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A review of the Cold War Unit
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1
The US feared the spread of Communism because...
It made people sick
It was like Fascism and could cause WWIII
Democracy would spread
It weakened the economy in America
2
The international organization created after WWII to prevent future wars
United Nations
Action League NOW
Warsaw Pact
League of Nations
3
After the Soviet Union cut off access to West Berlin, how did the Allies help?
Berlin Airlift-supplies were brought to West Berlin by plane
They were each given Marshall Checks.
Supplies were carried in through a series of tunnels
Communist leaders gave them all homes and jobs
4
To stop Communism from spreading the US and its allies used the strategy of ______
Extermination
Hide and Seek
Containment
Guerrilla Warfare
5
The conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union after WWII was called the...
Vietnam War
WWII
Cold War
Hot War
6
The alliance that promised to prevent the spread of communism
NATO
Warsaw Pact
League of Nations
United Nations
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The Korean war was between_________ and ______ vs _______ and ______ which ended in a stalemate
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
Germany and Austro Hungary VS US and Great Britan
8
What happened to Germany after WWII?
Paid High War Debts
Gained total control of Europe
Divided amongst the Allied Powers
Nuclear Attack
9
What marked the fall of communism in 1989?
The creation of the Berlin Wall
Fall of the Berlin Wall
Ho Chi Minh's death
Vietnam War
10
Which countries were superpowers during in the Cold War?
Soviet Union and Germany
Soviet Union and Japan
Soviet Union and United States
Korea and Vietnam
11
Which war ended in a stalemate with the country split at the 38th parallel?
Cuban Missile Crisis
Vietnam War
Korean War
Bay of Pigs
12
After WWII, Japan became a
Radiation Hot zone where no human could live
Monarchy and Ally of China
Democratic Nation and Ally of the United States
Broken Nation divided by allied powers
13
Dwight Eisenhower coined this term to describe the spread of communism.
Iron Curtain
Wild Fire Theory
Multiply Theory
Domino Theory
14
A pact created to protect the gains of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe
United Nations
NATO
Warsaw Pact
NAACP
15
The Soviet Union dominated what part of Germany and Europe?
South
West
East
North
16
What did women like Rosie the Riveter most likely do AFTER World War II?
Kept working
Received a promotion
Returned to family responsibilities
Led labor unions
17
During WWII the US became an Arsenal of Democracy, What does this mean?
Rosie became a superstar
We began placing Japanese Americans in internment camps
We began mass producing military supplies for our allies
We set fire to major world capitals
18
Which of the following best describes the US' relationship with Europe after WWII?
Hatred and Distrust
We love them so much we sent them flowers
Willingness to help rebuild to prevent political instability
We are superior and they should be punished and pay wardebts
19
Who negotiated with the Soviet Union and said, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall" in 1987?
Ronald McDonald
President Ronald Reagan
President LBJ
President Nixon
20
Why was the Vietnam war known as a "living room war"?
It was a board game
Civilans fought
It was on the nightly news on TV
Latest updates were published in magazines
21
What is the best title for this map?
Europe during the Great Depression
Europe during the Cold War
Vietnam during the Cold War
Europe after the Cold War
22
What did Roosevelt's GI Bill do for WWII veterans?
Forced them to pay high war debts
Gave them US citizenship when they returned
Gave them benefits and money for school when they returned
Gave them medals of honor
23
What did the Marshall Plan do?
Provided Billions of Dollars for rebuilding Europe
broke apart Germany
Built a wall in Berlin
Allowed all refugees to live in America
24
What impact did the Labor Unions have on American workers?
Allowed the government to own businesses
Increased in child labor
Increased employment
increased benefits and salaries
25
How did the Cuban Missile Crisis end?
Gulf of Tonkin Attacks
The removal of Soviet Missiles
Soviet Union shooting down U2 spy plans
The Bay of Pig Invasion
