How did the Korean War start?

The North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel.

NATO and the Warsaw Pact were examples of

military alliances made for “collective security.”

One goal of the Marshall Plan was to

make Europe strong enough to start buying American goods.

In order to try to gain control over West Berlin, the Soviet Union

set up a blockade cutting off that section of the city.

In China’s civil war, the United States backed

the Nationalists, led by Jiang Jieshi.

What was a major component of the Eisenhower Doctrine?

Use of force to help Middle East nations fight communism.

What happened in 1949, that caused a sudden change in U.S.-Soviet relations?

The Soviet Union set off an atomic bomb.

How was Khrushchev different from Stalin?

He was less cruel and suspicious.

What was HUAC responsible for?

holding hearings about communist ties to Hollywood

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were charged, convicted, and executed specifically for

passing secrets about nuclear science to the Soviets.

How did the Truman Doctrine set a new course for American foreign policy?

gave financial aid to nations struggling against communism

How did President Truman react when North Korean troops crossed into South Korea?

He used a UN resolution to order U.S. troops to South Korea.

What led to Senator McCarthy’s downfall?

when he accused U.S. Army of being communist sympathizers

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1
When did stockpiles of strategic nuclear weapons begin to decline in the United States?
the end of the 1990s
the mid 1990s
the late 1970s
the end of the 1960s
2
How did the Korean War start?
The South Korean army invaded north of the 38th parallel.
The Chinese army invaded south of the 38th parallel.
The North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel.
U.N. forces fought off the invading army from the North.
3
Congressional response to Sputnik I
NATO
SEATO
NASA
Warsaw Pact
4
Names of suspected communists in Hollywood
Blacklist
HUAC
Red Scare
Arms Race
5
NATO and the Warsaw Pact were examples of
military alliances made for “collective security.”
military aggression during the Cold War.
failed attempts to make peace.
efforts to fight communism without bloodshed.
6
Fear of communism infiltrating the U.S.
Red Fear
Red Scare
Red Square
Red Dawn
7
One goal of the Marshall Plan was to
give Europeans access to higher education in the U.S.
send troops to help European countries fight communism.
make Europe strong enough to start buying American goods.
make Germany pay costs for European war damage.
8
The one place on the globe where the Cold War was “hot" due to U.S. troops fighting there.
Hungary
China
Korea
Egypt
9
Which two countries were members of NATO?
Italy and United Kingdom
United States and Soviet Union
Denmark and Hungary
West Germany and East Germany
10
Eastern European countries under Soviet control after WWII.
Berlin Curtain
NATO
Satellite state
Warsaw Pact
11
President Eisenhower and Secretary of State Dulles
resolved the Suez Crisis.
promoted brinkmanship.
favored increased military action around the world.
disagreed with massive retaliation.
12
Demilitarized Zone
NATO
38th Parallel
Iron Curtain
Suez Canal
13
In order to try to gain control over West Berlin, the Soviet Union
went to the UN to demand control of the city.
threatened the section of the city with troops and tanks.
set up a blockade cutting off that section of the city.
operated a massive airlift to bring in needed supplies.
14
In China’s civil war, the United States backed
the Communists, led by Jiang Jieshi.
the Nationalists, led by Mao Zedong.
the Nationalists, led by Jiang Jieshi.
the Communists, led by Mao Zedong.
15
What was a major component of the Eisenhower Doctrine?
Use of force to help Middle East nations fight communism.
The U.S. would nationalize the Suez canal.
The U.S. would recognize the People’s Republic of China.
Liberating Warsaw Pact countries behind the iron curtain.
16
Focus of Truman Doctrine was
Containment
Mutually Assured Destruction
Nationalization
Massive Retaliation
17
What happened in 1949, that caused a sudden change in U.S.-Soviet relations?
North Korea invaded South Korea.
The military alliance known as SEATO was formed.
The Soviet Union launched a satellite into space.
The Soviet Union set off an atomic bomb.
18
The U.S. stockpiled over 10K weapons by 1971. When did the Soviet Union reach the same number?
1977
1970
1990
1957
19
How was Khrushchev different from Stalin?
He favored cooperation with the United States.
He was not a communist.
He agreed to allow elections in Eastern Europe.
He was less cruel and suspicious.
20
After the U.S. withdrew funding for Egypt's Aswan Dam, Egyptian President Nasser did this:
turned to the Soviet Union for the money.
closed the Suez Canal.
nationalized the Suez Canal.
attacked the United States.
21
What was HUAC responsible for?
enforcing the Smith Act
proving communist infiltration in the U.S. State Department
screening federal employees
holding hearings about communist ties to Hollywood
22
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were charged, convicted, and executed specifically for
passing secrets about nuclear science to the Soviets.
violating the Smith Act.
being subversive and disloyal Americans.
being members of the communist party.
23
How did the Truman Doctrine set a new course for American foreign policy?
approved U.S. troops for countries fighting communism
warned Soviet Union not to interfere in struggling nations.
gave financial aid to nations struggling against communism
approved military assistance for Allies in World War II.
24
This assisted European countries rebuild after WWII
Warsaw Pact
Marshall Plan
SEATO
Berlin Airlift
25
The stockpiling of weapons
Massive Retalliation
Arms Race
Mutually Assured Destruction
Brinkmanship
26
Leader of the Nationalists
Zedong
Keenan
MacArthur
Jieshi
27
Executed for passing nuclear secrets to Soviets
Rosenberg
Smith
Hiss
McCarthy
28
In response to NATO, Soviet Union formed the Warsaw Pact with
East Asian nations
Eastern European nations
Western European nations
North American nations
29
How did President Truman react when North Korean troops crossed into South Korea?
He used a UN resolution to order U.S. troops to South Korea.
He gathered public support in a policy of appeasement.
He asked Congress to declare war on North Korea.
He pushed for UN resolution calling for a democratic Korea.
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What led to Senator McCarthy’s downfall?
the discovery that some people he had accused were innocent
revelations that he was a communist
when he accused U.S. Army of being communist sympathizers
financial irregularities in his Senate campaign

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