“ . . . An iron curtain has descended across the continent.” What did this metaphor refer to?

The division between the United States and the Soviet Union

How was Nixon signing the Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty with the Soviet Union significant?

It addressed concerns about nuclear weaponry

Why was the loyalty review board created in 1947?

Government feared the spread of communism in the US

Which of the following best describes the counterculture of the 60’s and 70’s?

Culture of the youth clashed with traditional culture

The ruling of the Supreme Court in U.S. vs. Nixon is an example of what democratic principle?

The system of Checks and Balances

Which of the following lists the events from the Vietnam War, in correct chronological sequence

Golf of Tonkin Resolution-Vietnamization-Paris Peace Accords

What was the main difference between the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan?

The Marshall Plan focused on political stability in Europe

President John F. Kennedy supported the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba as an effort to

remove a communist dictator from power

What is a long term consequence of the event shown in this image?

Easing of cold war tension between the US and the Soviets

Which of the following BEST describe the “credibility gap” during the Vietnam War?

Televised War images vs. Claims of government officials

Why would the U.S. not oppose an invasion of North Korea?

Soviet Union attempted to spread communism to all of Korea

"But the dread secret, . . . atomic might are not ours alone.” Why is this a concern for the US

The proliferation of nuclear weapons

At the end of World War II, what two superpowers emerged on the international stage?

The Soviet Union and the United States

Which development is most closely associated with the belief in the domino theory?

military involvement in Vietnam

How did Americans on the Home Front respond to the Korean War?

Fear of communism increased and Anticommunist sentiment grew

How did the formation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact impact the Cold War?

Strong military alliances intensified the Cold War

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Unit 10 Cold War

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Cold War: The United States and Soviet Union

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1
“ . . . An iron curtain has descended across the continent.” What did this metaphor refer to?
The similar military strategies of the US and Soviet Union
The division between the United States and the Soviet Union
The policy of containment and the Marshall Plan
The wall erected to isolate West Berlin after World War II
2
How was Nixon signing the Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty with the Soviet Union significant?
It required the release of classified government recordings
It did not addressed concerns about nuclear weaponry
It addressed concerns about nuclear weaponry
It ended the Cold War
3
Why was the loyalty review board created in 1947?
The US was concerned they were loosing the Cold War
Government feared the spread of communism in the US
The US government was ready to go to war in Korea
Government began to limit the civil rights of Americans
4
Which of the following best describes the counterculture of the 60’s and 70’s?
African-American and Women fight for equality
Culture of the youth coincides with traditional culture
Baby boomers culture is accepted by fundamentalists
Culture of the youth clashed with traditional culture
5
Between which two years did American military personnel in Vietnam escalate the greatest?
1969-1970
1961-1962
1967-1968
1965-1966
6
Which of the following events had the most long lasting impact on Florida’s economic growth?
The Bay of Pigs invasion
The end of the Cold War
The launching of Sputnik
The Cuban Missile Crisis
7
The ruling of the Supreme Court in U.S. vs. Nixon is an example of what democratic principle?
Separation of Powers
The system of Checks and Balances
The authority of the Judicial Branch
The authority of the Executive Branch
8
Which of the following lists the events from the Vietnam War, in correct chronological sequence
Golf of Tonkin Resolution-Vietnamization-Paris Peace Accords
Vietnamization-Paris Peace Accords-Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Paris Peace Accords-Golf of Tonkin Resolution-Vietnamization
Vietnamization-Paris Peace Accords-Golf of Tonkin Resolution
9
How did the conflict in Vietnam influence politics on the Home Front during the war?
Executive authority expanded
African American voter turnout increased
Voter registration increased
Judicial decisions challenged more often
10
What was the main difference between the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan?
The Truman Doctrine focused on economic recovery in Europe
The Truman Doctrine focused on political stability in Europe
The Marshall Plan focused on economic recovery in Europe
The Marshall Plan focused on political stability in Europe
11
President John F. Kennedy supported the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba as an effort to
remove a communist dictator from power
stop the flow of illegal drugs to the United States
rescue hostages held by Cuban freedom fighters
support Fidel Castro’s efforts for reform
12
What is a long term consequence of the event shown in this image?
Easing of Vietnam War protests in the US
Easing of cold war tension between the US and the Soviets
The end of the Cold War
The end of the Korean War
13
Which of the following BEST describe the “credibility gap” during the Vietnam War?
Baby Boom generation vs. Protests on college campuses
Doves vs. Hawks
Draft card burnings vs. Shootings at Kent State
Televised War images vs. Claims of government officials
14
What policy did Nixon use to remove US ground troops (Army) from South Vietnam?
Flexible Response
Vietnamization
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Watergate
15
Why would the U.S. not oppose an invasion of North Korea?
U.S. Citizens did not support entering into another war
Soviet Union attempted to spread communism to all of Korea
Many U.S. citizens distrusted the American government
The U.S. would oppose an invasion of North Korea
16
"But the dread secret, . . . atomic might are not ours alone.” Why is this a concern for the US
The use of nuclear weapons in war
The end of the Cold War
The proliferation of nuclear weapons
The creation of nuclear weaponry
17
At the end of World War II, what two superpowers emerged on the international stage?
The Soviet Union and Japan
The Soviet Union and the United States
The Soviet Union and Germany
The Soviet union and Britain
18
Which development is most closely associated with the belief in the domino theory?
construction of the Berlin Wall
military involvement in Vietnam
signing of the nuclear test ban treaty
end of the Korean War
19
How did Americans on the Home Front respond to the Korean War?
Citizens supported internment camps for Korean Americans
Citizens refused to register for the selective service
Citizens refused to volunteer for military service
Fear of communism increased and Anticommunist sentiment grew
20
How did the formation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact impact the Cold War?
Americans were resistant to any “pact” with the Soviet Union
Most Americans were isolationists and against the Cold War
Both improved trade relations between the US and Europe
Strong military alliances intensified the Cold War

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