Ultimately, why did the United States go to war on the Korean Penninsula?

To help stop the spread of communism.

Which statement below best describes The Cold War?

ended up being an Arms Race between the USA and the USSR

What is significant about the Cuban Missile crisis?

The world came dangerously close to nuclear war

Where was the "Iron Curtain" located?

It separated Democratic and Communist countries in Europe

The Domino Theory states

If one country falls to Communism, others will too.

The Truman Doctrine can be best described as

stopping the spread of communism

What happens to Eastern European countries(Hungry, Romania, etc.)at the conclusion of WWII?

they fall into the soviet bloc and adopt communism.

What was the outcome of the Korean War?

Cease fire (no one wins), borders remain the same.

What was the purpose of the building a wall in the city of Berlin?

To ensure E Berliners did not cross the wall into W Berlin.

What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?

was to grant $$ to countries so they would NOT turn communist.

McCarthyism refers to?

Sen McCarthy starting a 2nd Red Scare in America.

The Bay of Pigs invasion was?

When Cuba was invaded by US citizens.

What was the Iron Curtain?

A figurative wall that separated E & W Europe.

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1
Ultimately, why did the United States go to war on the Korean Penninsula?
To help stop the spread of communism.
To help stop immigration.
To help Korea on the invasion of Russia.
To help Korea break away from China.
2
What was the US foreign policy pertaining to Russia & Communism?
containment of communism
help spread the importance of democracy
make sure that communism does not come to the Western Hemisphere
the Red Scare
3
Which statement below best describes The Cold War?
ended up being an Arms Race between the USA and the USSR
It was a war fought between the USA and the USSR.
It was the war which was fought during the winter in North Korea
is one of the best Call of Duty games in the franchise.
4
What is significant about the Cuban Missile crisis?
The US solidified its relationship with Cuba
The world came dangerously close to nuclear war
Americans finally learned how to make 'Cafe con Leche
The world came close to finding peace with Russia.
5
Where was the "Iron Curtain" located?
On the border between North and South Korea
It separated Democratic and Communist countries in Europe
Between Yugoslavia & Slovenia
In Germany as it separated East & West Germany
6
The Domino Theory states
If one country falls to Communism, others will too.
containment of Communism
the US must help Eastern European countries defeat Communism.
Detente' with Communist countries
7
What does NATO assure for its members?
Collective of nations for diplomacy.
Collective bargaining.
that all nations will share in prosperity
Collective Security
8
Approximately how long did the Cold War go on for?
50 Years
10 years
100 Years
The Winter of 1945
9
The Truman Doctrine can be best described as
Helping our European Allies out at the end of WWII
War Reparations for losing WWII
Stopping Hitler and the Nazis
stopping the spread of communism
10
What happens to Eastern European countries(Hungry, Romania, etc.)at the conclusion of WWII?
they become allies of the United States.
they become independent sovereign countries.
they become neutral and isolationists.
they fall into the soviet bloc and adopt communism.
11
What was the outcome of the Korean War?
Trump and Kim Jong Un become best buds and exchange haircuts.
the South Koreans won and country unified.
Communist win and country unified.
Cease fire (no one wins), borders remain the same.
12
The Bay of Pigs invasions' main objective was..
Overthrow the Cuban Government
Prevent Cuba from turning to Communism
to catch all those darn pigs
Prevent Russia from arming Cuba with Nuclear Weapons
13
Which option below would be a common characteristic in a Communist country?
Everyone works for the state
Free Press
Leaders are elected by the people
Free Market Capitalism
14
What was the purpose of the building a wall in the city of Berlin?
no wall ever existed, its a figurative wall
to keep immigrants out of E Berlin
To ensure W Berliners did not cross the wall into E Berlin.
To ensure E Berliners did not cross the wall into W Berlin.
15
What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?
was to grant $$ to countries so they would NOT turn communist.
Was grant $$ that started Financial Aid to college students.
Was grant $$ to assist in the establishing of NATO.
Was grant $$ so that other countries would buy weapons.
16
NATO was created as a military alliance against this Nation?
Russia
Cuba
China
North Korea
17
McCarthyism refers to?
Sen McCarthy starting a 2nd Red Scare in America.
Sen McCarthy accusing some Americans of being racist
Sen McCarthy accusing Americans of bribery.
Sen McCarthy holding hearings on Govt corruption.
18
What was USSR/Russia's version of NATO?
Warsaw Pact
The Russian Gang
The Red Scare
Warsaw Boys
19
The Bay of Pigs invasion was?
When the US invaded normandy to enter WWII
When France and the US invaded England.
When Cuba and the US finally opened talks.
When Cuba was invaded by US citizens.
20
What was the Iron Curtain?
A wall that will never be toppled.
Where the Soviets built the Berlin Wall.
A literal wall that is 100 ft tall separating E & W Europe
A figurative wall that separated E & W Europe.

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