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Worksheets1960s
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The Cold War was a period of competition between which 2 countries?
US and Great Britain
US and Soviet Union
US and Afghanistan
US and Germany
What did the 2 Cold War countries "fight" each other over?
Political Influence
Military Influence
Economic Influence
All of the above
Why was the Cold War named the "Cold War?"
It was only fought during winter
Soldiers did not have warm clothing
It was a war of words and ideas instead of weapons
A and B
Why was the US so afraid of communism spreading?
The US would lose out on trade partners
It could lead to nuclear war
Democracy would be lost
All of the above
What were Proxy Wars?
Fake wars between the US & Soviet Union
Wars in Europe that the Soviets started
Wars in other countries that the US & Soviet Union supported financially & militarily
Wars in Europe that the US started
What was the Bay of Pigs?
A failed attempt by the US government to overthrow Cuba's communist goverment
A treaty between the US & Soviet Union
A beach in Cuba where there are lots wild pigs
A failed attempt by Cuba to invade the United States
Why was the Cuban Missile Crisis a scary 13 days for Americans?
Communist Cuba had nuclear missiles pointed at the US
Nuclear missiles were 90 miles off the coast of Florida
The Soviet Union was supplying Cuba with nuclear weapons
Americans didn't know if US troops would need to invade Cuba
All of the above
Why was the Berlin Wall built by the Soviets?
To keep skilled workers in the eastern Soviet-occupied zone
To block strong winds
To provide an area for artists to create art
What were 2 Cold War policies that continued into the 1960s?
Military Assistance & Flexible Response
Political Pressure & Flexible Response
Arms Race & Containment
Humanitarian Approaches & Containment
What was the NEW Cold War policy of the 1960s?
Flexible Response
Humanitarian Approaches (Peace Corps, etc.)
Special Combat Forces (Green Berets, Navy Seals, etc.)
All of the above
