The US supported Ngo Dinh Diem in Vietnam primarily because

though unpopular with S. Vietnamese, he was anti-communist

NATO was originally formed to

defend western Europe from Soviet agression

During the Cold War, nations that adopted a policy of nonalignment believed they should

follow a course independent of the superpowers

One reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 was to

keep East Germans from fleeing to the West section of Berlin

The Eisenhower doctrine (1956) authorized _______, and reinforced the US policy of containment.

military force against potential aggression toward the US

The purpose of both the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan was to

prevent the spread of communism

The goal of Mikhail Gorbechev's perestroika and glasnost was

stimulate economic growth and political discussion

The US pursued détente with China and USSR primarily as a means to

a "peace with honor" withdrawal from Vietnam

Which did not influence the USSR decision to pursue détente in late 1960s-early 1970s?

shared faith in moral diplomacy

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Cold War - Europe and Asia

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1
Changes in the political borders of East European countries during the 1990s were the result of
decline of NATO
failure of communism
expansion of the Warsaw pact
end of free trade
2
The US supported Ngo Dinh Diem in Vietnam primarily because
he swore he would fight authoritarianism in Vietnam
he was popular democratic leader among the South Vietnamese
he promised favorable trade to US once Vietnam was reunited
though unpopular with S. Vietnamese, he was anti-communist
3
The purpose of both NATO and the Warsaw Pact is to
eliminate political corruption
establish a military alliance
discourage religious toleration
promote economic self sufficiency
4
In the 1950s, what was the status of most countries in Eastern Europe?
satellites of the Soviet Union
participants in the Marshall Plan
allies of the United States
satellites of Germany
5
Which leader's policies included glasnost and perestroika?
Nikita Krushchev
Fidel Castro
Deng Xiaoping
Mikhail Gorbechev
6
NATO was originally formed to
promote religious freedom
isolate member nations from the rest of the world
stop the flow of immigration between member nations
defend western Europe from Soviet agression
7
Which of these groups were the major supporters of 20th century communist revolutions?
bourgeoisie and nobility
entrepreneurs and capitalists
priests and artisans
workers and peasants
8
In the chronology of the Cold War, which event occurred most recently?
Cuban Missile Crisis
fall of the Berlin Wall
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
Korean War
9
During the Cold War, nations that adopted a policy of nonalignment believed they should
reject international environmental treaties
Be exempt from United Nations decisions
follow a course independent of the superpowers
restrict trade with neighboring countries
10
In response to the Berlin Crisis in which he tried to force the West out of Berlin, Khrushchev
eventually gave up and agreed to work with the West
built the Berlin Wall
threatened a Soviet invasion of Western Europe
waited until the West abandoned their assistance to the city
11
One reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 was to
keep East Germans from fleeing to the West section of Berlin
meet the requirements of NATO
complete the post World War 2 rebuilding of Berlin
promote reunification of East Germany and West Germany
12
US involvement in Vietnam greatly escalated under which US president?
Johnson
Ford
Nixon
Kennedy
13
The imaginary line that split the West European from the East European countries after WW2 was
Iron Curtain
Berlin Wall
line of demarcation
prime meridian
14
The Eisenhower doctrine (1956) authorized _______, and reinforced the US policy of containment.
economic sanctions against aggressive nations
All the above
the use of nuclear weapons toward threatening nations
military force against potential aggression toward the US
15
Which event most accurately depicts the US Cold War policy of brinkmanship?
Vietnam War
Berlin Airlift
Korean War
Cuban Missile Crisis
16
The purpose of both the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan was to
prevent the spread of communism
support the construction of the Iron Curtain
attempt to solve world hunger
increase membership of the United Nations
17
The goal of Mikhail Gorbechev's perestroika and glasnost was
stimulate economic growth and political discussion
resume development of Soviet nuclear weapons
expand collectivization and communes
stop expansion of NATO into Eastern Europe
18
Which Cold War event is correctly matched with the year in which it occurred?
launch of Sputnik by Soviet Union - 1981
destruction of the Berlin Wall - 1980
Berlin Airlift- 1950
Cuban Missile Crisis - 1962
19
The US pursued détente with China and USSR primarily as a means to
a "peace with honor" withdrawal from Korea
a "peace with honor" withdrawal from Vietnam
encourage disarmament among Warsaw Pact nations
to avoid a nuclear war
20
The Truman doctrine and NATO were United States' responses to the
concern about the partition of India in 1947
communist threat after WW2
Fear of economic depression after WWI
threat of the Nazis in the 1930s
21
The USSR was willing to pursue a policy of détente following what major uprising?
Berlin Crisis
Solidarity movement
Hungarian Revolts
Prague Spring
22
Which did not influence the USSR decision to pursue détente in late 1960s-early 1970s?
US willingness to also pursue detente
Ostpolitik
shared faith in moral diplomacy
Sino-Soviet Split
23
In 1968, the area East of the bold black boundary included members of
The Triple Alliance
European Union
NATO
Warsaw Pact
24
The destruction of the Berlin Wall and the breakup of the Soviet Union signify the
collapse of the Taliban
strength of the Warsaw Pact
end of the Cold War
power of the European Union
25
Which event best illustrates the US policy of containment?
Hungarian Revolt
launching of Sputnik
Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia
Korean War

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