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WorksheetsThe Cold War Begins
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 14mins
Label which parts of Germany each country occupied.
True or False: The United States and the Soviet Union share similar ideologies and goals for occupied territory.
TRUE
False
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1. What were the United Nations initial goals?
2. Name two new goals they have taken on that interest you.
How many nations joined the United Nations in 1945?
only the Allied powers
only the Axis powers
all the nations of the world
50
We've already discussed the differing economic and political ideologies of the Soviet Union and United States. Summarize how their countries (and therefore perspectives) differed after WWII?
What part of Europe does Stalin control after WWII?
East
West
He only controls the Soviet Union
He controls all of Europe
What is the US policy toward communism?
containment
Supportive
Neutral
Hostile
Considering how communism and capitalism work, how would the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan protect against communism?
economic prosperity tends to keep citizens from being pulled toward a communist government
these plans would help them rebuild their military's to protect themselves against the Soviet Union
these plans were to show Stalin that the United States has more money to give because they are capitalist
NATO was formed as what type of military alliance?
defensive
offensive
wartime
non- aggression
What two advancements did the Soviet Union make that made relations with the United States even more volatile? (check all that apply)
Explode its first atomic bomb
Signed a non-aggression pact with Japan
Established diplomatic relations with China
Launched its first unmanned satellite into space
1. What is brinkmanship?
2. Why is this idea so dangerous for the world? (consider the arms race and space race)
