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cold war review

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 3585secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is NOT an American belief

a)

Free enterprise, private property

b)

Freedom of religion and expression

c)

State ownership of production

d)

Elected governments

2.

What does "NATO" mean?

a)

North Alliance Treaty Organization

b)

No Allowance To Orphans

c)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

d)

North Atlantic Turtle Organization

3.

What was NOT an impact of the Cold War on life in the U.S. ?

a)

Lead to the second "Red Scare."

b)

"Hollywood 10" lost their jobs

c)

The Rosenburg's were tried but were not executed for giving secrets

d)

Senator Joseph McCarthy had evidence of Communist spies

4.

What does Nuclear Proliferation refer to?

a)

Spread of war to other countries

b)

Spread of weapons to other countries

c)

Spread of nuclear education programs to other countries

d)

Spread of atomic weapons to other countries

5.

What did the "Eisenhower Doctrine" oppose?

a)

Spread of communism in the middle east

b)

Spread of Communism in the south east

c)

Spread of American beliefs in the middle east

d)

Spread of American beliefs in the south east

6.

Communist claim that...

a)

Their society was run for the benefit of the government

b)

Their society was run for the benefit of all people

c)

Their society was run for the benefit of man

d)

Their society was run for the benefit of workers

7.

What DID John F. Kennedy do?

a)

Peace Corps

b)

Signed the treaty at Panmunjon

c)

Brought China into the Korean War

d)

Declared the "People's Republic of China"

8.

The Soviet occupation zone became...

a)

South Germany

b)

East Germany

c)

North Germany

d)

West Germany

9.

Who was the leader of the Soviet in 1961?

a)

Joseph McCarthy

b)

Adolf Hitler

c)

Anne Frank

d)

Nikita Khrushchev

10.

Which Foreign Policy Event was NOT under Kennedy?

a)

Bay of Pigs Invasion

b)

Kennedy's Berlin Speech

c)

Containment Policy

d)

Peace Corps

11.

Which of the following are examples of the US attempt to contain communism?

a)

The Suez Crisis

b)

The Korean War

c)

The Hungarian Uprising

d)

The Vietnam War

e)

The Cuban Crisis

12.

How did the Korean War begin?

a)

North Korea invaded the South

b)

South Korea invaded the North

c)

China invaded South Korea

d)

The US invaded North Korea

13.

What happened to Korea at the end of WWII?

a)

Divided into 4 zones of occupation

b)

United by a plebiscite

c)

Divided along the 38th Parallel

d)

Occupied by China

14.

Who supported North Korea?

a)

The USSR

b)

The United Nations

c)

The US

d)

China

15.

What ‘theory’ effected the US decision to try to contain communism?

a)

Madman Theory

b)

Theory of communism

c)

Domino Theory

d)

Monopoly Theory

16.

Which of the following foreign policies gave financial aid to European nations to rebuild after WWII?

a)

Truman Doctrine

b)

Marshall Plan

c)

Warsaw Pact

d)

Domino Theory

17.

$400 million is authorized by Congress to aid Greece and Turkey resist communist guerillas

a)

Truman

b)

Eisenhower

c)

Kennedy

18.

The Cold War was a time of tension between the United States and the former Soviet Union. In 1962, the United States was involved in

the Cuban Missile Crisis. Which was the main issue of this event?

a)

•The United States wanted the former Soviet Union to provide aid to Cuba.

b)

•The United States attacked Cuba.

c)

•The United States wanted the Soviet Union to remove missiles from Cuba.

d)

•The United Stated placed missiles in Cuba.

19.

“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 their invasion of the USSR

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.

d)

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

20.

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

21.
a)

jesse girls

b)

hmm ive never seen this question before...

c)

War Bond Program                                                                                       

d)

Wounded Warrior Fund

22.

The diagram below provides details about events in the U.S. in June 1941:

???   ——> Executive Order 8802 opens federal jobs to African Americans.

a)

A. Japanese Americans are relocated to internment camps.

b)

B. A. Philip Randolph proposes a "March on Washington."

c)

C. Three-quarters of the states ratify the 14th Amendment.

d)

D. The U.S. Supreme Court declares racial segregation unconstitutional.

23.

In 1929, the stock market crashed because

a)

A. the Federal Reserve increased the money supply.

b)

B. Germany ceased reparation payments to the United States.

c)

C. investors lost confidence in the market and rushed to sell their shares.

d)

D. depositors lost their investments and tried to withdraw all of the savings from banks.

24.

SS.912.A.5.11 On May 1, 1930, President Herbert Hoover addressed the annual dinner of the US Chamber of Commerce.

While the crash only took place six months ago, I am convinced we have now passed the worst and with continued unity of effort we shall rapidly recover. There is one certainty in the future of a people of the resources, intelligence, and character of the people of the United States—that is prosperity.

Based on these beliefs, what actions did President Hoover take in response to the Great Depression?

a)

A. He ordered emergency federal relief payments to the unemployed.

b)

B. He refused to take any measures at all as a violation of laissez-faire principles.

c)

C. He introduced a large number of public works projects to increase employment.

d)

D. He offered limited federal assistance directed primarily to businesses and banks.

25.
Which Cold War policy gave financial assistance to Western European countries in order to help them rebuild their economies?
a)
The Marshall Plan
b)
The Truman Doctrine
c)
The Berlin Airlift 
d)
The Korean War 
26.
The Korean War was an example of what? 
a)
Keeping its economy strong with war
b)
Extending the Marshall Plan to Asian countries
c)
The US policy to contain the spread of communism
d)
Secure additional Asian trading partners 
27.
The launch of Sputnik I helped to cause what? 
a)
The US to send a missile strike to the Soviet Union 
b)
The US to increase spending on technology, weapons, and education to compete with the Soviet Union
c)
The Soviet Union to move missiles to Cuba
d)
The Soviet Union to send a missile strike to the US 
28.
What was McCarthy trying to create fear about?
a)
Japanese American spies during World War II
b)
Accomplices in the Watergate Scandal
c)
Organizers of the Civil Rights Movement 
d)
Members of the Communist Party in government positions
29.
What did the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan help cause?
a)
The beginning of World War II
b)
The Chinese retaliation in North Korea
c)
The nuclear arms race between the US and Soviet Union
d)
The Soviet Union moving missiles in Cuba 
30.
What caused the Berlin Airlift?
a)
The separating of Berlin into four different zones 
b)
The dropping of the atomic bomb
c)
The defeat of Germany in World War II 
d)
The Soviet Union blockading Berlin
31.
How did the US respond to Soviet aggression during the Cold War? 
a)
Ignoring the aggression
b)
Spying on the aggression
c)
Standing up to aggression and matching it
d)
Make peace treaties with them 
32.
What was the purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
a)
Protect communist countries from capitalistic aggresion
b)
Defend capitalistic countries against Soviet aggression
c)
Provide economic resources to member nations
d)
Create a united European market 
33.
The United Nations promised to do what if a member country was attacked?
a)
Ignore the attack and allow the country to defend itself 
b)
Launch World War III
c)
Provide assistance in order to restore international peace and order
d)
Give the attackers money in hopes of them stopping their attack
34.
What did the radio program "The Voice of America" do?
a)
Played music to Americans 
b)
Spread Soviet propaganda 
c)
Spread Russian culture to Western Europe
d)
Countered Soviet propaganda 
35.
What was the U-2 incident?
a)
The US and Soviet Union agreed to no longer spy on each other
b)
The Soviets shot down a US spy plane
c)
An American band got in trouble for criticizing the president
d)
The US shot down a Soviet spy plane
36.
How did the launch of Sputnik I impact US education?
a)
The US government cut education budgets because schools were failing
b)
The US government invested more money in English and arts education to try and catch up
c)
Nothing changed in US education
d)
The US government invested more money in math and science education to try and catch up
37.
What was the Truman Doctrine?
a)
The US pledges military aid to fight communism wherever it appears
b)
The US pledges economic aid to fight communism wherever it appears
c)
The US pledges moral aid to fight communism wherever it appears
d)
The US pledges words of encouragement to fight communism wherever it appears 
38.
Why did the US adopt a policy of containment after World War II?
a)
To stop capitalism from spreading any further and taking over the world
b)
To stop anarchy from spreading and further and taking over the world 
c)
To stop communism from spreading any further and taking over the world
d)
They had nothing better to do and were bored
39.

At the Potsdam Conference, what was the main issue between the United States and the Soviet Union?

a)

U.S. wanted to rebuild Europe into democracies and Soviet Union wanted communism.

b)

The Soviet Union wanted control over all of Germany.

c)

U.S. wanted communism led governments and the Soviet Union wanted democracies.

d)

The United States wanted to punish Germany but the Soviet Union did not.

40.

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the start of the Cold War?

a)

U.S. refusing to share atomic bomb technology with the Soviet Union

b)

Inability to reach an agreement about dividing post-war Germany

c)

Differing economic ideologies between the U.S. and USSR

d)

USSR refusing to hold free elections in Poland

41.

After witnessing the destruction caused by the atomic bombs dropped on Japan, which country began to pursue creating their own atomic weapons?

a)

Italy

b)

Canda

c)

Soviet Union

d)

China

42.

What was the goal of the Soviet Union after World War II?

a)

To become isolationist and focus on rebuilding their economy

b)

Spread Communism and their influence in Europe

c)

To seek aid from the US through the Truman Doctrine

43.

What did the US fear happening in the Mediterranean in 1947?

a)

Soviets gaining access to the Turkish straights and Communist take-over in Greece

b)

The establishment of democracies in Iran and Turkey

c)

Involvement in the Greek civil war

44.

In Truman's speech, he called for economic aid to both Greece and Turkey to help prevent the spread of Communism there. This speech is now referred to as the:

a)

Truman Corollary

b)

Big Stick Policy

c)

Truman Doctrine

d)

Monroe Doctrine

45.
What did the House of Un-American Activities investigate?
a)
Suspected Communist, particularly in government positions 
b)
Suspected Nazis, especially in government positions 
c)
Suspected capitalists, especially in government positions
d)
Suspected anarchists, especially in government positions 
46.
How did the launch of Sputnik I impact US education?
a)
The US government cut education budgets because schools were failing
b)
The US government invested more money in English and arts education to try and catch up
c)
Nothing changed in US education
d)
The US government invested more money in math and science education to try and catch up
47.

The Iron Curtain

a)

division that existed in Europe between western and eastern nations

b)

reaction to death of his good friend Franklin D. Roosevelt.

c)

destruction from nuclear arms

d)

construction of the Berlin Wall in Germany

48.
What was the name of the first satellite in space launched by the Soviet Union?
a)
Gagarin
b)
Apollo 11
c)
Sputnik
d)
Apollo 13
49.
Why did Joseph Stalin block the city of Berlin from getting supplies after WWII?
a)
He wanted to make the people dependent on communist Germany for their needs
b)
He hated Berlin
c)
The railroads were broken and still needed to be fixed after the war
d)
The people of Berlin were very wealthy and did not need his help
50.
How did the GI Bill help soldiers?
a)
Offered Low Interest Loans and College Scholarships
b)
Gave free medical care to returning veterans
c)
Encouraged returning vets to rejoin the military
d)
Offered veterans bonus pay
51.

this law authorized building of national highways (1956).

a)

Interstate Highway Act

b)

GI Bill

c)

Sedition Act

d)

Clayton Antitrust Act

52.

Law gave military veterans financial and educational benefits; Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944)

a)

G.I. Bill

b)

Interstate Highway Act

c)

American Indian Citizenship Act

d)

Veterans Act

53.

Continued to crack down on monopolies

a)

Clayton Antitrust Act

b)

Sedition Act

c)

Hawley-Smoot Tariff

d)

Civil Rights

54.

Raised tariffs on imported goods in1930

a)

Clayton Antitrust Act

b)

Sedition Act

c)

GI Bill

d)

Hawley-Smoot Tariff

55.

What is the Eisenhower Doctrine?

a)

It used Containment to stop communism from spreading to the Middle East

b)

It focused US's attention away from Communism and more towards economy

c)

It attempted to solve segregation in U.S

d)

It declared war between U.S. and Russia

56.

Who signed the Federal Highway Act of 1956 into law?

a)

Donald Trump

b)

Michelle Obama

c)

Harry Truman

d)

Dwight D. Eisenhower

57.

Why did people migrate to the sunbelt?

a)

Jobs in defense, aerospace, electronics, & petrochemicals

b)

Escape traffic and overcrowding in the North

c)

To take advantage of government programs

d)

To start family farms

58.

How did the Cold War most affect Florida?

a)

A. Nuclear missiles installed in Cuba threatened Florida.

b)

B. People in Florida could no longer sell their products to Eastern Europe.

c)

C. Thousands of refugees fled Castro's Communist dictatorship for Florida.

d)

D. Senator McCarthy accused a large number of people in Florida

59.

What did the Truman Doctrine emphasize? Select ALL correct answers:

a)

The values of a free market economy

b)

An interventionist trend

c)

An isolationist trend

d)

Defense of the Western world against Communism

60.

The European Recovery Program was created to provide billions of dollars in economic aid to help rebuild post-war Europe. It's nickname was:

a)

Truman Doctrine

b)

Marshall Plan

c)

Potsdam Conference

d)

Big Three

61.

Why did Stalin oppose the Marshall Plan?

a)

He felt George Marshall was really a spy working on behalf of the United States.

b)

He felt that the U.S. was not offering the Soviet Union enough aid.

c)

He felt that the U.S. wanted to use the Marshall Plan as a way to gain power in Europe.

d)

He felt that the Soviet Union should not participate unless the U.S. publicly praised Communism.

62.

"Economic, social, and political structures in Europe were strengthened and the threat of Communism diminished." Based on that statement, was the Marshall Plan successful in achieving its goals?

a)

Yes

b)

No

63.

important cause of American prosperity during after WW2

a)

Americans made better laws with better pay for all people

b)

American producers faced less competition because of destruction in Europe and Asia

c)

Americans made trade deals with other countries and new deals

d)

Americans stopped all trade with the Communist Chinese