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WorksheetsEarly Cold War Quick Review
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What two superpowers were in competition with each other during the Cold War?
Spain and Portugal
England and France
Germany and Italy
United States and Soviet Union
Define the "Domino Theory."
If a country wants to become communist they have to pay the USSR
When a war starts, everyone gangs up on one country
If one nation falls to Communism, others around it will as well
People started to play Dominoes and nobody ever fought a war again
Who was part of the Warsaw Pact?
United States, Canada and Western European countries
Soviet Union and Eastern European countries
Canada and Eastern European countries
United States and Soviet Union
This global, international, organization was created to protect nations from war, from genocide and to create international rules of behavior
“The free peoples of the world look to us for support in maintaining their freedoms. If we falter in our leadership, we may endanger the peace of the world—and we shall surely endanger the welfare of our own nation.” – President Harry Truman, speech to Congress, 1947
What policy does this represent?
Limitation of Arms
Collective Security
Containment of Communism
Mutually assured destruction
Which phrase best characterizes the central conflict of the Cold War?
monarchy vs democracy
intervention vs isolationism
ancient cultures vs modern cultures
free market economies vs command economies
Why did the Soviet Union put a blockade on the city of Berlin in 1948?
place Soviet missiles within range of targets in Western Europe
prevent the United States from distributing Marshall Plan funds
pressure the Allies to completely withdraw from West Germany
stop aid from reaching anti-communist rebels in Eastern Europe
Which group was created in response to the formation of NATO?
Warsaw Pact
Central Intelligence Agency
Office of Strategic Services
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
What was the main foreign policy of the U.S. government during the 1950s and 60s?
fighting the threat of terrorism
securing new trade relationships
prosecuting human rights violations
containing the spread of communism
Which statement explains how the Truman Doctrine guided U.S. foreign policy in Europe following World War II?
The United States provided financial aid to noncommunist governments fighting communist rebels
The United States divided countries and cities recovering from the war into zones occupied by international forces.
The United States established satellite governments in countries that share borders with the Soviet Union.
List the reasons for the emergence of two separate German states
Conflict between the USA and France
The need to rebuild the German state
Rivalry of Soviet Union and USA
Which countries were in the Soviet sphere of influence during the war?
Poland
Czech Republic
Austria
Hungary
Romania
What was the Berlin crisis about?
Massive escape of people from the city
Blocking river access to the city
Blocking land-road access to the city
Power cuts and supplies blockade for the city
What title best fits this timeline of events?
- 1946- Communist government established in Albania
- 1947- Truman Doctrine announced
- 1948- Berlin Airlift begins
- 1949- NATO formed
- 1950- Korean War begins
Effects of the Marshall Plan
Developments of the early Cold War
Impacts of the Manhattan Project
Causes of the Cuban Missile Crisis
Why type of political system does the United States have?
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Communist
Totalitarian
What type of economic system does the United States have?
Capitalist
Socialist
Mercantile
Feudal
What type of political system does the Soviet Union have?
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Communist
Fascist
What type of economic system does the Soviet Union have?
Capitalist
Socialist-Communist
Mercantile
Feudal
What is a limited government?
A government that is limited in power
A government that has unlimited power
A government that has a one party system
A government that denies human rights
In what countries did Stalin establish communist governments first?
North and South American countries
Asian nations
African nations
Eastern European nations
Which of the following were differences between the UN and League of Nations?
The United States did not join the United Nations
The League of Nations required unanimous consent to make decisions
The League of Nations had no standing army
The League of Nations did not allow all countries to join
What did the League of Nations fail to do?
Prevent another world war
Prevent the rise of the United States as a global superpower
Prevent the rise of the Soviet Union as a global superpower
Prevent the stock market crash of 1929
What was the goal of the Soviet Union after WWII?
To spread communism
To spread democracy
To spread fascism
To spread capitalism
What was the goal of the United States after WWII?
To spread communism
To spread fascism
To spread democracy
To spread socialism
What is the foreign policy of containment?
Where a nation cuts itself off from the rest of the world
Where a nation gives into demands of others hoping to avoid conflict
Where a nation tries to prevent the spread of something
Where a nation takes over smaller country
Why was NATO created?
As a military alliance of Western European nations
As a military alliance of Eastern European nations
As a military alliance of Asian nations
As a military alliance of African nations
Boarder nations between the Soviet Union and the US~ nations that were under the influence and pressure of, the Soviet Union
Satellite Nations
Partner Nations
Boarder Nations
Soviet Nations
Term used by Churchill to describe the imaginary boundary between democratic Western Europe and Communist Eastern Europe
Berlin Curtain
Iron Wall
Berlin Wall
Iron Curtain
A global confrontation and competition between the Soviet Union & the U.S. where there was no direct fighting but conflicts fought through smaller countries
The Cold War
The Hot War
The Soviet American War
The Luke Warm War
what were the two competing ideologies of the Cold
War?
Monarchy and Capitalism
Communisim and Theocracy
Communisim and Democracy
Feudalism and Capitalism
The_____________ was built by the communist government of East Berlin in 1961. The wall separated East Berlin and West Berlin.
Peace Wall
Soviet Wall
Berlin Wall
Seperation Wall
How did the Potsdam Conference influence the Cold War?
It divided Russia in four zones
It divided France into four zones
It divided Germany into four zones
It divided Japan into four zones
What did Churchill mean when he said that Stalin drew an "Iron Curtain" across Europe?
Divided Europe into monarchies in the west and democracy in the east
Divided Europe into democracy in the west and Communism in the east
Divided Europe into Communism in the west and democracy in the east
Which of the following apply to the USSR during the Cold War?
Communism
One-party system
Private ownership on land and factories
Democracy
Capitalism
Which of the following apply to the United States during the Cold War?
Capitalism
Socialism
Censorship
Dictatorship
Democracy
After WWII, Germany was divided into ___ occupation zones by the winners of the war.
2
3
4
5
True or false? East Germany was a communist country during the Cold War.
True
False
True or false? West Germany was a Soviet satellite during the Cold War.
True
False
Which of the following countries were so-called Soviet satellites?
East Germany
Finland
Poland
USSR
China
What is the term? The US gave financial aid to Western Europe after WWII.
Truman Doctrine
NATO
Marshall Plan
Eisenhower Plan
What is the term? The US promised Western European countries it would defend them against Soviet aggression.
Truman Doctrine
Eisenhower Doctrine
Marshall Plan
Iron Curtain
The Berlin blockade was started by
the USSR.
the US.
France
Great Britain
After WW 2, Korea was divided in Two countries
A Democratic North and Communist South
A Communist North and a Monarchy south
A communist North and a democratic South
None of the above choices
This country supplied troops to help the North Koreans
Russia
China
Japan
India
US General MacArthur wanted to go after the Communists during the Korean War, but the President worried that this would bring what country into the war?
China
Japan
Germany
Vietnam
Korea today looks very much like it did before the war, it is still divided at the......
45th parallel
the equator
38th parallel
17th parallel
What term BEST describes the reason the U.S. got involved in the Korean War?
imperialism
capitalism
communism
containment
What is the 38th parallel?
The Korean War peace treaty
The line used to partition Korea
North Korea's military
The location of the Korean War Memorial
South Korea was supported by ________________ which has a _________________ government.
Soviet Union/communist
Soviet Union/democratic
U.S.A./communist
U.S.A./democratic
What did the Cold War have in common with the Korean War?
Both were fought over territory in Asia.
Both were fought to stop the spread of democracy.
Both turned into long standoffs, with no clear winner.
Why did China enter the Korean War?
It was asked to by the Soviet Union.
It was attacked by the United States.
It felt threatened by U.S. troops on its border.
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
North American Treaty Organization
North American Truce Organization
What were the results of the Korean War?
The two sections of Korea reunited
North Korea & South Korea remained divided
The Soviet Union took control of both sections of Korea
What Year Did The Berlin Wall Fall?
1989
1979
1991
1995
Who Controlled West Germany
Allied Powers
Soviet Union
Why did the Berlin Wall Fall?
In 1989, political changes in Eastern Europe and civil unrest in Germany put pressure on the East German government to loosen some of its regulations on travel to West Germany.
In 1989, political changes in Western Europe and civil unrest in Germany put pressure on the East German Military to loosen some of its regulations on travel to West Germany.
Why Was The Berlin Wall Called That?
It Was By Germans
It Divided Berlin In Half
Berlin Was An Important City
Germany's Capital Is Berlin
Approximately how many years were the two Germanys divided?
40
50
20
80
The Berlin Wall became a global symbol of Communist
economies
repression
friendliness
parties
What was the figurative name given to the border fortifications that separated the eastern bloc countries from the western bloc countries?
The Berlin Wall
The Iron Borders
The Iron Curtain
The Wall of Separation
What was the official name of the new nation created in October 1949 from the eastern sector of occupied Germany?
West Germany
The German Democratic Republic
The Germany Republic
The Federal Republic of Germany
What was the official name of the new nation created in May 1949 from the three western sectors of occupied Germany?
West Germany
The German Democratic Republic
The Germany Republic
The Federal Republic of Germany
After the war, how did the U.S. and its allies treat West Germany better than the Soviet Union treated East Germany?
They forced West Germany to pay high reparations
Using the Marshall Plan, they poured money and resources into rebuilding the country.
They dismantled West German factories and rebuilt them in their own countries.
They built a wall around West Germany and wouldn't let West Germans leave.
Which countries occupied the western sectors?
The Soviet Union
U.S.A.
Great Britain
Russia
France
What does the Suez Canal connect?
The Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean
The Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea
The Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean
The North Sea and the Baltic Sea
Who originally controlled the Suez Canal after it was built?
The Egyptian government
The United States
The French
The Ottoman Empire
What was the main reason the Suez Canal was important to Europe?
Tourism
Trade and oil transport
Military exercises
Fishing industry
Which Egyptian president decided to nationalize the Suez Canal?
Anwar Sadat
Hosni Mubarak
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Mohamed Morsi
What was the main goal of the nationalization of the Suez Canal?
To increase tourism
To create jobs
To gain control and revenue for Egypt
To build more ships
Which countries formed an alliance against Egypt during the Suez Crisis?
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Britain, France, and Israel
Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
United States, Russia, and China
What was the main concern of the countries opposing Egypt's action?
Cultural differences
Control over the canal and oil supply
Spreading communism
Spreading democracy
How did the United States react to the crisis?
Supported Britain with troops
Ignored the situation
Tried to mediate and prevent escalation
Supported Egyptian militarily
Why was the Suez Canal crucial for oil transport?
It was the only route available
It shortened the trip between Europe and oil-producing regions
It was safer than other routes
What major world event or era is the Suez Crisis associated with?
World War II
The Cold War
The Vietnam War
World War I
What was the significance of the Suez Canal to Britain and France?
It provided a route for their military expansion
It was a vital route for their trade with other European countries
It was a strategic location for their military bases
It earned them significant profits from operating the canal company
What was the immediate consequence of Gamal Abdel Nasser's nationalization of the Suez Canal Company?
Britain and France declared war on Egypt
Egypt became a member of the European Union
Britain and France threatened to use force to regain control of the canal company
The United States imposed economic sanctions on Egypt
What best describes the Suez Crisis?
A crisis marked by the intersection of European decolonization, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Cold War, and the growth of U.S. power
A dispute between Britain and France over colonial territories
A conflict between Egypt and the United States
A war between Egypt and Israel
What was the primary reason for the U.S. involvement in the Middle East following the Suez Crisis?
To protect the European allies from Soviet threats
To strengthen the Anglo-French hegemony in the region
To counter the decline of European influence and rise of Soviet involvement
What was the purpose of the Eisenhower Doctrine?
To establish a U.S. military base in the Middle East
To distribute economic and military aid to contain communism in the Middle East
To provide military aid to Arab nations only
To promote revolutionary nationalism in the region
How much economic and military aid did the U.S. government dispense to Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Libya under the Eisenhower Doctrine?
Tens of millions of dollars
Hundreds of millions of dollars
Millions of dollars
Billions of dollars
During the crisis, who did the United States Support?
Egypt
Britain, France, and Israel
Syria
The Soviet Union
What was the role of the CIA after World War II?
To promote American culture abroad
To gather information on Soviet plans and prevent communist dictators from rising
To manage American economic policies
To lead the United Nations
What was the purpose of the U-2 spy planes infiltrating Soviet airspace in 1956?
To deliver supplies to allies
To take photos and determine the number of bomber planes possessed by the USSR
To conduct weather research
To establish communication with Soviet leaders
What event led to the creation of NASA?
The launch of Sputnik by the USSR
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Korean War
The Berlin Airlift
What was the Suez Canal crisis?
What is a canal?
A river that connects different regions of the country
Any body of water used for trade
A man made river that connects existing bodies of water
A large lake
How did canals impact trade? *select 2 answers*
Increased the time it took to travel across regions
Decreased travel time for shipping goods
Decreased the costs of shipping goods
Decreased trade between the North and South
What is the advantage of using the Suez Canal?
It saves a trip around the southern tip of Africa
It saves about 1-2 weeks of travel time
It costs almost nothing, so it's cheaper than going around Africa
There is a declared "war zone" along the Atlantic coast of Africa, so this would be too dangerous.
What is the shortest and fastest route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean?
Red Sea
Suez Canal
Mediterranean Sea
Nile River
Which American state department official was accused of being a communist and taken to trial?
Jake Spero
Alger Hiss
Mikhael Gorbachev
Jarret Hurd
President Truman had FBI screen federal employees to see if they had any communist ties. As a result 3,000 employees were either fired or resigned. What was this called
McCarran Act
Loyalty Review Board
John Birch Society
Palmer Raids
Anyone who says they're a communist or suspected of being a communist were put on a list and never given a job in the industry again. Effectively ruined their careers even if just suspected of being a communist
Whitelisted
Blacklisted
Redlisted
Bluelisted
The couple that was executed for spying and allegedly passing nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union were the...
Hiss’s
Greenglass’s
Rosenberg’s
Chamber’s
Which American state department official was accused of being a communist and taken to trial?
Jake Spero
Alger Hiss
Mikhael Gorbachev
Jarret Hurd
McCarthyism focused on which groups of people?
Farmers, business people, and White House employees
Teachers, Hollywood celebrities, government employees
The rich, immigrants, and teachers
College students, professors, and factory workers
__________ war was avoided because each side was fearful that the other side would strike.
Colonial
Religious
Nuclear
Cold
A competition between nations for superiority in the development and accumulation of weapons during the Cold War.
Space Race
Vietnamization
Arms Race
Domino Theory
What is the term for the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union where each worked to build the the largest stockpile of weapons of mass destruction; weapons systems and technology during the Cold War?
Space Race
Arms Race
Escalation
Counter Culture
When did the U-2 spy plane incident occur?
April 1972
May 1960
June 1955
August 1968
Who was the pilot of the American U-2 spy plane shot down by the USSR?
Michael Johnson
Francis Gary Powers
David Brown
John Smith
What was the sentence given to Francis Gary Powers by the Soviets?
20 years in prison
15 years in prison
10 years in prison
5 years in prison
What was the reason for the tensions raised between the U.S. and the Soviets during the Cold War?
Economic competition
Cultural exchange
Espionage activities
Military cooperation
What was the outcome of the U-2 spy plane incident in terms of U.S.-USSR relations?
Complete peace agreement
No change in relations
Tensions escalated
Increased cooperation
What were the 3 causes of the Cold War?
