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WorksheetsCold War
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 30mins
What motivated the U.S. to get involved in the war in Vietnam?
The U.S. supported governments fighting against Communism (Containment)
The U.S. was only after natural resources in the area
The U.S. wanted to colonize Korea and Vietnam
The U.S. was helping the Japanese empire expand into Vietnam
How did the political climate of the Cold War impact the world's 2 superpowers?
The US and USSR competed against each other economically and politically
They worked together towards the goal of stopping Communism
They both colonized Africa and Asia
They worked together to protect human rights around the world.
Which of the following is usually a characteristic of a COMMUNIST economy?
Entrepreneurs sell shares in their companies to the government
The role of the government in the economy is restricted by law
Government agencies are in control of production planning
Investment is encouraged by the promise of large profits
The countries in RED represent which Cold War era organization?
League of Nations
Justice League
USA
Warsaw Pact
During the Cold War, why were the US and Soviet Union hesitant to become involved directly in military conflict?
Increased tension in the Middle East
To support the UN
The potential for global destruction
Pressure from Canada
Which country supported Fidel Castro, the communist leader of Cuba?
USA
USSR
Great Britain
Wakanda
How did the Marshall Plan try to prevent the spread of communism?
it provided nuclear weapons to NATO members
It provided funds for economic recovery of war torn European nations
it proved refugee housing
it provided military assistance to Vietnam
The two countries have different viewpoints of government and economy
They were competing for natural resources
What policy implemented in the Cold War said the U.S. would give MILITARY AID to a country that needed to resist communism?
Marshall Plan
Truman Doctrine
Domino Theory
Open Door Policy
During the Cold War, what policy did the U.S. follow to stop the spread of communism?
Open Door Policy
Big Stick Policy
Containment Policy
Dollar Diplomacy
What happened as a result of the launch of Sputnik in 1957?
It started the space race between the USSR and U.S.
The U.S. government started NASA.
U.S. began to spend more money on math and science to maintain national security.
All of the above
During what Cold War event did the U.S. bypass a Soviet blockade in Germany without provoking a military conflict?
Berlin Airlift
Vietnam War
Watergate Scandal
Bataan Death March
During the Cuban Missile Crisis, what did President J.F. Kennedy do when he heard that the Soviet Union was constructing nuclear missile sites in Cuba.
He launched a nuclear missile at the Kremlin in Moscow.
He gave into the demands of the Soviet & Cuban government.
He ordered a naval blockade around Cuba to prevent Soviet ships from bringing the necessary materials.
He declared war on the Soviet Union & Cuba.
What theory caused the U.S. to enter the Vietnam War in order to stop the expansion of communism across Southeast Asia?
Marshall Plan
Domino Theory
Open Door Policy
Dollar Diplomacy
Which event symbolized the end of the Cold War?
Allies unifying 4 sections of Germany to create West Germany
United States landing on the moon
Collapse of the Soviet Union
Signing of the Cold War peace treaty
After WWII, which of the following countries controlled a section of west Germany? Pick 3
Soviet Union
United States
France
United Kingdom (Great Britain)
