Which statement about Soviet Nikita Khrushchev's decision to place nuclear weapons in Cuba is correct?

Khrushchev's decision brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.

Why was the Berlin Airlift necessary?

Soviet Union limited movement in Berlin and cut off access to supplies

What sparked the initial United States involvement during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

US spy plane photographed Soviet nuclear missiles being assembled in Cuba.

Which statement accurately describes a result of the Korean War?

Korea divided into two countries, autocratic North and democratic South

Twelve nations came together to form a military alliance to stop the spread of communism. What was the alliance called?

the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Which statement about Nikita Khrushchev is correct?

He issued threats toward democratic nations but sought to avoid conflict.

Why was the Cuban Missile Crisis a serious global concern?

The events almost led to the outbreak of nuclear war.

Why did the Soviet Union choose Cuba as a site to place some of its nuclear arsenal?

because the island was located very close to the United States

Following World War II, international politics was dominated by which two world powers?

the United States and the Soviet Union

What is the origin of the phrase “Iron Curtain”?

It was a metaphor used by W.Churchill about Soviet isolation from the West.

What was the iron curtain?

an invisible line that divided communist Europe from Western Europe

Which of the following statements about former US Senator Joseph McCarthy is correct?

He accused people of doing things to harm the United States without proof

Which TWO statements describe a common effect of BOTH the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War?

Both increased America's fear of other countries and distrust of government

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1
Which statement about Soviet Nikita Khrushchev's decision to place nuclear weapons in Cuba is correct?
Khrushchev's decision brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.
Khrushchev's decision helped bring peace to the Caribbean.
Khrushchev's decision scared the U.S. into reducing its nuclear arsenal
Khrushchev's decision led to form the United Nations Security Council.
2
Why was the Berlin Airlift necessary?
residents of Berlin had to be evacuated from the city due to violence
Great Britain requested military to help defend its section of Berlin
valuable resources throughout Berlin were being destroyed by its residents
Soviet Union limited movement in Berlin and cut off access to supplies
3
What sparked the initial United States involvement during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Cuba threatened to launch attack on the U.S if they continued to block Cuba
US spy plane photographed Soviet nuclear missiles being assembled in Cuba.
A Cuban plane photographed US destroyers approaching the Cuban coastline.
Soviet Union threatened to put missiles in Cuba if US did not pull troops
4
Which statement accurately describes a result of the Korean War?
Korea divided into two countries, autocratic North and democratic South
Korea divided into two countries, democratic North and autocratic South
The Korean Peninsula was united under the rule of a democratic government.
The Korean Peninsula was united under the rule of a single government.
5
Which United States politician is known for accusing fellow government workers as being communists?
Joseph McCarthy
Harry Truman
John F. Kennedy
Douglas MacArthur
6
Twelve nations came together to form a military alliance to stop the spread of communism. What was the alliance called?
the Berlin Airlift
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
the United Nations (UN)
the Korean War
7
Which statement about Nikita Khrushchev is correct?
He carried out the mass murder of ethnic minorities in the Soviet Union
He ordered the invasion of Afghanistan to establish a communist government
He established strong ties with many Western European nations
He issued threats toward democratic nations but sought to avoid conflict.
8
Why was the Cuban Missile Crisis a serious global concern?
The events brought an end to the US-Soviet alliance.
The events almost led to the outbreak of nuclear war.
The events threatened major regional trade agreements.
The events polluted major sources of drinking water.
9
Why did the Soviet Union choose Cuba as a site to place some of its nuclear arsenal?
most of the nation's citizens were originally from the Soviet Union
because much of the island was uninhabited and ideal for weapons testing
because the island was located very close to the United States
because the nation's democratic government was very weak
10
Following World War II, international politics was dominated by which two world powers?
the United States and the Soviet Union
the Soviet Union & China
the Soviet Union and Germany
the United States and Great Britain
11
What is the origin of the phrase “Iron Curtain”?
It was a metaphor used by W.Churchill about Soviet isolation from the West.
It was employed by General D. Eisenhowers staff when discussing the Soviets
It was a headline printed by William R. Hearst to describe Soviet policies
It was a codename for PresidentReagan's plan to force the Soviets into debt
12
In response to the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Soviet Union...
invaded Afghanistan.
formed the Warsaw Pact.
launched Sputnik I.
constructed the Berlin Wall
13
What was the iron curtain?
an invisible line that divided communist Europe from Western Europe
a dark and gloomy mood that was felt throughout postwar Europe
the Berlin Wall that surrounded the western zones of occupation in Berlin
the separation between the industrialized world and the developing world
14
Which of the following statements about former US Senator Joseph McCarthy is correct?
He wrote a book called The Red Scare
He was a spy for the Soviet Union and sold plans for a nuclear bombing
He started a new political party that was based on communist ideas
He accused people of doing things to harm the United States without proof
15
Which TWO statements describe a common effect of BOTH the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War?
Both proved Americans supported all gov. policies
Both launched a fear of a nuclear strike in America
Both increased America's fear of other countries and distrust of government

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