What was a major outcome of the Korean War (1950-1953)?

Korea continued to be a divided nation

Both the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963 & the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT) of 1972

were attempts to ease Cold War Tensions

The Cuban missile crisis (1962) influenced President John F. Kennedy’s decision to

Negotiate the limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty with the USSR

Which foreign policy decision by President Truman is an example of the policy of containment

Providing military aid to Greece and Turkey

What is the principal message of this cartoon?

President LBJ is finding it difficult to exit Vietnam

In the period following WWII, the US established a long-term military presence in W Germany in

an effort to stop communist expansion in Europe

The Truman Doctrine was originally designed to

Contain communism by giving aid to Greece and Turkey

What was a result of the takeover of Cuba by Fidel Castro?

Many people fled from Cuba to the United States

The policy of détente was used by President Richard Nixon in an effort to

Decrease tensions between the Soviet Union and the US

The Hungarian uprising of 1956, the U-2 incident, and the Cuban missile crisis led to

Increased tension between the US and the Soviet Union

Which conclusion can be drawn from a study of the Vietnam War?

Foreign policy can be altered by public opinion

President JFK reacted strongly to the situation described in this speech primarily because

The location of Cuba gave the US little time to respond

This poster from 1967 is an expression of

Opposition to the United States involvement in Vietnam

The United States undertook the action shown in the cartoon primarily to

Stop the spread of communism in Western Europe

Which US foreign policy decision most clearly reflects the relationship shown in the cartoon?

Negotiation of the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT)

One way the United States government reacted to the Soviet launching of Sputnik in 1957 was by

Increasing federal spending on math and science education

President John F. Kennedy supported the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba as an effort to

Remove a communist dictator from power

Which action best illustrates the Cold War policy of containment?

Creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

After World War II, the Marshall Plan was proposed as a way to

Help European nations recover economically

What is the main idea of this 1945 cartoon?

The world community must stop the spread of nuclear weapons

One reason the United States became involved in the Vietnam War was to

Prevent the spread of communism in Indochina

The War Powers Act of 1973 was passed by Congress as a response to the

United States involvement in the Vietnam War

One goal of the Marshall Plan (1947) was to

Rebuild the economy of Western Europe

The main idea of this carton from the late 1940s is that

American economic aid is assisting European recovery

The main goal of Richard Nixon’s foreign policy of détente was to

Improve relations with the Soviet Union

Which newspaper headline would have appeared after the breakup of the Soviet Union?

“POLAND AND HUNGARY JOIN NATO”

Which generalization regarding these headlines is most valid?

The Cold War affected US domestic and foreign policy

In 1948, the United States responded to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin by

Organizing an airlift of supplies to West Berlin

A goal of the Marshall Plan (1948) was to

Provide economic aid to European nations

In the 1960s, a common goal of President JFK’s Alliance for Progress & Peace Corps was to

Support developing nations while containing communism

What is a valid conclusion based on this statement?

Geography plays an impt role in determining foreign policy

What advice about US involvement in Vietnam is President LBJ being given in this letter?

Increasing US military commitment to Vietnam is a mistake

President Richard Nixon’s policy of détente is best characterized by his

Attempt to reduce tension with the Soviet Union

The main reason that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed after WWII was to

Provide collective security against Communist aggression

The plan described in this passage contributed to the

Long-term division of Germany into two nations

Which United States effort is the Soviet Union responding to in this cartoon?

An attempt to stabilize the economy of Western Europe

The Cuban Missile Crisis was effectively ended when the

Soviet Union agreed to withdraw weapons from Cuba

Which conclusion is supported by the information provided on this map?

The war did little to alter the division of Korea

The policy of détente pursued by President Richard Nixon was an effort to

Reduce conflict with the Soviet Union

What does this photograph indicate about the United States in the 1950s?

Much fear was created by the Cold War

In this statement, J. Robert Oppenheimer was referring to the

Dangers of the nuclear arms race

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1
What was a major outcome of the Korean War (1950-1953)?
North Korea became an ally of the United States
Korea continued to be a divided nation
Control of Korea was turned over to the United Nations
South Korea became a communist nation
2
The cartoonist is commenting on which Cold War foreign policy?
Détente
The domino theory
Brinkmanship
Collective security
3
Both the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963 & the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT) of 1972
were attempts to promote the peaceful use of atomic energy
were attempts to ease Cold War Tensions
were attempts to share military technologies
were attempts to settle boundary disputes in Europe
4
The Cuban missile crisis (1962) influenced President John F. Kennedy’s decision to
Negotiate the limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty with the USSR
Send Peace Corps volunteers to aid developing countries
Forbid Americans to trade with and travel to Latin America
Reduced the nation’s commitment to NATO
5
Which foreign policy decision by President Truman is an example of the policy of containment
Providing military aid to Greece and Turkey
Recognizing the new nation of Israel
Supporting the trials of war criminals in Germany and Japan
Relieving General MacArthur of his Korean command
6
These headlines refer to the relationship between the United States
Cuba
Panama
Mexico
Canada
7
What is the principal message of this cartoon?
President LBJ is worried about a communist attack on the US
The United States is afraid of a united Vietnam
Other nations in Southeast Asia might fall to communism
President LBJ is finding it difficult to exit Vietnam
8
In the period following WWII, the US established a long-term military presence in W Germany in
an effort to allow the UN to resolve international disputes
an effort to prevent the renewal of German aggression
an effort to support the unification of Europe
an effort to stop communist expansion in Europe
9
The Truman Doctrine was originally designed to
Use the UN to eliminate threats posed by the Soviets
Contain communism by giving aid to Greece and Turkey
Stop the proliferation of nuclear weapons
Rebuild Southeast Asia by extending economic aid
10
What was a result of the takeover of Cuba by Fidel Castro?
Relations between the Soviet Union and Cuba worsened
Trade between the United States and Cuba increased
Many Cuban Americans returned to their homeland
Many people fled from Cuba to the United States
11
The policy of détente was used by President Richard Nixon in an effort to
Create stronger ties with Western Europe
Decrease tensions between the Soviet Union and the US
Improve relations with Latin America
Promote democratic government in China
12
The Hungarian uprising of 1956, the U-2 incident, and the Cuban missile crisis led to
Military actions by the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
International efforts to control communist China
Increased tension between the US and the Soviet Union
Creation of the Warsaw Pact
13
Which conclusion can be drawn from a study of the Vietnam War?
The policy of containment was successful
Military superiority ensures military victory
Foreign policy can be altered by public opinion
The power of the President is reduced during wartime
14
President JFK reacted strongly to the situation described in this speech primarily because
The US & the Warsaw Pact had formed a military alliance
These missiles could threaten US oil supplies in S. America
The United States feared an influx of Cuban refugees
The location of Cuba gave the US little time to respond
15
This poster from 1967 is an expression of
Opposition to the United States involvement in Vietnam
Opposition to health care reform for seniors and the poor
Support for increased financing of environmental programs
Support for the foreign policy of the president
16
The United States undertook the action shown in the cartoon primarily to
Force Soviet satellite countries to break away
Stop the spread of communism in Western Europe
Keep the Soviet Union from developing atomic weapons
Prevent Adolf Hitler from returning to power in Germany
17
Which US foreign policy decision most clearly reflects the relationship shown in the cartoon?
Support of Israel in the Six Day War
Quarantine of Cuba
Issuance of the Eisenhower Doctrine
Negotiation of the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT)
18
One way the United States government reacted to the Soviet launching of Sputnik in 1957 was by
Urging more Americans to buy war bonds
Increasing federal spending on math and science education
Starting the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT)
Establishing a naval blockade of Cuba
19
President John F. Kennedy supported the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba as an effort to
Rescue hostages held by Cuban freedom fighters
Stop the flow of illegal drugs to the United States
Remove a communist dictator from power
Support Fidel Castro’s efforts for reform
20
Which action best illustrates the Cold War policy of containment?
Creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Encouraging scientific cooperation between the Allies
Participating in the Nuremberg trials
Recognizing the state of Israel in 1948
21
After World War II, the Marshall Plan was proposed as a way to
Improve diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union
Bring Nazi war criminals to justice
Help European nations recover economically
Remove nuclear weapons from Western Europe
22
What is the main idea of this 1945 cartoon?
Korea’s development of atomic bombs has threatened the peace
The world community must stop the spread of nuclear weapons
The Treaty of Versailles was successful in preventing WWII
Germany should be criticized for using atomic bombs
23
Which event marked the beginning of the space race with the Soviet Union?
Launch of Sputnik
U-2 Spy plane incident
Berlin airlift
Creation of the space shuttle program
24
One reason the United States became involved in the Vietnam War was to
Stop China from seizing Vietnam
Prevent the spread of communism in Indochina
Support the government of North Vietnam
Reduce French influence in Vietnam
25
The War Powers Act of 1973 was passed by Congress as a response to the
United States involvement in the Vietnam War
Threat of communism in the Middle East
Invasion of Kuwait by Iraq
Spread of nuclear weapons during the Cold War
26
One goal of the Marshall Plan (1947) was to
Rebuild the economy of Western Europe
Fund the construction of the iron curtain
Provide defensive weapons to Great Britain
Bring Nazi war criminals to trial in Nuremberg
27
The main idea of this carton from the late 1940s is that
American economic aid is assisting European recovery
Europeans are not serious about solving their problems
Europe is slipping into chaos and revolution
Containment is failing to stop Soviet expansion in W. Europe
28
The main goal of Richard Nixon’s foreign policy of détente was to
Abolish the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Improve relations with the Soviet Union
Assure American victory in Vietnam
Resolve conflicts in the Middle East
29
Which newspaper headline would have appeared after the breakup of the Soviet Union?
“RUSSIAN TROOPS INVADE AFGHANISTAN”
“PRESIDENT REAGAN SUPPORTS CONTRAS IN NICARAGUA”
“POLAND AND HUNGARY JOIN NATO”
“PRESIDENT CARTER ANNOUNCES CAMP DAVID AGREEMENT”
30
Which generalization regarding these headlines is most valid?
The United Nations led the effort to contain fascism
The Cold War affected US domestic and foreign policy
The US returned to a foreign policy of neutrality after WWII
The Soviet Union assisted in rebuilding Japan after WWII
31
In 1948, the United States responded to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin by
Shutting down transportation to East Berlin
Organizing an airlift of supplies to West Berlin
Supporting the UN peacekeeping efforts in Western Germany
Tearing down the wall between East Berlin and West Berlin
32
A goal of the Marshall Plan (1948) was to
Provide economic aid to European nations
Provide military aid to the Warsaw Pact
Rebuild Japan after World War II
Establish a Pan-American military alliance system
33
In the 1960s, a common goal of President JFK’s Alliance for Progress & Peace Corps was to
Support developing nations while containing communism
Improve Arab-Israeli relations
Fight the spread of the AIDS epidemic
End colonialism in Latin America and Asia
34
What is a valid conclusion based on this statement?
Isolationism is the best way to preserve peace
Weapons of the US should be stationed on foreign soil
Geography plays an impt role in determining foreign policy
Presidential attempts were made to end military alliances
35
Brinksmanship, the domino theory & massive retaliation are elements of US foreign policy
associated with the Civil War
associated with the Cold War
associated with the War on Terror
associated with the Revolutionary War
36
Question Below
Neutrality
Détente
Appeasement
Brinksmanship
37
What advice about US involvement in Vietnam is President LBJ being given in this letter?
Military success will guarantee the president’s reelection
Escalation of the Vietnam War is necessary to stop communism
Increasing US military commitment to Vietnam is a mistake
Victory in the Vietnam War is assured if policy continues
38
Question Below
Reduce Cold War tensions
Negotiate a lasting peace in the Middle East
Establish a worldwide human rights policy
Increase cooperation in the United Nations
39
President Richard Nixon’s policy of détente is best characterized by his
Attempt to reduce tension with the Soviet Union
Support for membership in the UN for communist countries
Order to bomb Cambodia
Decision to dismantle the nuclear weapons arsenal of the US
40
The main reason that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed after WWII was to
Provide collective security against Communist aggression
Increase trade between European nations
Rebuild Western European economies
Encourage “people-to-people” peaceful diplomacy
41
The plan described in this passage contributed to the
Complete removal of United States troops from Germany
Domination of Germany by France
Long-term division of Germany into two nations
Authorization for Germany to join the Axis powers
42
Which United States effort is the Soviet Union responding to in this cartoon?
An effort to improve United States-Soviet relations
A plan to join to reduce military spending
An attempt to stabilize the economy of Western Europe
A commitment to rebuild the League of Nations
43
Question Below
Détente
Peaceful coexistence
Appeasement
Domino theory
44
The Cuban Missile Crisis was effectively ended when the
Cuban authorities signed new trade agreements with the US
Bay of Pigs invasion removed Fidel Castro from power
Soviet Union agreed to withdraw weapons from Cuba
US announced the formation of the Alliance for Progress
45
Which conclusion is supported by the information provided on this map?
China refused to aid North Korea
S. Korea was never in danger of being defeated by N. Korea
The war did little to alter the division of Korea
The UN could have won by sending troops across the Yalu
46
The policy of détente pursued by President Richard Nixon was an effort to
Reduce conflict with the Soviet Union
Maintain access to East Asian markets
End trade barriers among Western Hemisphere nations
Increase foreign aid to African nations
47
What does this photograph indicate about the United States in the 1950s?
Much fear was created by the Cold War
Only government officials would be safe in a nuclear attack
The nation had become the only nuclear superpower
Extraordinary steps were taken to hide atomic weapons
48
These headlines refer to which international conflict?
Korean War
Persian Gulf War
World War I
World War II
49
Which of these events related to space exploration occurred first?
John Glenn orbiting Earth
Development of the space shuttle
Launching of Sputnik
Neil Armstrong walking on the Moon
50
In this statement, J. Robert Oppenheimer was referring to the
Positive effects of atomic energy
Failures of appeasement
Benefits of neutrality
Dangers of the nuclear arms race
51
Which event is most closely associated with the end of the Cold War?
Tearing down the Berlin Wall
President Richard Nixon’s visit to China
Sending United States troops to Afghanistan
Withdrawal of the United States troops from Vietnam
52
Question Below
Cuba and the Soviet Union
The Dominican Republic and Haiti
North Korea and South Korea
China and Japan
53
Which action was taken by the US government to help Europe’s economic recovery after WWII?
Joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Forming the Alliance for Progress
Creating the Marshall Plan
Sending troops to Turkey
54
The 1957 launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union embarrassed the United States because it
Confirmed the United States use of U-2 spy planes
Appeared that the US had failed to keep up in science
Revealed that the Soviets had nuclear weapons
Allowed the Soviets to place missiles in Turkey
55
Which event best completes this graphic organizer?
Persian Gulf War
Vietnam War
Holocaust
D-Day Invasion
56
Which heading best completes the partial outline below?
Areas divided as the Result of Wars
Neutral nations During World War II
Original Signers of the League of Nations Charter
Major Allies of the United States
57
Congress responded to the situation described in this passage by
Supplying troops to a peacekeeping operation
Calling for creation of the NATO
Sending combat troops to the Mediterranean region
Sending military and economic aid to Greece and Turkey
58
Question Below
Encouraging space exploration
Increasing cultural exchanges
Lowering barriers to trade
Limiting nuclear weapons
59
Which generalization about the Korean War is supported by information on the maps?
Neither side experienced a major military victory
At the end of the war, Korea remained a divided nation
The war began when South Korea attacked North Korea
MacArthur launched an invasion from China early in the war
60
What was the purpose of the Berlin airlift?
Supplying West Berlin with goods during the Soviet blockade
Forcing the Soviet Union to end its occupation of E. Germany
Assisting people trying to escape from East Berlin
Helping defeat the German military
61
A main goal of President Richard Nixon’s policy of détente was to
Sponsor free elections in North and South Korea
Negotiate an end to the Arab-Israeli conflict
Reduce tension between the United States & the Soviet Union
Build support for the Nationalist govt of Taiwan
62
The program described in this quotation was part of the foreign policy of
Containment
Colonialism
Neutrality
Détente
63
The situation shown on the map was primarily the result of the
Need to bring a unified Germany into the United Nations
Desire to conduct war crimes trials for Nazi leaders
Continuing disagreement among Allies about Germany’s future
Demand of England & France that Germany pay reparations
64
Question Below
Provide economic aid to the nations of the Warsaw Pact
Prevent the spread of communism
Support worldwide revolutions
Avoid foreign entanglements
65
In foreign affairs, the domino theory was mainly applied to
The movement for national independence in Africa
Japanese expansion in East Asia
The communist threat in Southeast Asia
United States involvement in Latin America
66
Which development is most closely associated with the belief in the domino theory?
Construction of the Berlin Wall
End of the Korean War
Signing of the nuclear test ban treaty
Military involvement in Vietnam
67
The Eisenhower Doctrine (1957) was an effort by the United States to
Take possession of Middle East oil wells
Counter the influence of the Soviet Union in the Middle East
Gain control of the Suez Canal
Find a homeland for Palestinian refugees
68
These events occurred during the presidency of
Jimmy Carter
Lyndon B. Johnson
Richard Nixon
John F. Kennedy
69
The United States created the Marshall Plan (1947) as a program to
Deliver weapons to Nationalist China
Increase civil defense during the Cold War
Provide economic aid to war-damaged Europe
Develop an atomic bomb
70
Question Below
Promote American business in Asia
Encourage membership in the United Nations
Limit the spread of communism
Gain additional overseas colonies
71
United States foreign policy changed following World War II as the United States
Rejected membership in the United Nations
Pursued a policy of appeasement toward the Soviet Union
Became more involved in world affairs
Returned to a policy of isolationism
72
The United States carried out the idea expressed in this late 1940s cartoon by
Airlifting supplies to West Berlin
Agreeing to turn over control of Berlin to the UN
Accepting Russian authority over West Berlin
Forming a military alliance with Russia
73
Which situation was a result of the Vietnam War?
The War Powers Act was repealed in Congress
South Vietnam was able to maintain its noncommunist status
Richard Nixon was forced to resign the presidency
The US questioned its role as a police officer of the world
74
Which idea is best described in this passage?
Domino theory
Appeasement
Neutrality
Isolationism
75
The creation of the NATO illustrates a commitment to the concept of
Isolationism
Mutual defense
Human Rights
Colonialism
76
The United States government responded to the situation described in this quotation by
Supporting the efforts of the Warsaw Pact
Reaffirming its commitment to isolationism
Threatening a nuclear attack
Offering economic aid to many European nations
77
Which action occurred for the first time in the early 1950s during the Korea War?
United States troops fought in Asia
A president was impeached for abusing his power
The UN used military force against an aggressor nation
United States and Soviet troops fought on the same side
78
Question Below
Promote an isolationist foreign policy
End the Korean War
Limit the spread of communism
Provide aid to Asian nations
79
President John F. Kennedy attempted to deal with the situation shown on the map by
Imposing a naval blockade to isolate Cuba
Landing an invasion force on the Cuban mainland
Bombing all the missile sites simultaneously
Allowing the Soviet Union to keep some missiles in Cuba
80
The crisis described in this passage was resolved when
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev met with President Kennedy
The United States seized control of Cuba
The Soviet Union withdrew its missiles from Cuba
Cuba became a capitalist nation
81
United States involvement in the Vietnam War was based in part on a desire to
Prevent renewed Japanese expansionism in the Pacific
Contain communism in Southeast Asia
Assure an adequate supply of oil from the Middle East
Protect American business interests in China
82
After WWII, the relationship between the US and the Soviet Union became strained because
Each nation believed that the other was a threat
The US used military forces in Cuba & South Vietnam
Both nations were competing for supremacy in space
The US prevented the Soviet Union from joining the UN
83
Which statement most accurately explains why the war Powers Act (1973) was passed?
President LBJ failed to send enough troops to South Vietnam
Congress wanted to reassert its right to authorize war
Military leaders demanded limits on presidential authority
President Nixon negotiated a peace treaty with North Vietnam
84
The Berlin airlift was used during the Cold War to
Support peacekeeping efforts by NATO
Prevent a communist takeover of Greece and Turkey
Rescue people fleeing West Germany
Overcome a blockade created by the Soviet Union
85
This conversation is referring to the
End of the Cold War and reunification of Germany
Expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Start of the Berlin airlift
The Nuclear Test Ban Treaty & creation of the Hot Line
86
Which statement most accurately expresses the main idea of the cartoon?
Americans hope the Marshall Plan will quickly help Europe
The Marshall Plan will limit Europe’s economic recovery
The Marshall Plan will bankrupt the American taxpayer
Europe will not take advantage of the Marshall Plan
87
Which statement about the Cold War is illustrated by these headlines?
Communist forces were frequently victorious in Asia
Summit talks frequently succeeded in limiting int'l tensions
Superpower rivalries involved conflicts in other nations
US military support was most often deployed in Europe
88
The main foreign policy objective of the Marshall Plan (1948-1952) was to
Fight poverty in Latin America
Stop communist aggression in Korea
Provide jobs for unemployed Americans
Rebuild the economies of European nations
89
The primary goal of the United States foreign policy of containment was to
Stop communist influence from spreading
Overthrow existing dictatorships
Return to noninvolvement in world affairs
Gain territories in Africa and Latin America
90
Which event of 1948-1949 is illustrated by this cartoon?
Berlin airlift
Reunification of Germany
Allied invasion in Normandy
Collapse of the Berlin Wall
91
President Harry Truman supported a containment policy after World War II in an attempt to
Limit the use of atomic bombs and other nuclear weapons
Bring German and Japanese war criminals to justice
End colonialism in Africa and Asia
Reduce the influence of the Soviet Union in Europe
92
President Kennedy sought to achieve the goal described in this speech through support for the
formation of the Organization of American States (OAS)
formation of the Peace Corps
formation of the South East Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO)
formation of the World Bank
93
In the Truman Doctrine, President Harry Truman pledged to
Support Greece in its fight against communist aggression
Fight hunger in Africa and Asia
Strengthen the United States nuclear arsenal
Reject a policy of containment
94
The statements of Speakers A and D express support for the policy of
Internationalism
Containment
Isolationism
Imperialism
95
A controversial issue that resulted from World War II was the
Commitment of troops without congressional approval
Civilian control of the military
Morality of nuclear warfare
Future role of the League of Nations
96
Which action has come to symbolize the end of the Cold War?
Improving United States relations with China
Achieving a truce in the Korean War
Tearing down the Berlin Wall
Establishing the Peace Corps
97
The changes shown on the chart most clearly reflect the
Influence of the business cycle
Failure of United States military policy
Reverses in political party control of Congress
Effects of the Cold War
98
This statement by President Kennedy suggests a continued commitment to the foreign policy of
Appeasement
Imperialism
Containment
Isolationism
99
President Nixon’s visit to the People’s Republic of China in 1972 was significant because it
Decreased United States dependence on Chinese exports
Brought about the unification of Taiwan and Communist China
Convinced the Chinese to abandon communism
Reduced tensions between the US and Communist China
100
The major reason the United States became involved in the Korean War was the
Desire to limit Japanese expansion
Threat of communism spreading throughout Asia
Need to prevent war between China and the Soviet Union
Demand by the United States for Korean natural resources
101
In this excerpt, Secretary of State George Marshall is identifying the need to
Allow European workers to settle in the United States
Provide economic assistance to struggling European nations
Install democratic governments in the nations of W. Europe
Strengthen European military defenses
102
The main idea expressed in the cartoon involves the
Need for all people to be informed about world affairs
Problems created by the development of nuclear weapons
Relationship between consumer needs and military needs
Problems with the shift from a wartime to peacetime economy
103
In presenting the two “strategists,” the cartoonists intended to emphasize the idea that
Religion has not place in United States foreign policy
Extremist views are not helpful in solving hard problems
Increasing the military is the only way to combat aggression
The US should focus on domestic rather than foreign issues
104
Which statement about the Marshall Plan is most accurate?
It was given to all African & Asian allies in the Cold War
It was used to rebuild European nations after World War II
It was denied to all former World War II enemies
It was used to finance rearmament after World War II
105
US participation in the UN & NATO after World War II demonstrated that the United States
Embraced a postwar policy of strict neutrality
Believed in the principle of hemispheric isolation
Returned to the policy it followed after World War I
Recognized the importance of international cooperation
106
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (1964) provided congressional support for
Reestablishing trade with Cuba
Escalating military action in Vietnam
Withdrawing from the United Nations
Expanding the Alliance for Progress
107
The immediate impact of the 1957 launch of Sputnik I was that it
Heightened the space race as a form of Cold War competition
Ended peaceful coexistence between the US & the Soviet Union
Forced the United States to find new sources of fuel
Focused attention on the need to regulate outer space
108
The main purpose of this speech was to win public support for
Surpassing the Soviet Union in the space race
Establishing a missile defense system on the Moon
Controlling the spread of nuclear weapons
Cooperating with communist countries in exploring space
109
The main purpose of the War Powers Act of 1973 was to
Allow people to vote on the issue of US commitments overseas
Expand the power of Congress to declare war
End the Vietnam War on favorable terms
Limit presidential ability to send troops into combat abroad
110
The situation in Europe described by Secretary of State George Marshall was the result of the
Takeover of Greece and Turkey by communists
Failure of the United Nations to help people in need
Construction of the Berlin Wall by the Soviet Union
Devastation caused by fighting in World War II
111
This statement is most closely associated with the
Nuclear test ban controversy
Cuban missile crisis
Bay of Pigs Invasion
United States-Soviet space race
112
The United States policy of détente can best be described as an effort to
Reduce tensions with the Soviet Union
Halt the arms race with China
Negotiate peace agreements with North Korea
End an embargo against Cuba
113
What was the main reason for President Kennedy’s action toward Cuba?
The cost of building missile defense in Florida was high
Cuba is located close to the United States
The US needed to protect business investments in Cuba
Cuba threatened to seize US merchant ships in the Caribbean
114
Which speakers reflect the foreign policy beliefs of the Truman administration after WWII?
A & B
B & C
C & D
A & D
115
Which term is used to describe President Nixon’s foreign policy toward the Soviet Union?
Brinkmanship
Détente
Neutrality
Collective security
116
In the 1950s, the domino theory was used by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to justify
Opposing Britain and France in the Suez Canal crisis
United States involvement in Vietnam
Joining the United Nations
Sending federal troops into Little Rock, Arkansas
117
Which attitude about Cold War rivalries is expressed by President Ronald Reagan in this speech?
Communist nations have brought stability to Europe
Communist nations, not w. democracies, threaten world peace
Reducing nuclear arms results in lower defense spending
The US has made no attempt to pursue peaceful coexistence
118
What was one result of World War II?
The arms race ended
Two superpowers emerged
Communism was eliminated
The Cold War ended
119
Which conclusion can best be drawn from the US involvement in the Korea War & the Vietnam War?
The threat of nuclear war is necessary to settle conflicts
Popular wars have assures the reelection of presidents
War is the best way to support developing nations
The Cold War extended beyond direct conflict with the USSR
120
President Nixon put his idea into practice by
Expanding economic relations with communist nations
Declaring an end to the Korean War
Ending collective security agreements
Abandoning his policy of détente
121
What was one outcome of the Cuban Missile crisis in 1962?
The Soviet Union withdrew its nuclear missiles from Cuba
The United States seized military control of Cuba
Fidel Castro met with President John F. Kennedy
Cuba became a communist nation
122
Which statement about the United Nations is an opinion rather than a fact?
The UN administers health education programs
The UN is a successful peacekeeping organization
The UN's Security Council has 15 members
The UN is supported by contributions of member nations
123
During the 1960s, the foreign policy of President Lyndon B. Johnson was criticized because it
Failed to support the space program
Restricted overseas travel for American citizens
Eliminated economic aid to African nations
Escalated the Vietnam War
124
The Marshall Plan (1948) and the Cuban missile crisis (1962) are most closely associated with
The creation of the Alliance of Progress
The establishment of the Peace Corps
United States-Soviet relations during the Cold War
An increase in trade between the United States and Cuba
125
Which event led directly to the end of the cold war?
Creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Formation of the European Union
Reunification of Germany
Breakup of the Soviet Union
126
Based on this passage, a major purpose of the Yalta Conference was to
Offer Germany generous terms of surrender to shorten the war
Prevent Germany’s membership in the United Nations
Rebuild German industries following the war
Prepare for control of Germany after World War II
127
Which action did President Kennedy take following this statement?
Urging Allied forces to remove Soviet weapons from Cuba
Breaking off diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union
Asking the UN to stop grain shipments to the Soviet Union
Ordering a naval quarantine of Cuba
128
During the Korean War, Truman removed General MacArthur from command because MacArthur
Refused to serve under the United Nations
Threatened civilian control of the military
Lacked the experience to provide wartime leadership
Called for an immediate end to the war
129
In the years immediately following WWII, United States foreign policy was primarily focused on
Sending volunteers to developing countries
Maintaining neutrality in world conflicts
Containing the spread of communism
Securing peace in the Middle East
130
President Kennedy responded to warnings like this by
Joining the Soviet Union in building a space station
Pledging to put a man on the Moon within a decade
Promising to explore Mars and other nearby planets
Asking Congress to fund the Hubble telescope
131
The United States experience in the Vietnam War supports the idea that the outcome of a war
Is dependent on using the greatest number of soldiers
Is determined mainly by technological superiority
Is assured to countries dedicated to democratic ideals
Can be strongly affected by public opinion
132
Which development is reflected in these headlines?
The return of an isolationist foreign policy
The beginning of pro-democracy movements during the Cold War
The post-World War II expansion of communism
The beginning of détente between the Soviet Union and the US
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The United States committed to a Cold War policy of mutual defense when it
Established the Eisenhower Doctrine
Joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Aided the Nationalists in China
Rejected UN efforts to halt atomic weapons
134
Which development led to the other three?
President JFK set the goal of landing a man on the Moon
A joint Soviet-American space mission was announced
The US govt increased funding for science and math education
The Soviet Union launched the Sputnik satellite
135
The air corridors shown on the map were used during the airlift in 1948 and 1949 to
Fly combat troops into the Soviet sector
Overcome a Soviet blockade of Berlin in East Germany
Prevent a Soviet invasion of West Germany
Bomb the city of Berlin
136
Which event of the 1950s most likely led to the publication of this cartoon?
Russia put cosmonauts on the Moon
The Soviet Union launched the Sputnik satellite
American students scored low on tests in math and science
The United States was defeated in the Vietnam War
137
This statement shows the commitment of the United States to the principle of
Collective Security
Militarism
Neutrality
Colonialism
138
What is the main idea of this 1967 cartoon?
The domino theory no longer applied to Southeast Asia
Desertion by United States soldiers was widespread
The policy of expanding the Vietnam war is filled w/ hazards
A bridge into Laos & Cambodia helped US soldiers invade Asia
139
The League of Nations and the United Nations were both formed with the goal of
Supporting the spread of democracy
Preventing wars through peaceful negotiations
Monitoring the world’s monetary systems
Prohibiting the development of nuclear weapons
140
In this passage, George Kennan is suggesting that the United States should
Abandon Western Europe to Soviet Control
Pursue policies to limit the spread of Soviet influence
Launch an attack on the Soviet Union
Admit that the Soviet Union posed no real threat to the US
141
One result of the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union was that the two nations
Broke all diplomatic ties
Formed competing military alliances
Refused to trade with each other
Clashed over control of the Mediterranean Sea
142
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Colonialism
Isolationism
Détente
Containment
143
President Richard Nixon’s foreign policy of détente was an attempt to
Defend United States interests in Latin America
Resolve Middle East conflicts
Improve relations with the Soviet Union
Increase the power of the United Nations Security Council
144
What was a direct result of the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961?
The United States announced its Good Neighbor policy
The communist government in Nicaragua was overthrown
Fidel Castro was removed from power
Cold War tensions increased
145
Which foreign policy term would be the most appropriate title for the partial outline below?
Appeasement
Imperialism
Containment
Noninvolvement
146
The shelter pictured in this handbook was designed to help Americans survive
Pandemic diseases
Nuclear war
Natural disasters
Global climate changes
147
President Kennedy created the Peace Corps in the 1960s to
Overthrow Soviet control in Eastern Europe
Rebuild United States cities through urban renewal
Fight revolutionaries in with military force
Improve economic conditions in developing countries
148
Which statement explains the relationship between the events described in these newspapers?
The US and the Soviet Union began sharing space technology
Congress reduced military spending to fund space exploration
Sputnik prompted the US to expand its space program
Space ended competition between the US & Soviet Union
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In 1957, the United States government responded to the event described in this headline by
Building a joint space station with the Soviet Union
Constructing President Reagan’s “Star Wars” defense system
Reducing military spending
Providing funds to improve the educational system in the US
150
The graph indicates that the Marshall Plan tried to prevent the spread of communism in Europe
by encouraging domestic revolutions in Europe
by making European nations dependent on the United Nations
by providing military aid to France and Great Britain
by restoring economic stability throughout Western Europe
151
Which statement about the Vietnam War is an opinion?
The Vietnam War had been the longest in US history
Disagreement over the war divided the American public
US forces withdrew from Vietnam during the Ford Presidency
President LBJ’s escalation of the war was a mistake
152
Which war is associated with the events mentioned in these headlines?
Korean War
World War II
Persian Gulf War
Vietnam War
153
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Sharing the development of atomic weapons
Setting up postwar aid for Great Britain
Protecting the colonial empires of the warring nations
Settling major wartime issues of the Allied powers
154
President Richard Nixon supported the policy of détente as a way to
Undermine Soviet influence in Africa and Asia
Introduce democratic elections to communist nations
Encourage nations to break ties with the Soviet Union
Reduce tensions between the US and the Soviet Union
155
Which presidential action best represents the policy of détente?
George Bush’s actions to remove Iraqi forces from Kuwait
Nixon’s Strategic Arms Limitations Talks (SALT) with USSR
Lyndon B. Johnson’s escalation of the Vietnam War
JFK’s order for the Bay of Pigs invasion against Cuba
156
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Start of an arms race between the US and the Soviet Union
Renewal of Nazi fascism in Germany, Italy, and Spain
Starvation of refugees from Eastern Europe
Expansion of communism into Western Europe
157
To implement the idea expressed in this statement, President Kennedy supported the
Formation of the Peace Corps
Establishment of the South East Asia Treaty Organization
Removal of United States troops from Korea
Creation of the Marshall Plan
158
Question Below
Détente
Globalization
Brinkmanship
Imperialism
159
The crisis highlighted in these newspaper headlines was the
Placement of nuclear missiles in Cuba by the Soviet Union
Opposition of Cuba to the Alliance for Progress
Invasion of the Bay of Pigs in Cuba
Election of Fidel Castro as president of Cuba
160
These headlines best illustrate the United States commitment to a policy of
Isolationism
Containment
Détente
Imperialism
161
The cartoon reflects conflicting opinions held during the United States involvement in
World War I
The Persian Gulf War
The Spanish-American War
The Vietnam War
162
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed in 1949 primarily to
Promote free trade between the United States and Asia
Promote social and cultural exchanges between members
Provide for the mutual defense of the member nations
Rebuild Western Europe’s war-ravaged economy
163
What was a major result of the Cuban missile crisis of 1962?
Fidel Castro was removed from power
Steps were taken to relax Cold War tensions
Trade between Cuba and the United States increased
United Nations forces invaded Cuba
164
The Marshall Plan (1948-1952) was a United States effort to assist the nations of Europe by
Sending United States troops to trouble spots
Providing economic aid
Continuing Lend-Lease aid to the Soviet Union
Forming a strong military alliance
165
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The threat of China to both nations
Mutual dependence of Middle East petroleum
Pressure from nonaligned nations
The potential for global nuclear destruction
166
One similarity between the Truman Doctrine & Eisenhower Doctrine is that both were designed to
Limit the spread of communism
Help develop the space program
Assist rebellions against the Soviet Union
Restrict Untied States foreign aid
167
Which event is most closely associated with the end of the Cold War?
Passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Establishment of a policy of détente with the Soviet Union
Fall of the Berlin Wall
Invasion of Afghanistan by the Soviet Union
168
The domino theory was used to justify United States involvement in the
Bosnian Crisis
Vietnam War
Berlin Airlift
War on Poverty
169
President Reagan was calling for the end of the
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
Division of Berlin, Germany
Nuclear arms race
Warsaw Pact
170
One reason for the creation of the Peace Corps by President John F. Kennedy was to
Give support to developing nations
Provide workers for industrial nations
Stop the spread of AIDS in Africa and Asia
Gain control of territory in Latin America
171
Question Below
Interventionism and détente
Neutrality and containment
Appeasement and internationalism
Isolationism and involvement
172
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Maintain neutrality during World War I (1914-1917)
Avoid conflict with Germany and Japan in the 1930s
Wage the Cold War in the 1950s
Increase trade with Latin America in the 1970s
173
Question Below
Force OPEC to end its oil embargo
Offset communist influence in the region
Combat anti-American terrorist threats
Defend Israel against Arab invasions
174
The easing of the Cold War tensions between the US & the Soviet Union during the 1970s was
called Containment
called Neutrality
called Isolationism
called Détente
175
Which pair of events shows a correct cause-and-effect relationship?
Secession of South Carolina – election of Abraham Lincoln
Passage of the Meat Inspection Act–publication of The Jungle
Soviets launch Sputnik – US lands astronauts on the Moon
US enters the Spanish-American War–sinking of the USS Maine
176
The primary reason for the formation of the NATO in 1949 was to
Block the German Nazi threat in Europe
Maintain peace in the Middle East
Protect Western Europe from the Soviet Union
Increase United States influence in Asia
177
These headlines are most closely associated with the
Decline of Cold War hostilities
Failures of the containment policy
Military arms race
Successes of communism in the Soviet Union
178
The primary purpose of President Richard Nixon’s policy of détente was to
Maintain a favorable balance of trade with China
Ease tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union
Assure an adequate supply of oil from the Middle East
Expand United States military involvement in Southeast Asia
179
The beginning of the collapse of communism in E. Europe is most closely associated with the
Formation of the European Union
Intervention of NATO in Yugoslavia
Admission of Warsaw Pact nations to NATO
Fall of the Berlin Wall

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