Which statement BEST describes the goals of Mikhail Gorbechev's policies of "perestroika"?

Gorbachev wanted to restructure the Soviet economy & gov't.

After the fighting in the Korean War ended in 1953,

the North remained controlled by Communists.

The main reason the United Nations sent troops to Korea in 1950 was to

prevent North Korea from conquering South Korea

What wasthe original purpose of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)?

to provide a defense pact against possible Soviet attack

The "iron curtain" Winston Churchill referred to

divided European countries into communist & non-communist.

The "Domino Theory" during the post-World War II era held that

if one country were to fall to communism, others would

In order to break the Soviet blockade of West Berlin in 1948, the US and Great Britain

began an airlift to keep West Berlin supplied with goods.

When the Cold War ended, what happened to the Soviet Union?

It was divided into many independent countries.

When did China become communist?

after a civil war won by the followers of Mao Zedong

As a result of Castro'srevolution in Cuba

tensions in the Cold War b/w the US & the USSR increased.

The Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 was a confrontation between

the United States and the Soviet Union.

The so-called "Truman Doctrine" was specifically designed to aid

countries trying to resist the spread of Communism.

Which statement best describes most Eastern European countries immediately after World War II?

became satellite states of the Soviet Union

The first man-made satellite to be placed into orbit was

the Soviet Union's Sputnik I in 1957.

After the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I in1957, the United States responded by

increasing funding to its own space program.

The primary purpose of the Marshall Plan was to

aid the economic recovery of war-torn Europe.

What was the outcome of the Vietnam War?

Vietnam was united under one communist rule.

One reason the Soviet Union formed the Warsaw Pact was to

limit the threat of invasion from Western Europe

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1
Thecollapse of the USSR in 1991 marked the end of decades of_______________ rule in the nation
Socialist
Communist
Capitalist
Fascist
2
Which statement BEST describes the goals of Mikhail Gorbechev's policies of "perestroika"?
Gorbachev wanted to restructure the Soviet economy & gov't.
Gorbachev wanted to dismantle the Communist Party.
Gorbachev wanted to reduce Soviet dependence on NATO.
Gorbachev wanted to strengthen the Soviet army and navy.
3
After the fighting in the Korean War ended in 1953,
Communists lost control of all of Korea.
the South remained controlled by Communists.
the North remained controlled by Communists.
Communists controlled all of Korea.
4
"Perestroika" and "Glasnost"·These factors contributed to the
collapse of the Soviet Union.
formation of the United Nations.
beginning of the "Cold War."
American invasion of Afghanistan.
5
What event resulted in death sentences for 12 Nazi war criminals & prison for 8 others?
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The Rosenberg Trial
The International Military Tribunal
The Nuremberg Trials
6
The main reason the United Nations sent troops to Korea in 1950 was to
ensurethat food reached areas of the Korean Peninsula
forcethe inspection of nuclear weapons plants in N. Korea
restorepeace between warring factions of Buddhism and Shinto
prevent North Korea from conquering South Korea
7
Who led the nationalists in China?
Chiang Kai-shek
Ho Chi Minh
Ngo Dinh Diem
Mao Zedong
8
What wasthe original purpose of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)?
to create free trade between all nations
to provide a defense pact against possible Soviet attack
to form a plan for the economic recovery of Western Europe
to prevent another world war
9
The "iron curtain" Winston Churchill referred to
divided European countries into communist & non-communist.
was caused by the collapse of the Soviet Union.
was one of the primary causes of World War II.
divided Korea along the 38th Parallel.
10
The "Domino Theory" during the post-World War II era held that
once humans got to the moon, bases on planets would follow
if one country were to fall to communism, others would
the youth of the US were losing their moral foundation
if a one state repealed its segregation laws, others would
11
In order to break the Soviet blockade of West Berlin in 1948, the US and Great Britain
broke off all diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union.
blockaded Cuba in retaliation to Soviet actions.
instituted a boycott of all imported Soviet goods.
began an airlift to keep West Berlin supplied with goods.
12
When the Cold War ended, what happened to the Soviet Union?
It became a communist nation.
It came under the rule of a king.
It was divided into many independent countries.
It isolated itself from the rest of the world.
13
Which nation experienced a communist revolutionin the years immediately following WWII?
Russia
Afghanistan
China
Japan
14
Which political organization was MOST associatedwith the "iron curtain" countries?
OPEC
United Nations
NATO
Warsaw Pact
15
When did China become communist?
after World War II when the Soviet Union rebuilt China
after a civil war won by the followers of Mao Zedong
after and election won by the Communist Party
after a civil war won by the followers of Chiang Kai-Shek
16
As a result of Castro'srevolution in Cuba
tensions in the Cold War b/w the US & the USSR increased.
ties between the United States and Cuba were strengthened.
Cuba became a US territory
Cuba became independent of Spain.
17
A 1959 revolution resulted in a communist system being established in which Caribbean country?
Dominican Republic
Cuba
Jamaica
Haiti
18
Which event caused American schools to emphasize science & math courses in the 1950s &60s?
the Cuban Missile Crisis
the Space Race
the Vietnam War
the Korean War
19
The Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 was a confrontation between
the United States and the Soviet Union.
the Soviet Union and Cuba.
Cuba and Venezuela.
Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
20
The so-called "Truman Doctrine" was specifically designed to aid
countries helping the United States in the Vietnam War.
states trying to integrate public schools.
countries trying to resist the spread of Communism.
people who were in poverty.
21
Which statement best describes most Eastern European countries immediately after World War II?
became dependent on aid provided by the Marshall Plan
became satellite states of the Soviet Union
adopted democratic reforms in their political systems
emerged as world economic powers
22
The first man-made satellite to be placed into orbit was
the United States' Vanguard I in 1958.
a military spy satellite launched by China.
the Soviet Union's Sputnik I in 1957.
a telecommunications satellite from France.
23
After the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I in1957, the United States responded by
attempting to shoot it down with missiles.
buying their rocket technology.
blockading East Berlin.
increasing funding to its own space program.
24
What country was divided into communist & non-communist zones after WWII?
USA
Thailand
Germany
Canada
25
The primary purpose of the Marshall Plan was to
stop the spread of Communism in Southeast Asia.
set up a military alliance of anti communist nations.
end the rift between the United States & the Soviet Union.
aid the economic recovery of war-torn Europe.
26
What was the outcome of the Vietnam War?
Vietnam remains divided at the 38th parallel.
Vietnam was united under one communist rule.
Vietnam remains divided at the 17th parallel.
Vietnam was united under one democratic rule
27
Under the leadership of Mao Zedong, communism flourished in what country?
South Korea
China
North Korea
Vietnam
28
One reason the Soviet Union formed the Warsaw Pact was to
challenge the economic successes of the Common Market
ease the transition to democracy
limit the threat of invasion from Western Europe
help institute capitalism in Eastern Europe
29
What nations NEVER became communist?
South Korea
Vietnam
Japan
Cuba
30
Which of these was the most noticeable symbol ofthe "Iron Curtain"?
17th Parallel
Great Wall
38th Parallel
Berlin Wall
31
In the 30 years after World War II, which area was most influenced by the Soviet Union?
EasternEurope
SoutheastAsia
NorthAfrica
CentralAmerica
32
The collapse of the Soviet Union MOST LIKELY resulted in which event?
the end of communism around the world
the end of World War II
the end of the Cold War
the end of a worldwide economic depression

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