WorksheetsCold War
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What best describes the shift in foreign policy that occurred after World War II?
America decreased its military spending more than it did after World War I
America became more focused on domestic problems and less involved in foreign issues
America abandoned its policy of isolationism and took a more active role in foreign affairs
America implemented a strict neutrality policy to avoid foreign conflict
This was the name for the metaphorical division between East and West used by Winston Churchill in 1946.
Iron Curtain
NATO
Warsaw Pact
Berlin Wall
The very existence of the Greek state is today threatened by the terrorist activities of several thousand armed men, led by Communists, who defy the government's authority at a number of points, particularly along the northern boundaries… Meanwhile, the Greek Government is unable to cope with the situation. The Greek army is small and poorly equipped. It needs supplies and equipment if it is to restore the authority of the government throughout Greek territory. Greece must have assistance if it is to become a self-supporting and self-respecting democracy. The United States must supply that assistance. We have already extended to Greece certain types of relief and economic aid but these are inadequate. There is no other country to which democratic Greece can turn. No other nation is willing and able to provide the necessary support for a democratic Greek government.
The speech above reflects all the following EXCEPT:
The Truman Doctrine
Neutrality
Containment
Providing economic assistance to struggling countries
The very existence of the Greek state is today threatened by the terrorist activities of several thousand armed men, led by Communists, who defy the government's authority at a number of points, particularly along the northern boundaries… Meanwhile, the Greek Government is unable to cope with the situation. The Greek army is small and poorly equipped. It needs supplies and equipment if it is to restore the authority of the government throughout Greek territory. Greece must have assistance if it is to become a self-supporting and self-respecting democracy. The United States must supply that assistance. We have already extended to Greece certain types of relief and economic aid but these are inadequate. There is no other country to which democratic Greece can turn. No other nation is willing and able to provide the necessary support for a democratic Greek government.
In the passage above, the United States pledged to…
support those who were resisting subjugation by communists.
protect world peace through any means necessary.
maintain prosperity in America after World War II.
give very limited assistance to nations fighting communism.
The very existence of the Greek state is today threatened by the terrorist activities of several thousand armed men, led by Communists, who defy the government's authority at a number of points, particularly along the northern boundaries… Meanwhile, the Greek Government is unable to cope with the situation. The Greek army is small and poorly equipped. It needs supplies and equipment if it is to restore the authority of the government throughout Greek territory. Greece must have assistance if it is to become a self-supporting and self-respecting democracy. The United States must supply that assistance. We have already extended to Greece certain types of relief and economic aid but these are inadequate. There is no other country to which democratic Greece can turn. No other nation is willing and able to provide the necessary support for a democratic Greek government.
America also fought the USSR during the Cold War through all the following methods EXCEPT:
Backing opposing sides in military conflicts
Building up their nuclear stockpile
Creating alliances with Western European nations
Bombing the city of Berlin
The Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan BOTH…
Offered economic aid to countries to stop the spread of Communism
Provided aid to the majority of countries in NATO
Were military alliances formed during the Cold War
Offered aid to Soviet Satellites as well as non-Communist nations
The immediate outcome of the Berlin Blockade of 1948 was that…
Stalin built the Berlin Wall to shut off West Berlin
Stalin lifted the blockade due to a successful American-British airlift
West Berlin and his allies formed the Warsaw Pact
The United Nations issued a strong warning to Stalin to stop his oppressive policies
In the Korean War, which side attacked first?
The Communists from the North
The Communists from the South
The Anti-Communists from the North
The Anti-Communists from the South
What was the outcome of the Korean War?
The Communists successfully conquered the Anti-Communists
UN Forces were able to defeat the Communists
An Armistice was signed and Korea remained divided
The US withdrew from the war before it was over due to protests at home
The conflict in Korea after WWII shows a difference from actions after World War I in which of the following ways?
The United Nations was willing to use force to stop aggression after WWII unlike the League of Nations after World War I
The US operated independently of its allies after WWII unlike after World War I
The policy of appeasement was used after WWII unlike the period after World War I in which the US took a more direct approach to stopping aggression
The US military was decreased in size after WWII unlike after World War I when it was enlarged
The Bay of Pigs Invasion launched by JFK and the CIA…
was a success and paved the way for the Cuban Revolution in which Fidel Castro took over
was a success and set the stage for the Cuban Missile Crisis
was a failure and paved the way for the Cuban Revolution in which Fidel Castro took over
was a failure and set the stage for the Cuban Missile Crisis
All the following are true of the Domino Theory EXCEPT:
It was a term used by President Eisenhower
It was used to justify the policy of Containment
It was opposed by President Kennedy in his inaugural address
It was a reason behind both the Korean and Vietnam Wars
Refer to the chart above. What best describes US military involvement in Vietnam?
It occurred for over a decade, though most Americans were unaware until the Johnson administration.
It started under President Johnson in 1964.
It continually increased until Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese, and then troop withdrawal began.
It began after the Communist North attacked the anti-Communist South in 1965.
Refer to the chart above. Which of the following best explains the increase in American troops that occurred in 1964?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution allowed the president to take any necessary measures to stop Communist aggression in Vietnam.
The beginning of Operation Rolling Thunder required the deployment of many ground troops to achieve its desired effects.
The United Nations withdrew from Vietnam, leading America as the head of NATO to take over combat operations.
The Fall of Dien Bien Phu showed the North Vietnamese Army was a legitimate threat to South Vietnam.
All the following were reasons for the reduction in troops in Vietnam in the 1970s EXCEPT:
Protest at home compelled politicians to bring troops home
Nixon promised a policy of Vietnamization
It became increasingly clear the war was unwinnable for America
Ho Chi Minh made a secret arrangement with Henry Kissinger to reduce American military presence in Vietnam
Joseph McCarthy is most known for…
Making accusations carefully and only when supported by ample evidence
Using extreme measures to identify Communists in the US government
Advocating for the use of atomic weapons against the USSR and China
Arguing against the increased military spending by the US during the Cold War
Which of the following were blacklisted for their Communist sympathies?
The Hollywood 10
Julius & Ethel Rosenberg
Alger Hiss
The Red Guard
The policy of mutually assured destruction (MAD) can best be described as…
Limiting ones nuclear weapon build up in fear of a nuclear accident
Having large nuclear arsenals deterred both sides from using them
Using a combination of nuclear and conventional weapons to maximize one’s military might
Creating a wide variety of nuclear weapons to be able to detonate from various ranges
What best describes the message of the cartoon?
It is acceptable to hunt down Communists using extreme measures as Communism is an extreme threat.
The actions of the House Un-American Activities Committee were reckless and damaging to Americans.
The Red Scare was not as much of a threat as people at the time believed.
Communists had infiltrated high-ranking government positions and posed a threat to national security.
The artist’s opinion on the Red Scare could have directly been influenced by all the following EXCEPT: (LT 3B & 4B)
The Hollywood 10
The Julius & Ethel Rosenberg Case
The doctrine of Mutually Assured Destruction
The Lavender Scare
The policy of reducing Cold War tensions -- detente -- was most associated with…
Truman
Johnson
Nixon
Reagan
Which of the following most accurately describes the Space Race?
The USA was the first to launch a satellite into space and place a man on the moon
The Soviet Union was the first to launch a satellite into space and place a man on the moon
The USA was the first to launch a satellite into space but the Soviet Union was the first to put a man on the moon
The Soviet Union was the first to launch a satellite into space but the USA was the first to put a man on the moon
Due to the policy of Detente, the president visited the Communist country(s) of (a) in the 1970s.
All the following are true of the Berlin Wall EXCEPT:
It was built to keep the US out of West Berlin
It stood for over 30 years
It was a symbol of Communist oppression in Eastern Europe
It was criticized by Ronald Reagan
All the following were ways the Cold War was fought EXCEPT:
Proxy wars
Military alliances
Self-determination
Economic aid packages
What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?
To create a unified European government
To rebuild the economies of war-torn Europe
To establish military bases in Europe
To promote the spread of Communism
Which event marked the beginning of the Cold War?
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Berlin Blockade
The fall of the Berlin Wall
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
What was the significance of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
It led to the formation of the Warsaw Pact
It marked the end of the Cold War
It was the closest the US and USSR came to nuclear war
It was the first time nuclear weapons were used in conflict
What was the main purpose of the Truman Doctrine?
To reduce nuclear arms worldwide
To promote economic cooperation in Europe
To provide military aid to countries threatened by Communism
To establish a global peacekeeping organization
Which event marked the beginning of the Space Race?
The establishment of NASA
The first manned moon landing by the USA
The launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union
The signing of the Outer Space Treaty
What was the primary reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall?
To create a physical barrier between NATO and Warsaw Pact countries
To stop the mass emigration from East to West Berlin
To prevent the spread of Communism to the West
To protect East Berlin from Western military aggression
What was the primary objective of the United Nations during the Korean War?
To negotiate a peace treaty between North and South Korea
To establish a permanent military base in Korea
To prevent the spread of Communism in Korea
To promote economic development in Korea
Which of the following best describes the impact of the Berlin Airlift?
It led to the construction of the Berlin Wall
It demonstrated the resolve of Western Allies to support West Berlin
It resulted in the unification of East and West Berlin
It caused the Soviet Union to withdraw from Eastern Europe
What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?
To rebuild European economies after World War II
To establish a military alliance against the Soviet Union
To promote the spread of democracy in Asia
To provide humanitarian aid to Africa
Which of the following best describes the purpose of NATO during the Cold War?
To provide a collective defense against Soviet aggression
To facilitate cultural exchanges between Europe and America
To promote economic cooperation among member states
To oversee nuclear disarmament negotiations
