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A review of the Cold War Unit
Flashcards
27 cards
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Practice quiz
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Questions
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1
Why was the Vietnam war known as a "living room war"?
It was on the nightly news on TV
Civilans fought
It was a board game
Latest updates were published in magazines
2
The Soviet Union dominated what part of Germany and Europe?
South
East
West
North
3
Dwight Eisenhower coined this term to describe the spread of communism.
Domino Theory
Iron Curtain
Wild Fire Theory
Multiply Theory
4
A pact created to protect the gains of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe
Warsaw Pact
NATO
United Nations
NAACP
5
What happened to Germany after WWII?
Divided amongst the Allied Powers
Nuclear Attack
Gained total control of Europe
Paid High War Debts
6
The conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union after WWII was called the...
Vietnam War
WWII
Hot War
Cold War
7
Who negotiated with the Soviet Union and said, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall" in 1987?
Ronald McDonald
President Nixon
President Ronald Reagan
President LBJ
8
The Korean war was between_________ and ______ vs _______ and ______ which ended in a stalemate
North Korea and China vs South Korea and the US
Germany and Austro Hungary VS US and Great Britan
North and South Korea Vs the US and the Soviet Union
Soviet Union and Korea Vs the US and Vietnam
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Wars between smaller countries fighting for the larger superpowers
Distraction Wars
Star Wars
Battles
Proxy Wars
10
What event started the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The removal of Soviet Missiles
Soviet Union shooting down U2 spy plans
Gulf of Tonkin Attacks
The Bay of Pig Invasion
11
Which of the following best describes the US' relationship with Europe after WWII?
Willingness to help rebuild to prevent political instability
Hatred and Distrust
We are superior and they should be punished and pay wardebts
We love them so much we sent them flowers
12
The alliance that promised to prevent the spread of communism
NATO
League of Nations
Warsaw Pact
United Nations
13
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
14
After WWII, Japan became a
Broken Nation divided by allied powers
Monarchy and Ally of China
Democratic Nation and Ally of the United States
Radiation Hot zone where no human could live
15
What did women like Rosie the Riveter most likely do AFTER World War II?
Kept working
Returned to family responsibilities
Received a promotion
Led labor unions
16
What marked the fall of communism in 1989?
Ho Chi Minh's death
The creation of the Berlin Wall
Vietnam War
Fall of the Berlin Wall
17
What did the Marshall Plan do?
broke apart Germany
Built a wall in Berlin
Provided Billions of Dollars for rebuilding Europe
Allowed all refugees to live in America
18
Which countries were superpowers during in the Cold War?
Soviet Union and Japan
Korea and Vietnam
Soviet Union and Germany
Soviet Union and United States
19
During WWII the US became an Arsenal of Democracy, What does this mean?
We began mass producing military supplies for our allies
We began placing Japanese Americans in internment camps
Rosie became a superstar
We set fire to major world capitals
20
Which proxy war ended in a stalemate with the country split at the 38th parallel?
Bay of Pigs
Cuban Missile Crisis
Korean War
Vietnam War
21
What is the best title for this map?
Europe during the Great Depression
Vietnam during the Cold War
Europe after the Cold War
Europe during the Cold War
22
What did Roosevelt's GI Bill do for WWII veterans?
Gave them US citizenship when they returned
Forced them to pay high war debts
Gave them medals of honor
Gave them benefits when they returned
23
The international organization created after WWII to prevent future wars
League of Nations
United Nations
Action League NOW
Warsaw Pact
24
What impact did the Labor Unions have on American workers?
Increased employment
increased benefits and salaries
Allowed the government to own businesses
Increased in child labor
25
The US feared the spread of Communism because...
It weakened the economy in America
It was like Fascism and could cause WWIII
Democracy would spread
It made people sick
26
After the Tet Offensive, how did Americans at home respond to the Vietnam War?
Planted gardens
Made bomb shelters
Anti-War Protests
Volunteered to Fight
27
To stop Communism from spreading the US and its allies used the strategy of ______
Containment
Extermination
Hide and Seek
Guerrilla Warfare
