The following political cartoon shows the belief that...

America believes that they are the "doctor" W. Europe needs

How does the “loss of China” cause a shift in American policy in Asia?

Called for a greater effort to protect the rest of Asia

The Iron Curtain is best described as

The division between Communism and Democracy in Europe

How did Truman respond to the Soviets successfully testing an A-bomb

Ordered the research of a stronger bomb

Why did the Soviet Union try to force the Allies to abandon West Berlin?

to close an escape route to the West

Why did Stalin refuse to cooperate with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank?

They promoted and favored Capitalism

America’s view of the Iron Curtain can best be described as

Felt like it forced Communism on those living within it

This film was created in response to

The Soviets developing an atomic bomb

The Marshall plan reflected what belief?

US aid would help Europe resist Communist advances

How did the American's get around the Soviet's blockade of West Berlin?

Used planes to drop needed supplies into West Berlin

What did Stalin think of America’s policy of Containment?

meant to “cage” the Soviets as America expanded their power

How did Truman respond to Stalin’s plan to drive the U.S. out of West Berlin?

Get around the blockade by dropping supplies from Airplanes

The Soviets believed the Marshall Plan was an attempt for Americans to do what?

Trick other European countries into American debt

Why did Kennan think the policy of Containment would work when others said it was too moderate?

Thought communism would decay if not allowed to expand

How did the Soviets influence the “free” elections in Czechoslovakia?

Staged rallies, strikes and violent uprisings.

Which of the following was a disagreement between the U.S. and Soviet Union during WW2?

Postwar plans; rule of Poland and other territories, Battle tactics; the U.S. not opening a western front quickly, Both Postwar Plans and Battle Tactics

What does NATO stand for?

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

The following quote reflects the idea that...

If contained, the USSR will decay and destroy itself

The Truman Doctrine is best-described as….

U.S providing aid to countries that want to resist communism

Which of the following was a post-war goal of America?

An economically strong and politically open world

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1
Which of the following is NOT a view of the Soviets toward the Americans?
American leadership is strong
They exploit the working class
Capitalism is greedy
Democracy is weak
2
The following political cartoon shows the belief that...
The USSR and US must work together to achieve peace
Western Europe isn't in need of anyone
America will bring chaos to W. Europe
America believes that they are the "doctor" W. Europe needs
3
Which of the following in NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
China
America
Germany
Soviet Union
4
The following poster demonstrates all the following besides what?
America brings destruction
America is ruled by bankers
America is racist
America should not be feared
5
How does the “loss of China” cause a shift in American policy in Asia?
Called for a greater effort to protect the rest of Asia
With Asia loss, America could now concentrate on Europe
Pulled all American interest out of Asia
Caused no fundamental change
6
The Iron Curtain is best described as
America’s policy to prevent the spread of Communism
The division between Communism and Democracy in Europe
Soviet entrenchments designed to prevent another invasion
The area dividing Eastern and Western Asia
7
How did Truman respond to the Soviets successfully testing an A-bomb
Ordered the research of a stronger bomb
Disbanded NATO
Sought a peace treaty
Surrendered
8
Why did the Soviet Union try to force the Allies to abandon West Berlin?
to close an escape route to the West
to support the West Berlin's Communist Party
to free the city from German hands
to strengthen the Warsaw Pact
9
Why did Stalin refuse to cooperate with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank?
They promoted and favored Capitalism
He created his own agencies
They weren’t sponsored by the UN
He was never given a chance to cooperate
10
The Truman Doctrine, Marshal Plan, and Berlin Airlift were all an attempt to...
gain additional overseas colonies
limit the spread of communism
encourage membership in the United Nations
promote American business in Asia
11
America’s view of the Iron Curtain can best be described as
Beneficial for future diplomacy
Optimistic it would bring peace to Europe
Content with it existing
Felt like it forced Communism on those living within it
12
This film was created in response to
the U-2 spy plane incident
China turning communist
The Soviets developing an atomic bomb
The death of Stalin
13
The Marshall plan reflected what belief?
Whoever dominates space will win the Cold War
Communism couldn’t be defeated without going to war
Soviets will never directly attack the United States
US aid would help Europe resist Communist advances
14
How did the American's get around the Soviet's blockade of West Berlin?
Dug tunnels to transport supplies
Used planes to drop needed supplies into West Berlin
Took control of West Germany with tanks and air support
They didn't, they gave control of West Berlin over to the Soviets
15
What did Stalin think of America’s policy of Containment?
Was scared it was lead to the down fall of the Soviet Union
Thought it would allow for increased trade with America
Was weak and a nonfactor
meant to “cage” the Soviets as America expanded their power
16
How did Truman respond to Stalin’s plan to drive the U.S. out of West Berlin?
Pulled out all allies from Germany
Get around the blockade by dropping supplies from Airplanes
Shared plans to build an atomic bomb
Traded military bases in Japan for ownership of West Berlin
17
The Soviets believed the Marshall Plan was an attempt for Americans to do what?
Trick other European countries into American debt
Invade the USSR before they developed the Atomic bomb
Place spies throughout Europe
Negotiate peace with the Soviets
18
Why did Kennan think the policy of Containment would work when others said it was too moderate?
Would force the Soviets to negotiate
His plan of Containment was actually deemed too “radical”
Thought communism would decay if not allowed to expand
Was stalling to build up America's nuclear arsenal
19
How did the Soviets influence the “free” elections in Czechoslovakia?
By invading the country a couple days before elections
Paid off election officials with American money
They didn’t interfere with any elections in Czechoslovakia
Staged rallies, strikes and violent uprisings.
20
Which of the following was a disagreement between the U.S. and Soviet Union during WW2?
Postwar plans; rule of Poland and other territories
Battle tactics; the U.S. not opening a western front quickly
Both Postwar Plans and Battle Tactics
How to divide Japan up
21
Which part of Germany of run by the Soviets by the end of 1949?
North
South
East
West
22
In the early stages of the Cold War, the Soviets took over all the following countries besides
Bulgaria
Albania
Czechoslovakia
Japan
23
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nuclear Assisted Torpedo Obliteration
New Alliance Territory Organization
No American Trade Opportunities
24
The following quote reflects the idea that...
The USSR must be attacked swiftly before they strengthen
If contained, the USSR will decay and destroy itself
America must use nuclear bombs if they wish to win the CW
The Soviet economy is the key to their strength
25
The Truman Doctrine is best-described as….
The U.S. was forced to concede Turkey and Greece to the USSR
U.S providing aid to countries that want to resist communism
Truman's pledge to use Nuclear bombs against the USSR
A plan to fight the North Koreans
26
The policy of containment was designed to
control the spread of atomic secrets.
help the spread of civil rights laws.
limit the spread of closed shops.
stop the spread of communism.
27
Which of the following was a post-war goal of America?
Increased Isolationism
The extreme punishment of Germany for starting
An economically strong and politically open world
The spread of Communism
28
In 1949, Mao Zedong forced Chiang Kai-shek forces off mainland China to the offshore island of
Taiwan
Indonesia
Hawaii
Korea
29
NATO is effective because of what principle?
Economic Incentives
Mutually Assured Destruction
Collective Security
United Nations Cooperation
30
All of the following occurred in 1949 except
The Berlin airlift.
communists victory in China.
Russia exploded an atomic bomb.
the Korean War began.

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