What was the original intent of the Truman Doctrine?

Provide military aid to countries fighting communism.

What was the original intent of the Marshall Plan?

Economic aid to countries to make communism less appealing.

Why was it important for the United States to beat the Soviets in the space race.

To show that capitalist government was advanced as communism

Which of the following was NOT stated in NSC-68

We should build a satellite to spy on the Soviets

Why was General Douglas MacArthur fired?

Insubordination / publicly criticizing the president.

Fear that Communists' were working their way into government

What was Eisenhower's policy of Massive retaliation based off of?

The Buildup of Nuclear weapons.

What was the original intent of NATO?

To provide aid to other member countries during an attack.

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1
What was the original intent of the Truman Doctrine?
Provide economic aid to countries fighting communism.
To aid the impoverished in the United States.
Provide military aid to countries fighting communism.
To establish a new form of democracy in Canada.
2
What was the original intent of the Marshall Plan?
policy to ensure the United States does not go Communist.
Institute Marshall law in Communist countries.
Economic aid to countries to make communism less appealing.
To take direct military action against the Soviets.
3
Why was it important for the United States to beat the Soviets in the space race.
To start a colony on the moon
To successfully install anti missile weaponry.
To show that capitalist government was advanced as communism
To discover the martians first
4
The Soviet response to NATO was known as the Moscow Accord.
True
False
5
The main talking point at this meeting was what should be done with Germany following WWI.
Potsdam
Geneva
Yalta
Tehran
6
Term used to describe the massive population growth of the 1950's
Great 50's population increase
Abundant increase
Birth Burst
Baby Boom
7
The Eisenhower Doctrine extended the Truman doctrine over the Middle East
False
True
8
Chiang Kai Shek was the leader of the Chinese Communists.
False
True
9
Which of the following was NOT stated in NSC-68
US should encourage unrest in Soviet nations
We should Increase military preparedness
We should build a satellite to spy on the Soviets
We should increase R&D of military capabilities
10
What line of lattitude separated North and South Korea prior and after the Korean War?
48th Parallel
38th Parallel
39th Parallel
17th Parallel
11
The U-2 incident would be an example of what type of operation?
Secret operation
Covert operation
Military operation
Undercover operation
12
Why was General Douglas MacArthur fired?
For having troops retreat out of North Vietnam.
For trying to make peace negotiations the North Vietnamese,
For staging an unauthorized sea invasion of North Vietnam.
Insubordination / publicly criticizing the president.
13
What term did Churchill use to describe the division between eastern and western Europe.
Steel Curtain
Iron Gate
Iron Wall
Iron Curtain
14
Define McCarthyism.
Fear that Communists were brainwashing the American people
Fear that Communists' were working their way into government
The act of limiting civil liberties of suspected Communists.
The teaching of Communist ideals in Public Schools.
15
What was Eisenhower's policy of Massive retaliation based off of?
The Buildup of Nuclear weapons.
Consistently attacking communist forces in foreign counties.
Utilizing airstrikes to wipe out potential missile sites.
The Buildup of conventional weaponry.
16
What term can be used to define U.S policy toward the spread of Communism during the Truman administration.
Keeping it in one place
Halting
Stopping
Containment
17
What was the original intent of NATO?
To provide aid to other member countries during an attack.
To aid Russian Revolutionaries fight off communism.
To provide economic aid to Latin America.
to ensure the National Adoration of Tangerines and Oranges

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