In 1962, USA was involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis. Which was the importance of this event?

USA wanted former Soviet Union to remove missiles from Cuba.

The Cold War was ending. What happened to the Soviet Union?

It divided into independent republics.

What was the cause of the Korean War?

North Korea attacked South Korea to spread communism.

Why was there fighting in Vietnam in 1950?

North Vietnam wanted to have all of Vietnam under communism.

In 1950, USA became involved in the Korean War. Why did the U.S. become involved in this war?

to stop the spread of communism to South Korea

The Vietnam War began in the 1950s, and it ended in 1975. What were the results of the war?

All of Vietnam became communist.

Some products that benefited from the space program were...

computers and heat-resistant materials.

Why did the United States begin to send advisers and troops to Vietnam in the 1950s?

to prevent the spread of communism into South Vietnam

studbud

GA Milestones Review Social Studies Cold War

11 termsStudBud Administration869 plays

Based off of Georgia OAS test prep for GA Milestones

Flashcards11 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 11

Answers

1
In 1962, USA was involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis. Which was the importance of this event?
The United Stated placed missiles in Cuba.
USA wanted former Soviet Union to remove missiles from Cuba.
The United States attacked Cuba.
USA wanted former Soviet Union to provide aid to Cuba.
2
The Cold War was ending. What happened to the Soviet Union?
It divided into independent republics.
It stopped trading with other nations.
It became a communist country.
It returned to a monarchy.
3
What was the cause of the Korean War?
North Korea attacked South Korea to spread communism.
South Korea wanted to drive out troops from Vietnam.
North Korea attacked China to spread communism.
South Korea attacked North Korea to spread democracy.
4
Put these in the order they occurred: 1. Cold War 2. WW II 3. Breakup of Soviet Union
3, 2, 1
1, 2, 3
2, 1, 3
2, 3, 1
5
USA space exploration that began in the 1960s caused which of these industries to grow rapidly?
computer
chemical
petroleum
automobile
6
What was this conflict known as between the Soviet Union and US after WWII?
the Cold War
the Civil War
the Economic War
the World War
7
Why was there fighting in Vietnam in 1950?
North Vietnam wanted to change its communist government.
Communist China wanted to make South Vietnam a colony.
The Soviet Union wanted to make South Vietnam a colony.
North Vietnam wanted to have all of Vietnam under communism.
8
In 1950, USA became involved in the Korean War. Why did the U.S. become involved in this war?
to prevent the collapse of the government of North Korea
to stop North Korea from taking over Hong Kong
to prevent attacks against United States shipping
to stop the spread of communism to South Korea
9
The Vietnam War began in the 1950s, and it ended in 1975. What were the results of the war?
All of Vietnam became communist.
The United States made South Vietnam a U.S. territory.
All of Vietnam became non-communist.
The Soviet Union made South Vietnam a colony.
10
Some products that benefited from the space program were...
tape recorders and record players.
automobiles and railroads.
airplanes and ships
computers and heat-resistant materials.
11
Why did the United States begin to send advisers and troops to Vietnam in the 1950s?
to defend American bases in the Gulf of Tonkin
to help the South Vietnamese revolt against the French
to prevent the spread of communism into South Vietnam
to prepare for the United States invasion of Laos

GA Milestones Review Social Studies Cold War Flashcards | StudBud