Neff's Fifth Grade Cold War Quiz!

Which conflict of the 1960s led to a tense military standoff with nuclear weapons in Cuba?

What was the name given to North Korean fighters in South Vietnam?

Which organization was formed as a defense against the Soviet Union?

Which conflict of the 1960s involved a failed attack on Cuba?

This is the policy that prevents the spread of communism:

The dictator of Cuba during the Cold War was:

Which organization is responsible for oil (petroleum) production?

The government owns all property.

What was the nickname for the Berlin Wall?

Which of the following was/is NOT a communism country?

Goods are distributed equally among people.

Which organization seeks to provide peaceful solutions to problems?

What started the Space Race?

Eisenhower approved over 40,000 miles of:

What was the name of the first satellite successfully launched into space?

People work for their own personal wealth.

What did NOT contribute to the rise of mass media communication?

True or False: Many American men "dodged" the Vietnam draft by leaving the country.

What symbolized the end of the Cold War?

How were Vietnam veterans treated when they returned to the US?

Where did many families move to during the 1950s?

Who is the only US President to resign from office?

How many different US Presidents served during the Cold War?

The Vietnam War ended and all of Vietnam became:

People get to choose their own careers.

Which of the following was NOT a popular consumer good during the 1950s?

The Berlin Wall divided:

The 1950s saw this conflict in the attempt to contain communism:

Who was responsible for the Red Scare?

After WWII, US factories produced more:

People work for the benefit of the community, not themselves.