why was the Berlin Wall constructed by the Soviets?

to keep East Germans from defecting to West Germany

the 1930s depression in Germany contributed to the rise of Nazi Germany because?

Economic hardships increased political instability

Did the Truman Doctrine use military force/support or economic support to contain Communism?

it provided military support to Western European countries

How did the Marshall Plan help stop the spread of Communism?

it offered economic aid to Western European countries

what is the purpose of NATO and the Warsaw Pact?

it established military alliances

what is the main idea of the Munich pact?

appeasement will save Europe from war

How did Harry Truman help end WWII?

he gave order to drop the atomic bombs

what is the Iron Curtain?

boundary separating communist Europe from democratic Europe

improved relations between the Soviet Union and the U.S.

which event represents the Russian revolution?

ended an autocracy and led to a civil war

What is the major reason why the Holocaust is considered a unique event in European history?

Genocide was organized in great detail by one country

Appeasement is best described as what?

strategically satisfying political demands

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1
which of the two current Korea's is currently flourishing economically?
North Korea
South Korea
West Korea
East Korea
2
Which European country had a revolution in 1917?
Germany
Russia
Ireland
Spain
3
which event is most closely related to the end of the Cold War?
Chernobyl disaster
rise of western migration in Europe
fall of the Berlin Wall
rise of democratic Russia
4
Which war is associated with the Trench Warfare system?
Korean War
WWI
WWII
Vietnam War
5
why was the Berlin Wall constructed by the Soviets?
to keep East Germans from defecting to West Germany
because they were tired of not having people around
they wanted more competition
because they wanted economic prosperity
6
Where did Joseph Stalin want the British and Americans to open a 2nd front?
North Africa
Cairo, Egypt
Rome, Italy
Normandy, France
7
After WWI, The Treaty of Versailles forced which country to pay reparations?
France
Russia
United States
Germany
8
What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?
The refridgerator
The Dust Bowl
the aftermath of WWI
The Stock Market Crash
9
the 1930s depression in Germany contributed to the rise of Nazi Germany because?
Germans were tired of the Kaiser
Germany had no where else to turn
Economic hardships increased political instability
Germany had no allies to turn to
10
what South East Asian nation fought wars between Japan, France and the U.S.?
Vietnam
North Korea
Guam
China
11
Did the Truman Doctrine use military force/support or economic support to contain Communism?
it did all of these
it did very little for the European countries
it provided military support to Western European countries
it provided military force towards eastern europe
12
major reason people extended their credit in the stock market during the late 1920s.
To raise the prices of goods
to start their retirement early
to make quick profits
to raise their salaries
13
At the end of WWII which western European country refused to end its colonial rule of Vietnam?
Great Britain
Belgium
France
Spain
14
How did the Marshall Plan help stop the spread of Communism?
it offered economic aid to Eastern European countries
it did very little to stop Communism
it prevented the fall of West Berlin
it offered economic aid to Western European countries
15
What was Truman's policy during the Cold War that decreased soviet influence?
contagion
appeasement
influentiality
containment
16
what is the purpose of NATO and the Warsaw Pact?
it established the Cold War
it established military boundaries
it establish demilitarized zones
it established military alliances
17
what is the main idea of the Munich pact?
war is a necessity to maintain a balance
appeasement will save Europe from war
freedom of the seas should be contained, no matter what
strength is the best defense against aggressionists
18
How did Harry Truman help end WWII?
he advised FDR to invade mainland Japan
he did nothing
he gave order to drop the atomic bombs
he advised the soviets to invade Japan
19
what is the policy of glorifying war and keeping an army prepared?
patriotism
humanism
globalism
militarism
20
what is the Iron Curtain?
boundary separating Japan and China
boundary separating the North and South United States
boundary separating North and South Korea
boundary separating communist Europe from democratic Europe
21
what is Detente?
appeasing on country politically and economically
improved relations between the Soviet Union and the U.S.
what is "the tent?"
appeasing one dictator from another
22
which event represents the Russian revolution?
established a republic and privatized industry
ended an autocracy and led to a civil war
ended the war with colonists and caused territory to be lost
did away with social structure, establishing a caste system
23
What is the major reason why the Holocaust is considered a unique event in European history?
Because it killed less than 6 million people
Because it affected only those living in western europe
Because it was organized by all the Axis Powers
Genocide was organized in great detail by one country
24
The U.S. and Great Britain believed in self determination in Eastern Europe?
True
Possibly not false
Maybe false
False
25
Appeasement is best described as what?
answering someones call when you dont want to
strategically satisfying political demands
demanding like a little child
demanding fair play in war
26
The U.S. fears of Communism increased when which large country joined the communist ranks?
China
Cambodia
North Korea
Vietnam

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