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What did Americans fear after the end of WWII?
The spread of democracy
The spread of NATO
The spread of communism
The spread of capitalism
Why did the United States send troops to Vietnam?
To stop the spread of NATO
To stop the spread of communism
To stop the spread of capitalism
To stop the spread of democracy
The iron curtain was an actual wall that separated East Berlin and West Berlin. At first it was a barbed wire fince, but later it changed to become a 12-foot high and 4-foot wide concrete wall.
True
False
Which term is most closely related to capitalism?
dictatorship
facism
democratic
communist
The Soviet Union place missiles in Cuba that were pointed toward the U.S. Why did this worry the United States?
The U.S. worried that Cuba would become communist
The U.S. worried that Nikita Khrushchev would get hurt
The U.S. worried that they would lose the territories that they gained during the Spanish American War
The U.S. worried that a nuclear war might start
What happened as an effect of the end of the Korean War in 1953?
The U.S. gained South Korea as a territory
North Korea and South Korea reunited
North Korea and South Korea remained divided
South Korea dropped an atomic bomb on North Korea
The Soviet Union supported democratic governments and capitalist economies.
True
False
The Cold War was a war between the United States and the Soviet Union, but there was not actual combat involved. The war between these two countries was a rivalry between which of the following?
capitalism vs. facism
communism vs. dictatorship
socialism vs. communism
communism vs. capitalism
Which of the following events brought the world close to a nuclear war in the 1960s?
Space Race
Dropping of the atomic bomb
Cuban Missile Crisis
Construction of the Berlin Wall
An alliance called the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed in 1949 by the leaders of several non-communist countries. Why was NATO formed?
to drop supplies to the people of East Berlin by the Berlin Airlift
to turn the Cold War hot
to keep the USSR from forcing communism on other countries
to encourage all of Western Europe that they should have a democratic government and a capitalist economy
How were the Korean War and the Vietnam War similar?
the Soviet Union helped the communist government in the north and the U.S helped the democratic government in the south
the Soviet Union helped the communist government in the south and the U.S helped the democratic government in the north
both countries reunited after the wars
there were no similarities between the two wars
Who is the Soviet leader that helped Fidel Castro set up a communist government in Cuba and hid nuclear missiles in Cuba?
Joseph McCarthy
John F. Kennedy
Nikita Kruschev
Joseph Stalin
What is it called when ordinary people and businesses control the production of goods and services?
capitalism
pure market economy
totalitarianism
communism
What alliance was formed to stop the spread of communism?
the Allied Powers
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Western European Union (WEU)
Warsaw Pact
In a speech regarding the divide in Europe over communism, Winston Churchill stated that a(n) ___________ descended over the continent.
steel wall
iron wall
steel curtain
iron curtain
Doing whatever it takes to to gain an advantage, even if it means nuclear war, and win is referred to as
containment
brinkmanship
the domino theory
Cold War
Which nations emerged as the world's superpowers after World War II and into the period of the Cold War?
China
Russia
United States
Soviet Union (USSR)
Nations that fell under the influence of the Soviet Union and established communist regimes were referred to as
communist republics
socialist nations
Soviet republics
satellite nations
As a reform to society, China instituted the ________ as a way of removing previous capitalist influences and implementing communist policies throughout the country.
Cultural Revolution
satellite nations
spheres of influence
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The organization that the Soviet Union created in response to the defense alliance created by the United States consisting of communist allies to the USSR was
NATO
the United Nations
the satellite nations
the Warsaw Pact
What made the Cold War cold?
tensions were high between the US and Soviet Union but did not lead to direct war with one another
the US and Soviet Union fought in wars over influence, but never directly fought each other
much of the Soviet Union and US are cold for part or most of the year
many of the actions that the US and the Soviet Union took throughout the world are considered cold-hearted
These were the opposing superpowers during the Cold War years
China and the Soviet Union
Cuba and the Soviet Union
USA and the Soviet Union
Iran and the Soviet Union
The purpose of "containment" was to--
stop the spread of democracy
stop the spread of hate
stop global warming
stop the spread of communism
In this economic system, the government owns all property and means of production.
communism
capitalism
socialism
democracy
Which of the following foreign policies gave financial aid to European nations to rebuild after WWII?
Truman Doctrine
Marshall Plan
Warsaw Pact
Domino Theory
Which foreign policy promised to aid countries resisting Communist takeover?
Marshall Plan
Iron Curtain
Truman Doctrine
Massive Retaliation
Which of the following organizations supports Democratic ideals and self governance?
Warsaw Pact
Satellite Nations
NATO
Domino Theory
The physical barrier separating Communist East Berlin and Democratic West Berlin--
Berlin Blockade
Berlin Base
Berlin Wall
Berlin Barrier
Nations that were aligned with, but also under the influence and pressure of, the Soviet Union were called--
European Nations
NATO
Warsaw Pact
Satellite Nations
The ideology that if one country in Southeast Asia fell to Communism, others would follow--
Domino Theory
Berlin Airlift
Eisenhower Doctrine
Warsaw Pact
The organization whose members agreed to mutually defend other Communist nations is called--
Korean Pact
Warsaw Pact
NATO
Satellite Nations
What did the "Iron Curtain" symbolize?
The best areas for mining iron in Europe
The divide between democracy and communism
The border between North and South Korea
The Ho Chi Minh Trail
Which of the following choices best describes the U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War?
Containment of communism
Whoever smelt it dealt it
The enemy of my enemy is my friend
Whoever supplied it denied it
The War on Terror
What was the name given to the buildup of weapons during the Cold War?
Space Race
Bombageddon
Arms Race
Cuban Missile Crisis
Nuka-palooza
Which world leaders attended the Potsdam Conference in 1945? Choose all that apply.
Joseph Stalin
Harry Truman
Woodrow Wilson
Winston Churchill
Nikita Khrushchev
Which of these BEST describes the Cold War?
direct warfare between two superpowers
competition for global influence between two superpowers
indirect warfare between three superpowers
nuclear war between the U.S. and Soviet Union
mild disagreement between allies
Which event signaled the end of the Cold War?
Cuban Missile Crisis
end of the Vietnam War
collapse of the Soviet Union
fall of the Berlin Wall
How did the Korean War end for the United States?
It was considered a defeat for the United States
It ended in a stalemate (the border did not change; neither side gained any territory)
The Korean War caused the U.S. to win the Cold War
The Korean War ended with all of Korea becoming a democracy.
How did the Vietnam War end for the United States?
It was considered a loss because all of Vietnam became communist
It was a much-needed victory for the U.S. military
It ended in a stalemate, where neither side actually won
All of Vietnam became a democracy
Type of government where the government owns everything and makes all the decisions.
Constitutional monarchy
Direct democracy
Republic
Communist
Which leader came up with the term "Iron Curtain"?
Mikhail Gorbachev
Harry Truman
John F. Kennedy
Winston Churchill
Nixon Bunch
Which Soviet leader oversaw the Space Race and the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Gorbachev
Stalin
Lenin
Khrushchev
Rausky
How was the Soviet Union involved in U.S. wars in Korea and Vietnam?
They sent troops to fight American soldiers
They sent weapons and supplies to help communist forces
The Soviets attacked the U.S. mainland while American soldiers fought in Asia
The Soviets had no involvement in either war
The United States and its allies were in favor of this government type:
theocracy
communism
socialist
democratic
What did the "Iron Curtain" symbolize?
The best areas for mining iron in Europe
The divide between democracy and communism
The border between North and South Korea
The Ho Chi Minh Trail
Which of the following choices best describes the U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War?
Containment of communism
Whoever smelt it dealt it
The enemy of my enemy is my friend
Whoever supplied it denied it
The War on Terror
What was the name given to the buildup of weapons during the Cold War?
Space Race
Bombageddon
Arms Race
Cuban Missile Crisis
Nuka-palooza
Which world leaders attended the Potsdam Conference in 1945? Choose all that apply.
Joseph Stalin
Harry Truman
Woodrow Wilson
Winston Churchill
Nikita Khrushchev
Which of these BEST describes the Cold War?
direct warfare between two superpowers
competition for global influence between two superpowers
indirect warfare between three superpowers
nuclear war between the U.S. and Soviet Union
mild disagreement between allies
Which event signaled the end of the Cold War?
Cuban Missile Crisis
end of the Vietnam War
collapse of the Soviet Union
fall of the Berlin Wall
What was the purpose of NATO when it was created?
To guard against the Spanish Inquisition
To regulate the price of oil on the world market
To protect its members from the Soviet Union and communism
To remove all trade barriers and increase trade between North American countries
To be the first to put a man on the moon
How did the Korean War end for the United States?
It was considered a defeat for the United States
It ended in a stalemate (the border did not change; neither side gained any territory)
The Korean War caused the U.S. to win the Cold War
The Korean War ended with all of Korea becoming a democracy.
How did the Vietnam War end for the United States?
It was considered a loss because all of Vietnam became communist
It was a much-needed victory for the U.S. military
It ended in a stalemate, where neither side actually won
All of Vietnam became a democracy
Type of government where the government owns everything and makes all the decisions.
Constitutional monarchy
Direct democracy
Republic
Communist
Which leader came up with the term "Iron Curtain"?
Mikhail Gorbachev
Harry Truman
John F. Kennedy
Winston Churchill
Nixon Bunch
Which U.S. president stood in front of the Brandenburg Gate and said, "Ich bin ein Berliner" to urge the world to support democracy in Berlin?
John F. Kennedy
Ronald Reagan
Chester A. Arthur
George H. W. Bush
Donald Trump
Which Soviet leader oversaw the Space Race and the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Gorbachev
Stalin
Lenin
Khrushchev
Rausky
What was the largest country that made up the Soviet Union?
Ukraine
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Uganda
Kazakhstan
The Berlin Wall divided _______________ into two parts.
Europe
Berlin
Russia
Germany
the world
How was the Soviet Union involved in U.S. wars in Korea and Vietnam?
They sent troops to fight American soldiers
They sent weapons and supplies to help communist forces
The Soviets attacked the U.S. mainland while American soldiers fought in Asia
The Soviets had no involvement in either war
What do Mikhail Gorbachev's policies of Glasnost & Perestroika mean in English?
crash & burn
Tear down this wall
openness & restructuring
I am a jelly donut
democracy & capitalism
Who was the last Soviet premier (leader)?
Boris Yeltsin
Mikhail Gorbachev
Leonid Brezhnev
Nikita Khrushchev
Borat Sagdiyev
Which of these events led to the breakup of the Soviet Union?
The arms race & government overspending
An attempt to overthrow the government by pro-democratic forces
Democratic reforms brought on by Mikhail Gorbachev
All of these
Who was the last Soviet premier (leader)?
Boris Yeltsin
Mikhail Gorbachev
Leonid Brezhnev
Nikita Khrushchev
Borat Sagdiyev
What prompted the Berlin Airlift?
The Soviets invaded Western Germany to take control.
The Soviets cut off all traffic in or out of West Berlin.
The Soviets refused to allow a democratic government in West Berlin.
The Soviets took over the western half of Germany and cut off food supplies.
What was the main focus of US foreign policy during the Cold War?
Extending the political, economic, and cultural influence of the United States.
Providing aid to Western Europe following the devastation of World War II.
To establish a strong military alliance.
Containment of the spread of communism.
“I believe it must be the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation [domination] by armed minorities or by outside pressure. Should we fail to aid Greece and Turkey in this fateful hour, the effect will be far-reaching to the West. The seeds of totalitarian regimes are nurtured by misery and want. They spread and grow in the evil soil of poverty and strife. They reach their full growth when the hope of a people for a better life has died. Therefore, I propose giving Greece and Turkey $400 million in aid.” - President Truman’s speech to Congress, March 12, 1947.
What was the intent of the Truman Doctrine?
Ensure the survival of the newly independent nations of Africa and Asia.
Limit the proliferation of nuclear weapons during the Cold War.
Provide political, military, and economic assistance to all democratic nations (Greece and Turkey) under threat from external or internal authoritarian forces.
Provide medical aid to South Korea during the Korean War.
. . . The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all and consequently they agree that, if such an armed attack occurs, each of them, in exercise of the right of individual or collective self-defense . . . will assist the Party or Parties so attacked by taking forthwith, individually and in concert with the other Parties, such action as it deems necessary, including the use of armed force, to restore and maintain the security of the . . . area. . . .
Which organization includes this statement in its charter?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Warsaw Pact
United Nations
League of Nations
How was the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union impacted by the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Warsaw Pact?
The Cold War deescalated because the Soviet Union was a member of these alliances.
The purpose of these treaties was to improve trade relations between the countries and had no effect on the Cold War.
These treaties established strong military alliances which intensified the Cold War.
The Cold War intensified because most Americans did not believe that NATO or the Warsaw Pact would be successful.
What happened to East and West Germany after the Fall of the Berlin Wall?
They kept the same political system
They unified into one communist country
They rebuilt the wall.
They unified into one democratic country
Which of the following was a major objective of China's Cultural Revolution in the 1960s?
introducing democratic reforms
restoring ancient religious traditions
reinforcing communist ideology
expanding contact with Western nations
“There is one sign the Soviets can make that would be unmistakable, that would advance dramatically the cause of freedom and peace. General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberation, come here to this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”
- President Ronald Reagan (June 12, 1987)
From the quote above, which symbol of the Cold War was President Reagan speaking about?
the "Iron Curtain"
The Great Wall of China
the Berlin Wall
The DMZ
What event increased U.S. spending on education and technology?
Cuban Missile Crisis
establishment of the Warsaw Pact
Soviet launching of a space satellite Sputnik
the Communist takeover of Eastern Europe
The 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion and the 1962 missile crisis are conflicts directly related to United States relations with which two nations?
the Dominican Republic and Haiti
China and Japan
Cuba and the Soviet Union
United States involvement in the Korean and Vietnam Wars best exemplifies its interest in
gaining new territory in Asia for resources
controlling militant fascist dictators
containing communism
containing democracy
"The Congress approves and supports the determination of the President, as Commander in Chief to take all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against the forces of the United States and to prevent further aggression." ––Tonkin Gulf Resolution August 7, 1964
The passage of this resolution led to
the building of the Berlin Wall
settlement of the Cuban missile crisis
the seizure of American hostages by Iran
increased United States involvement in the Vietnam War
Which of the below descriptions explains the event in the political cartoon seen above?
The Korean War
The Vietnam War
The Space Race
The Nuclear Arms Race
Perestroika is...
Khrushchev's policy of aggression w/ U.S.
Russian term for admiration of a comrade
Soviet Union’s term for communism
Gorbachev' policy of reform and restructuring
Where did the allies finalize their postwar plans for Germany?
Potsdam Conference
Yalta Conference
This is a picture of the leaders of the "Big Three," the leaders of the Soviet Union, United States, and Great Britain. Who were they?
Chamberlain, Truman, and Stalin
Stalin, Churchill, and Truman
FDR, Churchill, and Stalin
FDR, Truman, Stalin
