What did the Marshall Plan do?

it gave financial aid to Western Europe after WW2

Finish: "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and...

live out the true meaning of its creed

The Cold War was called the Cold War because

The USA and USSR never actually fought each other directly

What caused the U.S. and U.S.S.R. to come the closest to starting WW3?

President JFK discovered Nuclear Missiles in Cuba

What statement about NATO is correct?

It is a military defense alliance of Western democratic countries

Fidel Castro, Communist leader of Cuba during Cold War

What was the Iron Curtain?

A metaphor for the split between West and East Europe

Finish lyrics: "Suddenly, I'm not half the man I used to be...."

There's a shadow hanging over me

A Soviet Satelite sent into space

The Truman Doctrine was

The plan to contain the spread of communism

What's the next line? "Do you expect me to talk?"

No Mr. Bond, I expect you to die

What happened at Chernobyl near the end of the Soviet Union?

There was a nuclear power plant accident

The main failure of communist governments was:

Its inability to produce the consumer goods that people wanted

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1
What did the Marshall Plan do?
It marshalled stuff... Duh!
It helped to racially integrate the U.S. Army
it gave financial aid to Western Europe after WW2
Increased the number of nuclear weapons in the USA
2
What place was considered the focal point throughout the Cold War?
Berlin
Cuba
Moscow
Paris
3
Why were the Tuskegee Airmen special?
They were African American
They flew planes that dropped atomic bombs
They were Japanese Pilots
They were really women
4
Who is Mr. Ranta's favorite character from Seinfeld?
Kramer
George Castanza
Jerry Jeinfeld
Newman
5
Finish: "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and...
and violently resist those who would oppress us
live out the true meaning of its creed
Rebel against the forces of racism and inequality
And allow all people to live together in peace
6
What words were added to the Pledge of Allegiance during the Cold War?
"Indivisible"
"And Justice"
"Under God"
"And to the Republic"
7
The Cold War was called the Cold War because
The Soviet Union agreed to freeze (stop) expanding
Most conflicts occurred in the colder northern hemisphere
The USA and USSR never actually fought each other directly
The USA and USSR fought each other in several small wars
8
"My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
Pirates of the Caribbean 3
Pirates of the Caribbean 2
The Princess Bride
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
9
What caused the U.S. and U.S.S.R. to come the closest to starting WW3?
President JFK discovered Nuclear Missiles in Cuba
The Vietnam War
The East Germans built the Berlin Wall
President Kennedy called the Soviets "wimps."
10
What did Macarthyism have to do with in the 1950s?
The 2nd Red Scare
The Committee on "Unamerican Activities"
Many pople in Hollywood lost their jobs for being called Communists
All of that
11
What statement about NATO is correct?
It is an acronym for the countries that fought in WWII
It is a military defense alliance of Western democratic countries
It stands for North Asian Trade Organization
It was a defensive alliance of Communist countries
12
During the Cold War, "Duck and Cover" Drills were most closely connected to
The 2nd Red Scare and the Rise of Macarthyism
The Berlin Airlift
The Nuclear Arms Race
The expansion of the Marshall Plan
13
Who was this guy?
Fidel Castro
Communist leader of Cuba during Cold War
The Most interesting man in the world
The capitalist leader of Spain
14
Finish the famous Line: I'm going to make him an offer
He can't refuse
and then I'm going to kill him
Join us or die
And he's gonna take it
15
What American President said: "Tear Down this Wall!"
Jimmy Carter
Donald Trump
George W. Bush
Ronald Reagan
16
What was the Iron Curtain?
A defensive barrier between China and the USSR
A metaphor for the split between West and East Europe
Stalin's rusty shower curtain
A missile shield to protect from nuclear missiles
17
Finish lyrics: "Suddenly, I'm not half the man I used to be...."
I've been so blind that I could never see
There's a shadow hanging over me
A shark took my leg below the knee
You have my heart and I cannot be free
18
What was Sputnik?
The name of the first dog sent into space
A Russian Comedy Show
A Russian tank used to crush rebellion in Hungary
A Soviet Satelite sent into space
19
What war was the best example of a "Proxy War?"
Vietnam
The first Gulf War in Iraq
The Cuban Missile Crisis
World War 2
20
The Truman Doctrine was
The plan to contain the spread of communism
The plan to defeat the USSR with a nuclear first strike
The Plan to assassinate Stalin
The plan to put Nazi leaders on trial for war crimes
21
What's the next line? "Do you expect me to talk?"
The ladies won't like you much after this will they, Mr. Bond.
You won't don't do much talking where you're going, Mr. Bond
No Mr. Bond, I expect to enjoy watching you suffer
No Mr. Bond, I expect you to die
22
What happened at Chernobyl near the end of the Soviet Union?
There was a nuclear power plant accident
Oil was discovered in the Soviet Union
America and the USSR signed a treaty to reduce nukes
Radiated Child canibals ate a bunch of stupid tourists
23
Finish the Line: "Go ahead..."
And die if you want to
Make my day
Make your move
I've got one bullet left
24
The main failure of communist governments was:
An inability to defend themselves from Capitalist countries
The failure to put together winning Olympic teams
Their inability to provide decent affordable healthcare
Its inability to produce the consumer goods that people wanted

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