WorksheetsPost WWII and the Cold War
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The United States has always been a _____________, while the Soviet Union was _______________.
a)
Democracy, Communist
b)
Communist, Democracy
c)
Democracy, Anarchy
d)
Monarchy, Communist
2.
What American foreign policy is represented in the primary source document to the left?
a)
Brinkmanship
b)
Kennedy Doctrine
c)
Containment
d)
Iron Curtain
3.
Using the above source, why did Truman insist on aiding Greece and Turkey?
a)
Because Turkey and Greece asked him to
b)
Because if he didn’t, “the effects would be far reaching”
c)
Because Joseph Stalin was ready to invade the US
d)
Because Congress had prepared paperwork for a Soviet invasion
4.
What was the name of two plans to contain communism?
a)
The signing of the Anglo-German Anti-Communist Pact
b)
The creation of the Monroe Doctrine
c)
The creation of the Marshall Plan and Truman Doctrine
d)
Through American involvement in the Middle East
5.
What is a proxy war?
a)
The inevitable war between the Soviets and the Americans
b)
A war started by major powers but not fought by major powers
c)
Spying on foreign enemies
d)
The approximate time the war will begin
6.
Why is the Cold War called a "cold war?"
a)
The Cold War is called a 'cold war' because it did not involve direct military conflict between the superpowers.
b)
It was a war fought in cold climates.
c)
It involved only economic competition between nations.
d)
There was lots of military fighting.
7.
Containment is..
a)
A military strategy to directly confront an enemy on the battlefield
b)
A policy of isolating and restricting the influence of communism
c)
An economic policy to promote free trade with allies
d)
A diplomatic strategy to negotiate with an enemy to resolve conflicts peacefully
8.
Which term best describes the political cartoon below?
a)
Berlin Wall
b)
38th Parallel
c)
Iron Curtain
d)
Partition
9.
Why might this image make the US want to pursue Containment?
a)
The US seeks to increase cultural exchanges with the USSR.
b)
The US aims to strengthen its military alliances in Asia.
c)
The US wants to promote global trade agreements.
d)
The US might pursue Containment to counter the perceived threat of Soviet expansion.
10.
What does "NATO" stand for?
a)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
b)
North American Treaty Organization
c)
North American Treatment Operation
d)
North Atlantic Trade Operation
11.
What was the purpose of NATO?
a)
To establish a global trade agreement.
b)
To create a cultural exchange program among countries.
c)
To provide collective defense and ensure mutual security among member nations.
d)
To promote economic cooperation among member nations.
12.
The Berlin airlift was used during the Cold war to…
a)
Rescue people fleeing West Germany
b)
Prevent a communist takeover of Greece and Turkey
c)
To bring supplies to people in East Germany
d)
Support peacekeeping efforts by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
13.
Use the image below to explain domino theory.
a)
The domino theory suggests that economic growth in one country will lead to prosperity in others.
b)
The domino theory posits that the spread of communism in one country will trigger a chain reaction in neighboring countries.
c)
The domino theory states that military intervention in one country will prevent conflict in neighboring countries.
d)
The domino theory claims that cultural exchange will strengthen ties between nations.
14.
After the war, Korea was divided into two separate countries by the..
a)
Korean Wall
b)
38th Parallel
c)
Iron Curtain
d)
Partition
15.
Did anyone win the Korean War?
a)
Yes
b)
No
16.
What is the "Time in the US when people were being accused of Communism?"
a)
Red Scare
b)
Blue Scare
c)
Containment
d)
Korean War
17.
What is McCarthyism?
a)
The panic that caused many people to be accused of communism without evidence
b)
The hysteria that caused many people to be accused of capitalism without evidence
c)
The action of taking someone who is a confirmed communism to court
d)
The action of asking someone nicely if they are a communist
18.
What is the message of this political cartoon below?
a)
The HUAC is literally a speeding car
b)
The Red Scare was an orderly event
c)
The HUAC was effective in catching Communists
d)
The HUAC is causing more harm than good
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