In 1950, what event began the conflict on the Korean peninsula?

The North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel.

In order to try to gain control over West Berlin, the Soviet Union

set up a total blockade cutting off that section of the city

One goal of the Marshall Plan was to

make European countries strong enough to buy American goods.

NATO and the Warsaw Pact were examples of

military alliances made for “collective security.”

John Foster Dulles, Eisenhower’s secretary of state,

promoted the policy of brinkmanship.

Why did the Soviet Union crush Hungary’s revolt but not Poland’s?

Poland did not attempt to leave the Warsaw Pact.

Which countries remained under Soviet control after the end of World War II?

Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria

In China’s civil war, the United States backed

the Nationalists, led by Jiang Jieshi.

How did the Truman Doctrine set a new course for American foreign policy?

It gave aid to any nation struggling against communism

What impact did the Korean War have on U.S. budgets?

Military spending increased and became larger in the future

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were charged, convicted, and executed specifically for

passing secrets about nuclear science to the Soviets.

The CIA participated in the Cold War by

carrying out secret operations in other countries.

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USII - Chapter 25 Review (The Cold War 1945 - 1960)

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1
fear of communists, both outside and within the United States
Blue Scare
Red Scare
Black Scare
Gold Scare
2
In 1950, what event began the conflict on the Korean peninsula?
U.N. forces fought off the invading army from the North.
The Chinese army invaded south of the 38th parallel.
The North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel.
The South Korean army invaded north of the 38th parallel.
3
weaker country under the control of a stronger country
satellite state
nominal state
ficticious state
allied state
4
term used to describe extreme, reckless charges
McCarthyism
Red Scare
Mutual Assured Destruction
arms race
5
In order to try to gain control over West Berlin, the Soviet Union
set up a total blockade cutting off that section of the city
went to the UN and demanded control of the city.
operated a massive airlift to bring in needed supplies.
threatened the section of the city with troops and tanks.
6
having so many weapons that both sides would be totally destroyed in an all-out war
limited war
apocalypse now
nuclear winter
Mutual Assured Destruction
7
One goal of the Marshall Plan was to
make Germany pay costs for all the destruction it had caused
give Europeans access to education in the United States
make European countries strong enough to buy American goods.
send troops to help European countries fight communism.
8
NATO and the Warsaw Pact were examples of
military alliances made for “collective security.”
military aggression during the Cold War.
failed attempts to make peace.
efforts to fight communism without bloodshed.
9
John Foster Dulles, Eisenhower’s secretary of state,
resolved the Suez Crisis peacefully.
promoted the policy of brinkmanship.
favored increased military engagements around the world.
disagreed with Eisenhower over massive retaliation.
10
Why did the Soviet Union crush Hungary’s revolt but not Poland’s?
Poland’s revolt was on economic freedom not political .
Poland did not attempt to leave the Warsaw Pact.
The Polish people did not actively riot against Soviet rule.
Poland’s revolt did not seek control of the government
11
U.S. policy to use force to help countries in the Middle East fend off communism
Mutual Assured Destruction
Eisenhower Doctrine
McCarthyism
Red Scare
12
general in command of U.S. forces in the Korean War
Douglas MacArthur
Gordon Sumner, C.B.E.
George S Patton
Dwight David Eisenhower
13
Which two countries were members of NATO?
Denmark and Hungary
United States and Soviet Union
West Germany and East Germany
Italy and United Kingdom
14
war to achieve specific goals rather than the total defeat of the enemy
stalemate
limited war
Mutual Assured Destruction
Red Scare
15
Which countries remained under Soviet control after the end of World War II?
Hungary, Bulgaria, Greece
Austria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary
Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria
Denmark, Austria, Czechoslovakia
16
In China’s civil war, the United States backed
the Nationalists, led by Mao Zedong.
the Communists, led by Mao Zedong.
the Nationalists, led by Jiang Jieshi.
the Communists, led by Jiang Jieshi.
17
How did the Truman Doctrine set a new course for American foreign policy?
It approved military assistance for pro US countries
It warned communist countries not to interfere
It gave aid to any nation struggling against communism
It approved U.S. aid for anyone rebelling against the USSR
18
What impact did the Korean War have on U.S. budgets?
More money was allocated for diplomacy and peacekeeping
The budget for the military was increased, but then reduced
Military spending increased and became larger in the future
Military spending went down
19
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were charged, convicted, and executed specifically for
being members of the communist party.
violating the Smith Act.
being subversive and disloyal Americans.
passing secrets about nuclear science to the Soviets.
20
endless race to acquire greater numbers of more and more powerful weapons
limited war
nuclear query
arms race
marathon
21
American diplomat who stressed the need to contain communism within its current borders
Douglas MacArthur
Han Solo
Julius Rosenberg
George Kennan
22
In response to NATO, with whom did the Soviet Union form the Warsaw Pact?
Western European nations
Eastern European nations
North American nations
East Asian nations
23
American convicted and executed for passing nuclear secrets to the Soviets
Woody Allen
Nikita Khrushchev
Julius Rosenberg
Ronald Reagan
24
The CIA participated in the Cold War by
carrying out secret operations in other countries.
helping the president determine foreign policy.
spying on the Soviet Union.
helping design efficient weapons systems.
25
Who first spoke of the “iron curtain”?
Winston Churchill
Joseph Stalin
Harry Truman
George Kennan

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