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Cold War Pt.1

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Tensions that would lead to the Cold War started during WW2.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Capitalism and Communism can exist in the same country and not compete against each other.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Democracies and Dictatorships are polar opposite Political ideologies.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The Soviet Union was angry that the United States and the Allies waited too long to invade and liberate Europe.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The Allies built the Iron Curtain to keep the Soviet Union out of Western Europe.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What is the Berlin Airlift?

a)
A cultural exchange program between Berlin and Moscow
b)
A military operation to supply West Berlin with necessities during a Soviet blockade
c)
A diplomatic negotiation between East and West Germany
d)
A military operation to invade East Berlin
7.

What is the Marshall Plan?

a)
A trade agreement between Europe and Asia
b)
A military strategy during the Cold War
c)
A plan to colonize Africa
d)

An initiative to rebuild Europe after World War II through loans

8.

What does NATO stand for?

a)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
b)
Northern African Treaty Organization
c)

North Atlantic Trade Organization

d)
New American Trade Organization
9.

What was the iron curtain?

a)
A type of metal used for making curtains
b)
A barrier dividing Europe into separate areas of political influence
c)
A famous theater production in Europe
d)
A method of dividing land using iron fences
10.

What did the Truman Doctrine accomplish in Europe?

a)
It led to the formation of the European Union
b)
It provided economic and military aid to prevent the spread of communism
c)
It resulted in the collapse of the Soviet Union
d)
It caused widespread famine and poverty in Europe
11.

What is the American Dream?

a)

Do whatever you want

b)

Be given all the money you could ever want without working for it

c)

Only the Rich can be successful

d)
The American Dream is the belief that anyone can attain their own version of success.
12.

Many Americans were without a job after WW2.

a)

Employment Act of 1946

b)

Central Intelligence Agency

c)

Fair Deal

d)

Domino Theory

13.

We needed to gather more information on Communists living in our country and around the world.

a)

Fair Deal

b)

Domino Theory

c)

Central Intelligence Agency

d)

Whistle Stop Train Tour

14.

The United States was forced to make a stand against communism after China fell.

a)

Central Intelligence Agency

b)

Domino Theory

c)

Fair Deal

d)

Employment Act of 1946

15.

Many Americans were unhappy with current minimum wage and other social issues.

a)

Employment Act of 1946

b)

Whistle Stop Train Tour

c)

Domino Theory

d)

Fair Deal

16.

Truman was able to win when he ran for election because of his

a)

Fair Deal

b)

Whistle Stop Train Tour

c)

Employment Act of 1946

d)

Central Intelligence Agency

17.

This man was able to take advantage of peoples fear of communism to leverage more political gain.

a)

Douglas MacArthur

b)

Joseph McCarthy

c)

Harry Truman

d)

Dwight Eisenhower

18.

What tactics were used by the HUAC?

a)

Bribed neighbors to tell on each other.

b)

Raiding houses searching for propaganda

c)

Jail citizens thought to be communists.

d)

witch hunt tactics and hear-say arguments.

19.

Who were the Hollywood 10?

a)
A group of famous actors in the 1950s
b)
A team of Hollywood screenwriters
c)
A group of film industry professionals cited for contempt of Congress
d)
A group of film directors who won Academy Awards
20.

Which side won the Chinese Civil War?

a)

USA

b)

USSR

c)

Republic of China

d)

Peoples Republic of China

21.

Why was the Korean Peninsula divided after WW2?

a)

Natural Terrain

b)
Agreements between the United States and the Soviet Union
c)
Trade agreements
d)
Religious conflicts
22.

Who gets put in charge of the United Nations Army?

a)

Douglas MacArthur

b)

Joseph McCarthy

c)

Harry Truman

d)

Dwight Eisenhower

23.

what is not a similarity between the USA and the USSR?

a)

World Superpower

b)

Nuclear Capabilities

c)

Economic System

d)

Fought Against Germany in WW2

24.

What is not a difference between the USA and the USSR?

a)

World Superpower

b)

Capitalism

c)

Communism

d)

Democracy

25.

what is the ideal family?

a)
The ideal family is a family with no conflicts or disagreements
b)
The ideal family is a family with a lot of material wealth
c)
The ideal family is a family with no diversity or differences
d)

Capitalist propaganda that includes a husband, wife, one son, and one daughter.

26.

These are neighborhoods that expanded cities outwards.

a)
Rural areas
b)
Suburban areas
c)
Urban areas
d)
Industrial areas
27.

Why are suburbs cheaper to build?

a)
There are more regulations and restrictions
b)

Labor and material costs

c)
Land is more expensive
d)
There is higher demand for housing
28.

What is a franchise?

a)
A franchise is a type of fast food
b)

A business with multiple locations

c)

grants the right to another person or company, to use its trademark.

d)
A franchise is a type of government agency