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Cold War Overview
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A review of the Cold War Unit
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After WWII, Japan became a
Radiation Hot zone where no human could live
Broken Nation divided by allied powers
Democratic Nation and Ally of the United States
Monarchy and Ally of China
2
During WWII the US became an Arsenal of Democracy, What does this mean?
We began placing Japanese Americans in internment camps
We set fire to major world capitals
Rosie became a superstar
We began mass producing military supplies for our allies
3
Which of the following best describes the US' relationship with Europe after WWII?
Willingness to help rebuild to prevent political instability
We love them so much we sent them flowers
Hatred and Distrust
We are superior and they should be punished and pay wardebts
4
What did the Marshall Plan do?
Provided Billions of Dollars for rebuilding Europe
Built a wall in Berlin
broke apart Germany
Allowed all refugees to live in America
5
What impact did the Labor Unions have on American workers?
Increased in child labor
increased benefits and salaries
Increased employment
Allowed the government to own businesses
6
Which proxy war ended in a stalemate with the country split at the 38th parallel?
Vietnam War
Korean War
Bay of Pigs
Cuban Missile Crisis
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Wars between smaller countries fighting for the larger superpowers
Proxy Wars
Distraction Wars
Star Wars
Battles
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The US feared the spread of Communism because...
It was like Fascism and could cause WWIII
It weakened the economy in America
Democracy would spread
It made people sick
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What did women like Rosie the Riveter most likely do AFTER World War II?
Received a promotion
Kept working
Led labor unions
Returned to family responsibilities
10
What is the best title for this map?
Europe during the Cold War
Vietnam during the Cold War
Europe during the Great Depression
Europe after the Cold War
11
Dwight Eisenhower coined this term to describe the spread of communism.
Domino Theory
Multiply Theory
Wild Fire Theory
Iron Curtain
12
What event started the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Soviet Union shooting down U2 spy plans
The removal of Soviet Missiles
The Bay of Pig Invasion
Gulf of Tonkin Attacks
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The alliance that promised to prevent the spread of communism
Warsaw Pact
United Nations
NATO
League of Nations
14
The Soviet Union dominated what part of Germany and Europe?
North
East
South
West
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After the Soviet Union cut off access to West Berlin, how did the Allies help?
They were each given Marshall Checks.
Berlin Airlift-supplies were brought to West Berlin by plane
Communist leaders gave them all homes and jobs
Supplies were carried in through a series of tunnels
16
The conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union after WWII was called the...
Cold War
WWII
Hot War
Vietnam War
17
Who negotiated with the Soviet Union and said, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall" in 1987?
President Ronald Reagan
President Nixon
President LBJ
Ronald McDonald
18
Which countries were superpowers during in the Cold War?
Soviet Union and United States
Korea and Vietnam
Soviet Union and Germany
Soviet Union and Japan
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A pact created to protect the gains of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe
Warsaw Pact
NAACP
NATO
United Nations
20
After the Tet Offensive, how did Americans at home respond to the Vietnam War?
Anti-War Protests
Volunteered to Fight
Planted gardens
Made bomb shelters
21
What did Roosevelt's GI Bill do for WWII veterans?
Forced them to pay high war debts
Gave them benefits when they returned
Gave them medals of honor
Gave them US citizenship when they returned
22
The Korean war was between_________ and ______ vs _______ and ______ which ended in a stalemate
Germany and Austro Hungary VS US and Great Britan
North and South Korea Vs the US and the Soviet Union
Soviet Union and Korea Vs the US and Vietnam
North Korea and China vs South Korea and the US
23
To stop Communism from spreading the US and its allies used the strategy of ______
Guerrilla Warfare
Hide and Seek
Containment
Extermination
24
What happened to Germany after WWII?
Gained total control of Europe
Paid High War Debts
Divided amongst the Allied Powers
Nuclear Attack
25
What marked the fall of communism in 1989?
Vietnam War
Fall of the Berlin Wall
Ho Chi Minh's death
The creation of the Berlin Wall
26
Why was the Vietnam war known as a "living room war"?
Civilans fought
It was a board game
It was on the nightly news on TV
Latest updates were published in magazines
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The international organization created after WWII to prevent future wars
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League of Nations
Warsaw Pact
United Nations
