The occupation of E. Europe by the USSR contributed to the development of the Cold War by

dividing Europe into communist and non-communist spheres.

Soviets blocked land, rail, and water routes into West Berlin in 1948 in order to

force the West to leave Berlin.

What was true about U.S. foreign policy in Guatemala, El Salvador Nicaragua during Cold War?

supported anticommunist, corrupt governments.

The end of communism in Eastern Europe led to

rising immigration to W. Europe

which of the following contributed to the establishment of authoritarian governments

Cold War tensions between the Soviet Union and the US

This U.S. action in Vietnam was based on which policy?

a policy of containing the spread of communism

What effect did the Chinese Communist Revolution have on the development of the Cold War

Western fears of communist expansion

One reason Western Europe made a rapid recovery from World War II was because

the United States provided massive economic aid.

Why was Communism viewed as a threat in industrial nations like Great Britain and Germany?

Communism called for the violent overthrow

Countries “behind the iron curtain.” were perceived as a single region based on

economic and political characteristics.

One effect of the arms race was

an ever-present threat of nuclear war.

The US was alarmed by Soviet control of Eastern Europe at the end of World War II because

believed Soviet expansion would not stop at E. Europe.

An effect of the Soviet Union disintegrating/breaking apart:

struggles for political control

Revolution spread across Eastern Europe in 1989 because

Gorbachev loosened Soviet control

This statement would be helpful in supporting the thesis that, Truman believed the US

should maintain democratic governments in other countries

How did Joseph Stalin punish Ukrainians who resisted collectivization?

He withheld all food from the region.

Soviet leaders wanted to control Eastern Europe after World War II because

they wanted a buffer zone to protect against attack.

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1
The occupation of E. Europe by the USSR contributed to the development of the Cold War by
dividing Europe into communist and non-communist spheres.
strengthening the authority of the United Nations.
bringing about the reunification of Germany.
contributing to conflict in the Middle East.
2
Soviets blocked land, rail, and water routes into West Berlin in 1948 in order to
topple Hitler from power.
put down a dangerous uprising in East Berlin.
force the West to leave Berlin.
keep Nazis from escaping the city.
3
the Soviet Union and the United States based their defense strategies on
a build-up of ground troops.
the space race.
the principle of deterrence.
the policy of containment.
4
Support for the Communists was widespread in China because they promised to
hold democratic elections.
redistribute land to peasants.
increase the nation’s industrial and agricultural output.
end political persecution of dissidents.
5
What was true about U.S. foreign policy in Guatemala, El Salvador Nicaragua during Cold War?
supported the work of social reformers in each country
worked to make democratically elected governments
maintained a “hands-off” policy.
supported anticommunist, corrupt governments.
6
The end of communism in Eastern Europe led to
new era of prosperity
rising immigration to W. Europe
shift from heavy to light industry
rising earnings and dropping unemployment
7
which of the following contributed to the establishment of authoritarian governments
An abundance of cheap commodities and manufactured goods
The nonaligned movement
the UN respecting the sovereignty of each nation regardless
Cold War tensions between the Soviet Union and the US
8
This U.S. action in Vietnam was based on which policy?
a policy of containing the spread of communism
a policy of helping Japan rebuild its economy
a policy of opposing colonialism
a policy of participating in the UN peacekeeping
9
What effect did the Chinese Communist Revolution have on the development of the Cold War
strengthened the independence movement in India
formation of the Warsaw Pact
Western fears of communist expansion
collapse of communism in the Soviet
10
One reason Western Europe made a rapid recovery from World War II was because
sweeping social programs eliminated poverty.
the United States provided massive economic aid.
the war had caused only minor damage to property.
strong Communist movements emerged in those countries.
11
Which of the following did Churchill use as an image to describe the division of Europe?
a closed door
a steel fist
the Grand Canyon
an iron curtain
12
Why was Communism viewed as a threat in industrial nations like Great Britain and Germany?
Communism called for the violent overthrow
a political system that did not protect special privileges
required greater participation of the working poor
end to the colonial system
13
Countries “behind the iron curtain.” were perceived as a single region based on
unique physical features.
economic and political characteristics.
widespread immigration from other regions
a common cultural heritage
14
Nations that refused to take sides in the rivalry between superpowers in the 1950s were called
totalitarian states.
the Warsaw Pact.
pacifist nations.
nonaligned nations.
15
One effect of the arms race was
increased domestic spending in the United States.
an ever-present threat of nuclear war.
the division of Europe into four zones of occupation.
global climate change.
16
The US was alarmed by Soviet control of Eastern Europe at the end of World War II because
believed Soviet expansion would not stop at E. Europe.
officials believed Germany should control the area.
officials had wanted to control the natural resources
the USSR had installed missiles in many of those countries.
17
An effect of the Soviet Union disintegrating/breaking apart:
the Chinese Communist Revolution
the dismantling of the NATO alliance.
renewed conflict between Israel and its neighbors
struggles for political control
18
As a result of the Truman Doctrine, the U.S. sent hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to
Soviet satellite states.
Greece and Turkey.
Poland and Hungary.
Germany.
19
Revolution spread across Eastern Europe in 1989 because
Gorbachev increased Soviet control
Gorbachev loosened Soviet control
Yeltsin demanded it
Soviet leaders wanted a smaller union
20
These fears of nuclear weapons use were critical in determining the U.S. response
the Cuban Missile Crisis
the independence movement in India
the Marshall Plan
the Berlin Blockade
21
Causes of the collapse of the soviet union include all but which of the following:
a strong central government
high prices
no consumer goods/food
uncontrolled inflation
22
This statement would be helpful in supporting the thesis that, Truman believed the US
was interested in foreign policy than in domestic issues
had little to gain from membership in the United Nations
should conserve resources to maintain economic strength
should maintain democratic governments in other countries
23
How did Joseph Stalin punish Ukrainians who resisted collectivization?
He withheld all food from the region.
He labeled them “enemies of the people.”
He took away their land.
He closed churches in the region.
24
Gorbachev's Perestroika and Glasnost called for
end to the Vietnam war
a communist revolution
a conversion to a market economy
economic and political reforms
25
Soviet leaders wanted to control Eastern Europe after World War II because
otherwise it might be controlled by Germany.
they wanted a buffer zone to protect against attack.
Eastern European people had elected Communist governments.
they needed the rich natural resources of the region.
26
What was the goal of the United States when it went to war in Korea?
to end communism in Korea and China
to contain Communist expansion
to eliminate Soviet nuclear missile sites in North Korea
to build up the United Nations
27
The Cold War ended when:
Gorbachev won the Nobel Peace Prize
the Berlin Wall fell
Gorbachev was deposed in a coup
the USSR collapsed

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