasion to overthrow Fidel Castro that failed miserably?
a)
Cuban Missile Crisis
b)
Alliance for Progress
c)
Bay of Pigs
d)
Marshall Plan
57.

Before World War II, Korea was ruled by

a)

Russia

b)

China

c)

Japan

d)

USA

58.

Korea was divided along the __________ Parallel after World War II.

a)

35th

b)

36th

c)

37th

d)

38th

59.

How do we know that the Korean War was a proxy war?

a)

North Korea was fighting South Korea.

b)

The people in Korea were fighting one another.

c)

Foreign countries were fighting in the war.

d)

The UN tried to establish peace in Korea.

60.

What happened that ended the fighting in the Korean War? Select all the right answers.

a)

North Korea surrendered.

b)

Both sides agreed to an armistice to stop fighting.

c)

A demilitarised zone was created alone the 38th parallel, which is the current border.

d)

A peace treaty was signed to end the war.

61.

What is the main aim of the UN?

a)

Maintain peace and order

b)

Help countries get along

c)

Provide everyone what they need for good life

d)

All of the above

62.

Countries have to pay to be a part of the UN

a)

True

b)

False

63.

The main organ of the UN is the

a)

Trusteeship Council

b)

General Assembly

c)

Security Council

d)

Economic and Social Council

64.
What was the name of the city that tried the war criminals for their killing of Jews in WWII?
a)
Strausburg
b)
Anacostia
c)
Nuremberg
d)
Ocean City
65.
Cases held 1945-1949 to prosecute Nazi leaders and members for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
a)
Hideki Tojo
b)
Nuremberg Laws
c)
Final Solution
d)
Nuremberg Trials
66.
Every Nazi leader and official indicted was found guilty and given a death sentence.
a)
True
b)
False
67.
What was the purpose of the Nuremberg Trials?
a)
To hold top Nazi officials accountable for the atrocities of the Holocaust
b)
To try the Japanese for attacking Pearl Harbor
c)
To put Hitler on trial for breaking the Munich Pact
d)
To try Soviets for war crimes
68.
How many of the 22 Nazi leaders initially indicted were sentenced to execution by hanging?
a)
0
b)
12
c)
20
d)
all 22
69.
What is genocide?
a)
The killing of criminals.
b)
The systematic killing of members of an ethnic or religious group
c)
A poison used to kill oneself.
d)
The killing of bugs and other pests.

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