Which situation resulted from the 1959 Cuban Revolution?

Cuba adopted a communist economic and political system

The Cuban Missile Crisis occurred when

US spy planes spotted Soviet nuclear arms in Cuba

At the Potsdam Conference, leaders of the USA, Great Britain and the USSR met to discuss what?

How to handle Germany post WWII

What statement best describes most Eastern European countries immediately after WWII?

they became satellite states of the Soviet Union

The rise of independent nations in Asia and Africa after WWII illustrates the

decline of European political dominance

When the USSR launched Sputnik I into space, the US

created the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The Berlin airlift of 1948 indicated the West's

commitment to preserve democracy behind the Iron Curtain

What effect did the Iron Curtain have on countries in Central and Eastern Europe?

It hindered interaction with Western Europe

The main reason the UN sent troops to Korea in 1950 was to

prevent North Korea from conquering South Korea

One reason for providing US Economic aid to Europe was

to revive the world's economy & promote democracy

As a member of NATO, the US would most likely be involved in

participating in an international military campaign

Perestroika and Glasnost were introduced to

improve he economy and improve government transparency

The Soviet Union wanted to control Eastern Europe because

it wanted a buffer zone of friendly governments

After WWII the US provided financial aid to W. Germany, Turkey, & Greece b/c these nations were

facing possible communist threats

US economic aid to Western Europe after WWII was intended to primarily

rebuild European Nations & to prevent communism

Which has been a major goal of both Zionists and the Palestinian Arabs in the Middle East?

to have their own independent country

Since its establishment in 1945, the UN has

provided a forum for international negotiations

The rise of nationalistic feelings among Africans during the 20th century was due primarily to

an intense hatred of colonialism

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1
Which situation resulted from the 1959 Cuban Revolution?
Cuba was denied admission to the UN
the power of the Roman Catholic Church was increased.
all social classes supported the new government
Cuba adopted a communist economic and political system
2
The Cuban Missile Crisis occurred when
Cuban exiles invaded at the Bay of Pigs
US spy planes spotted Soviet nuclear arms in Cuba
Fidel Castro installed a Communist government
a Cuban missile landed in the Gulf of Mexico
3
India's partition resulted in
creation of the Indian National Congress
tight British control
violent religious conflicts
equal distribution of wealth
4
At the Potsdam Conference, leaders of the USA, Great Britain and the USSR met to discuss what?
How to handle Germany post WWII
The creation of NATO
How to defeat the Ottoman Empire
The Warsaw Pact
5
What statement best describes most Eastern European countries immediately after WWII?
they merged as economic world powers
they became satellite states of the Soviet Union
the became dependent on Marshall Plain aid
they adopted democratic reforms in their political systems
6
The rise of independent nations in Asia and Africa after WWII illustrates the
failure of nationalist movements in these regions
success of the UN peacekeeping fores
decline of European political dominance
strength of minority groups in these regions
7
When the USSR launched Sputnik I into space, the US
feared the Soviet Union would become the first on Mars
created the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
used satellites to steal information from Soviet businesses
immediately invaded Cuba and China
8
The Berlin airlift of 1948 indicated the West's
willingness to cooperate with the Soviets
belief in a reunited East and West Germany
commitment to preserve democracy behind the Iron Curtain
desire to withdraw their forces from Berlin
9
What effect did the Iron Curtain have on countries in Central and Eastern Europe?
It hindered interaction with Western Europe
It prevented ideological conflicts with Western Europe
It increased trade with Western Europe
It promoted travel to Western Europe
10
The UDHR was written & ratified in 1948 in response to
The Holocaust
The Cold War
Apartheid
The Bosnian Genocide
11
In the post WWII period, the purpose of NATO and the Warsaw Pact was to
discourage religious toleration
establish military alliances
promote economic self-sufficiency
eliminate political corruption
12
The main reason the UN sent troops to Korea in 1950 was to
prevent North Korea from conquering South Korea
restore peace between Hindus and Buddhists
force the inspection of nuclear plants
ensure food reached the civilians
13
One difference between the Korean War and the Vietnam War is that
Vietnam remained divided
Nuclear weapons were used in Korea
Korea remained divided
the UN played a major role in Vietnam & a minor one in Korea
14
_______ is a geopolitical strategy to stop the expansion of an enemy.
the iron curtain
Domino theory
apartheid
containment
15
The US supported South Vietnam because of US concerns about
the spread of communism
another war
French imperialism
Vietnam's economy
16
One reason for providing US Economic aid to Europe was
feverish maintenance of the war effort
to rehabilitate Europe
to revive the world's economy & promote democracy
to promote peace
17
As a member of NATO, the US would most likely be involved in
providing technological aid to developing countries
developing a common currency
regulating international fair labor standards
participating in an international military campaign
18
What influenced the independence movements of colonial countries?
the defeat of Japan
the spread of democratic ideas
the ease of maintaining colonies
anti-nationalism ideals
19
Perestroika and Glasnost were introduced to
suppress growing nationalist movements
abandon arms treaties with the US and Western Europe
tighten government control over the media
improve he economy and improve government transparency
20
The Soviet Union wanted to control Eastern Europe because
it wanted the rich, natural resources
otherwise it might be controlled by Germany
it wanted a buffer zone of friendly governments
Eastern Europeans to elected communist governments
21
After WWII the US provided financial aid to W. Germany, Turkey, & Greece b/c these nations were
facing possible communist threats
beginning their industrial development
newly independent
major military partners of the US
22
"All influence of urban life should be destroyed & replaced with an agrarian, communist utopia"
Cambodia's Khmer Rouge
Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh
Spain's Francisco Franco
The Dominican Republic's Trujillo Molina
23
US economic aid to Western Europe after WWII was intended to primarily
rebuild European Nations & to prevent communism
provide the US with raw materials
bring political unity in Europe
create a tariff free Common Market
24
Which has been a major goal of both Zionists and the Palestinian Arabs in the Middle East?
to unite the Middle East under their religion
to have their own independent country
to improve their relations with the Soviet Union
to become leaders in the world economy
25
Since its establishment in 1945, the UN has
prevented border wars around the world
provided a forum for international negotiations
eliminated hunger worldwide
replaced national armies with international armed forces
26
The rise of nationalistic feelings among Africans during the 20th century was due primarily to
the strengthening of tribal loyalties
an intense hatred of colonialism
a rejection of democratic political ideals.
the existence of a common language

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