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COLD WAR
COLD WAR
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Why did a war break out in Korea?
The Soviets were trying to spread Communism to South Korea
The Soviets wanted to stop the spread of Communism
The South Koreans were trying to become capitalist
The United States had soldiers in North Korea
2
The Cold War became a battle over what two political/economic systems
Socialism and Communism
Communism and Christianity
Capitalism and Communism
Juice Stand and Sportmart
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What did the Soviets do in 1961?
Executed prisoners
Built a wall in Berlin
Tested a hydrogen bomb
Ended Communism
4
Why would the Soviets want a base in Cuba?
The beautiful views
It was close to the United States
Cuba wanted to invade Mexico
To increase trade
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Why were people escaping from East Germany to West Germany?
West Germany was a communist state
There was more freedom in the West
No one wanted to be German
The Soviets only wanted educated people
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After the nuclear arms race, what was the next “race” that developed?
The Disgrace Race
The "Race" Race
The Haste Race
The Space Race
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The Marshall Plan started in 1948. Why do you think European nations needed this money?
American currency had more value
They were recovering from war
They did not have enough schools
They did not have a modern economy
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Which region fell under the “Iron Curtain”?
West Africa
Eastern Europe
Western Europe
East Asia
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What kind of weapons were the focus of the arms race?
Guns
Nuclear
Boats
Fire
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What is a "Cold" war?
A war without direct conflict
A war without enemies
A war without an end
A war that involves many countries
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One way the US and Soviets competed during the Cold War was...
Building Zoos
Building Islands
Building Weapons
Building Statues
