Cold War Quiz

Who was the U.S. Senator that led a witch hunt against Communism in the U.S.?

His doctrine warned that the USA would defend the Middle East against Communism.

The practice of attacking a person's character to convict them without proper evidence.

How would the U.S. get resources and supplies to Berlin during the Cold War?

What are you supposed to do when you see a flash of light in the distance?

What is NASA?

What does ICBM stand for?

The art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping.

This style of music, derived from the Blues, grew in popularity in the US during the 1950's.

Why was it called the "Cold War"?

What is the significance of Sputnik?

Mission where Cuban Exiles, supported by the U.S. Invade Cuba to overthrow Castro.

Magic Bullet Theory is

An American spy plane was shot down over the USSR.

Created to gather foreign intelligence for the U.S.

Volunteer program run by the US government to aid Latin American and Asian countries.

JFK pushed for all EXCEPT

Deliberately holding back resources and war effort during war time.

This drives the USA and UN to intervene in Korea.

What was the Kennedy's goal for the Space Race?

A couple convicted of being Soviet spies with circumstantial evidence.

July 20th 1969

The Marshall Plan provided what specifically to nations that needed it post WWII

A group of writers, directors, and actors that became "blacklisted" during the Red Scare.

After what incident could the USSR no longer trust the US?

This generation of US citizens was created when soldiers returned home from WWII.

The nickname for John F Kennedy's administration.

What is the Warsaw Pact?

Who was Alger Hiss?

Which is more powerful and destructive?

The Loyalty Review Board and the House of Un-American Activity Committee are examples of

What is a Dixiecrat?

Who utilized the "Island Hopping" strategy in WWII and had was fired by Truman?

Truman Doctrine promised this to nations that were not ruled by dictators (Turkey and Greece).

Who said, "Ich bin ein Berliner!"?

What is the U.S. policy regarding Communism during the Cold War?

American art movement that explored counter-cultural themes that arose during the Cold War.

Korean War ended in this.

Considered to be Truman's most significant failure of Containment.

Ideological barrier: separated Communist satellite nations from European democratic nations.

Separated Germany's capital. (you can cross it one way, but can't come back)

What does NATO stand for?

M.A.D. stands for

What line/border separates North and South Korea?

All of the following arose during the 1950's EXCEPT