The term “Iron Curtain” actually refers to what?

invisible line between Eastern Europe Western Europe

After WWII, US signed many treaties with countries. Which factor caused US to sign treaties?

the growing threat of the Soviet Union and world communism

Which powers controlled a section of Germany after WWII?

France, Great Britain, Soviet Union, US

What is Nikita Krushchev well known for doing?

denied civil liberties and human rights within Soviet Union

In 1950, the US became involved in Korean War. Why did the US become involved in this war?

to stop the spread of communism to South Korea

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1
Who gave the graduation speech at Westminster College that started the term “Iron Curtain”?
Winston Churchill
Joseph Stalin
Harry S. Truman
Nikita Krushchev
2
Why was this war referred to as the "Cold War"?
homes were rationing gas
there was a great snow storm in the US
it was very cold in Russia
neither side fired a shot
3
This picture is depicting what attempt to aid the people of West Berlin?
Berlin Airway
Eastern Airlift
Berlin Airlift
Germany Airlift
4
The term “Iron Curtain” actually refers to what?
A weapon used in the Cold War to prevent nuclear attacks
invisible line between Eastern Europe Western Europe
Nickname for USSR spies that took over the U.S. government
Wall divided Eastern Berlin and Western Berlin until 1989
5
After WWII, US signed many treaties with countries. Which factor caused US to sign treaties?
outbreak of revolutions in South American and Latin America
growing sense of trust between China and the Soviet Union
the growing threat of the Soviet Union and world communism
the failure of the US troops to fight effectively in WWII
6
What year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1987
1990
1989
1991
7
Which former Axis power in WWII, later joined the NATO?
Italy
Great Britain
Norway
China
8
Which powers controlled a section of Germany after WWII?
France
Great Britain
Soviet Union
US
9
What year did East and West Germany unite as one?
1989
1987
1990
1991
10
How many different US Presidents served during the Cold War?
seven
nine
four
eight
11
What is Nikita Krushchev well known for doing?
believed that U.S. was being governed by communists
allied force leader who felt U.S. should aid Korean troops
leader of the Soviet Union
denied civil liberties and human rights within Soviet Union
12
In 1950, the US became involved in Korean War. Why did the US become involved in this war?
to prevent the collapse of the government of North Korea
to stop North Korean from taking over Hong Kong
to prevent attacks against United States shipping
to stop the spread of communism to South Korea
13
Who was U.S. Senator who claimed that the U.S.’s government had been taken over by Communists?
Harry S. Truman
Nikita Krushchev
Joseph McCarthy
Joseph Stalin

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