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A review of the Cold War Unit
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1
After WWII, Japan became a
Monarchy and Ally of China
Democratic Nation and Ally of the United States
Radiation Hot zone where no human could live
Broken Nation divided by allied powers
2
The US feared the spread of Communism because...
It made people sick
It weakened the economy in America
It was like Fascism and could cause WWIII
Democracy would spread
3
The conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union after WWII was called the...
Vietnam War
Cold War
Hot War
WWII
4
Why was the Vietnam war known as a "living room war"?
It was a board game
Latest updates were published in magazines
Civilans fought
It was on the nightly news on TV
5
The Korean war was between_________ and ______ vs _______ and ______ which ended in a stalemate
Soviet Union and Korea Vs the US and Vietnam
North and South Korea Vs the US and the Soviet Union
Germany and Austro Hungary VS US and Great Britan
North Korea and China vs South Korea and the US
6
What did the Marshall Plan do?
Allowed all refugees to live in America
Built a wall in Berlin
broke apart Germany
Provided Billions of Dollars for rebuilding Europe
7
The alliance that promised to prevent the spread of communism
United Nations
League of Nations
NATO
Warsaw Pact
8
What is the best title for this map?
Vietnam during the Cold War
Europe during the Cold War
Europe after the Cold War
Europe during the Great Depression
9
Dwight Eisenhower coined this term to describe the spread of communism.
Wild Fire Theory
Multiply Theory
Domino Theory
Iron Curtain
10
Which countries were superpowers during in the Cold War?
Soviet Union and United States
Soviet Union and Japan
Soviet Union and Germany
Korea and Vietnam
11
What did women like Rosie the Riveter most likely do AFTER World War II?
Returned to family responsibilities
Kept working
Received a promotion
Led labor unions
12
What marked the fall of communism in 1989?
Ho Chi Minh's death
The creation of the Berlin Wall
Vietnam War
Fall of the Berlin Wall
13
After the Soviet Union cut off access to West Berlin, how did the Allies help?
Supplies were carried in through a series of tunnels
They were each given Marshall Checks.
Berlin Airlift-supplies were brought to West Berlin by plane
Communist leaders gave them all homes and jobs
14
Who negotiated with the Soviet Union and said, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall" in 1987?
President Nixon
Ronald McDonald
President Ronald Reagan
President LBJ
15
Which proxy war ended in a stalemate with the country split at the 38th parallel?
Cuban Missile Crisis
Vietnam War
Korean War
Bay of Pigs
16
To stop Communism from spreading the US and its allies used the strategy of ______
Guerrilla Warfare
Containment
Extermination
Hide and Seek
17
During WWII the US became an Arsenal of Democracy, What does this mean?
We set fire to major world capitals
We began mass producing military supplies for our allies
Rosie became a superstar
We began placing Japanese Americans in internment camps
18
What happened to Germany after WWII?
Divided amongst the Allied Powers
Paid High War Debts
Nuclear Attack
Gained total control of Europe
19
What did Roosevelt's GI Bill do for WWII veterans?
Forced them to pay high war debts
Gave them US citizenship when they returned
Gave them benefits when they returned
Gave them medals of honor
20
A pact created to protect the gains of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe
Warsaw Pact
United Nations
NAACP
NATO
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The international organization created after WWII to prevent future wars
Warsaw Pact
United Nations
Action League NOW
League of Nations
22
What event started the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The removal of Soviet Missiles
Soviet Union shooting down U2 spy plans
Gulf of Tonkin Attacks
The Bay of Pig Invasion
23
The Soviet Union dominated what part of Germany and Europe?
West
North
South
East
24
What impact did the Labor Unions have on American workers?
Allowed the government to own businesses
increased benefits and salaries
Increased employment
Increased in child labor
25
After the Tet Offensive, how did Americans at home respond to the Vietnam War?
Anti-War Protests
Made bomb shelters
Volunteered to Fight
Planted gardens
26
Wars between smaller countries fighting for the larger superpowers
Distraction Wars
Proxy Wars
Star Wars
Battles
27
Which of the following best describes the US' relationship with Europe after WWII?
Hatred and Distrust
We love them so much we sent them flowers
Willingness to help rebuild to prevent political instability
We are superior and they should be punished and pay wardebts
