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How did Korean War begin
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Which best describes the Cuban Missile crisis
Closest US and Soviets came to actual war
Soviet didn't back down to US demands
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How did Korean War begin
Communists South invaded Democratic North
Democratic South invaded Communist North
Democratic North invaded Communist South
Communist North invaded Democratic South
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Vietnam which side did what
Communist North fought free South
Communists South fought Free North
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Was containment successful for the US during the Berlin Airlift/Blockade?
No
Yes
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Berlin Airlift which side was free and which side communists
West free and East communists
West communists and East free
South communists and North free
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Korean War which side did what?
North invaded the south first
South invaded the north first
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US policy directed at limiting the expansion of communism
Berlin WAll
Iron Curtain
Containment
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At end of WWII how did the Soviets contribute to the development of Cold War
Bringing about reunification of Germany
Strengthening authority of UN
Dividing Europe into communist and non communist spheres
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2 countries most involved in Arms Race
US and Korea
US and USSR
Germany and US
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Disagreement the US and Soviets had over types of government
freedom vs equality
democracy vs totalitarianism
Capitalism vs socialism
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Which event is an example of containment in action
Berlin Airlift
Detente
Korean Conflict
Marshall Plan
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Cold War was
Actual war fought on US soil
term used to describe tension between USSR and US
An actual war fought on USSR soil
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US involved in Korean and Vietnam wars because
trade interest in both nations
Hoped to defeat communism
Korea and Vietnam members of NATO
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US military policy that focused on defending democracy worldwide - containing communism
NATO
Containment
Truman Doctrine
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Describes the policy of containment
Stop the spread communism through aid to nations in danger
treaties/agreements to halt spread of capitalism
Financial aid to secure communists govts
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How did Yalta conference contribute to the Cold War?
Soviet gained control over Eastern Europe (Eastern Bloc)
Churchill and FDR gave Stalin complete control over Germany
Control of Berlin to Soviets entirely
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Cuban Missile Crisis began ....
Soviets shot down US planes
US spy planes found missiles in Cuba
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What were US concerns about the Soviet domination of Central and Eastern Europe after WWII
totalitarianism
Spread of communism
Domino Theory
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Where is the border set between N and S Korea?
equator
28th parallel
38th parallel
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What best describes the outcome of the Korean Conflict?
Little change - border between N and S still same
North and South reunited
North and South came to a peaceful agreement
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Soviets vowed to remove missiles from Cuba if US removed their missiles from which country
Korea
Spain
Turkey
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Was containment successful for the US in the Vietnam War?
No
Yes
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What is NATO
North American Trade Organization
Not another Treaty Organization
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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Soviet Union controlled several _______ or nations controlled by outside power
Satellites
Puppets
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Was containment in Korean War successful for the US?
Yes
No
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Which Soviet leader brought about change that led to the fall
Krushchev
Gorbachev
Stalin
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Berlin Airlift/blockade which side did what
West blocked the East
East blocked the West
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Which country(ies) occupied Germany after WWII
France
Soviet
All
US
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2 Superpowers from WWII
US and Japan
US and USSR
US and Mexico
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US President during Cuban Missile Crisis
Kennedy
FDR
Truman
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Imaginary line of secrecy between US (west) and Soviets was called
Iron Curtain
Berlin Wall
NATO
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US has what type of economy?
Capitalist
Socialist
Totalitarian
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Soviet's goal during Cold War was
Spread communism
Take over the world
Make friends with US
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Vietnam War/Conflict which side free and which side communists
North communists South Free
West communists and East free
South communists North free
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US and Soviets reluctant to become involved in direct military conflict because...
Peacekeeping role of UN
Increased tensions in Middle East
Potential for global nuclear destruction
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Korean War which side was free and which side communist
East communists West free
South communists North free
North communists South free
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Superpowers during the Cold War
China and Japan
Korea and Vietnam
Soviets and US
