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1
Why were people escaping from East Germany to West Germany?
There was more freedom in the West
No one wanted to be German
West Germany was a communist state
The Soviets only wanted educated people
2
The Cold War became a battle over what two political/economic systems
Socialism and Communism
Communism and Christianity
Juice Stand and Sportmart
Capitalism and Communism
3
The Marshall Plan started in 1948. Why do you think European nations needed this money?
American currency had more value
They did not have enough schools
They were recovering from war
They did not have a modern economy
4
What kind of weapons were the focus of the arms race?
Fire
Guns
Nuclear
Boats
5
Which region fell under the “Iron Curtain”?
West Africa
East Asia
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
6
Why would the Soviets want a base in Cuba?
It was close to the United States
Cuba wanted to invade Mexico
To increase trade
The beautiful views
7
After the nuclear arms race, what was the next “race” that developed?
The Haste Race
The Disgrace Race
The Space Race
The "Race" Race
8
What did the Soviets do in 1961?
Tested a hydrogen bomb
Built a wall in Berlin
Executed prisoners
Ended Communism
9
Why did a war break out in Korea?
The Soviets were trying to spread Communism to South Korea
The Soviets wanted to stop the spread of Communism
The United States had soldiers in North Korea
The South Koreans were trying to become capitalist
10
One way the US and Soviets competed during the Cold War was...
Building Weapons
Building Islands
Building Zoos
Building Statues
11
What is a "Cold" war?
A war without enemies
A war that involves many countries
A war without direct conflict
A war without an end