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Cold War Review
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A review of the Cold War Unit
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1
After WWII, Japan became a
Democratic Nation and Ally of the United States
Broken Nation divided by allied powers
Radiation Hot zone where no human could live
Monarchy and Ally of China
2
The conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union after WWII was called the...
WWII
Hot War
Cold War
Vietnam War
3
Which countries were superpowers during in the Cold War?
Soviet Union and United States
Soviet Union and Germany
Soviet Union and Japan
Korea and Vietnam
4
Dwight Eisenhower coined this term to describe the spread of communism.
Iron Curtain
Domino Theory
Wild Fire Theory
Multiply Theory
5
What marked the fall of communism in 1989?
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The creation of the Berlin Wall
Vietnam War
Ho Chi Minh's death
6
What did the Marshall Plan do?
broke apart Germany
Allowed all refugees to live in America
Built a wall in Berlin
Provided Billions of Dollars for rebuilding Europe
7
What is the best title for this map?
Europe after the Cold War
Europe during the Great Depression
Vietnam during the Cold War
Europe during the Cold War
8
The Korean war was between_________ and ______ vs _______ and ______ which ended in a stalemate
North Korea and China vs South Korea and the US
Soviet Union and Korea Vs the US and Vietnam
North and South Korea Vs the US and the Soviet Union
Germany and Austro Hungary VS US and Great Britan
9
Which of the following best describes the US' relationship with Europe after WWII?
Willingness to help rebuild to prevent political instability
We love them so much we sent them flowers
We are superior and they should be punished and pay wardebts
Hatred and Distrust
10
The US feared the spread of Communism because...
It weakened the economy in America
It was like Fascism and could cause WWIII
It made people sick
Democracy would spread
11
Who negotiated with the Soviet Union and said, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall" in 1987?
President Nixon
President LBJ
President Ronald Reagan
Ronald McDonald
12
After the Soviet Union cut off access to West Berlin, how did the Allies help?
Berlin Airlift-supplies were brought to West Berlin by plane
Supplies were carried in through a series of tunnels
They were each given Marshall Checks.
Communist leaders gave them all homes and jobs
13
The Soviet Union dominated what part of Germany and Europe?
West
East
North
South
14
A pact created to protect the gains of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe
NATO
Warsaw Pact
NAACP
United Nations
15
What happened to Germany after WWII?
Nuclear Attack
Paid High War Debts
Divided amongst the Allied Powers
Gained total control of Europe
16
During WWII the US became an Arsenal of Democracy, What does this mean?
We set fire to major world capitals
We began mass producing military supplies for our allies
Rosie became a superstar
We began placing Japanese Americans in internment camps
17
Why was the Vietnam war known as a "living room war"?
It was on the nightly news on TV
Civilans fought
Latest updates were published in magazines
It was a board game
18
Wars between smaller countries fighting for the larger superpowers
Proxy Wars
Battles
Star Wars
Distraction Wars
19
What impact did the Labor Unions have on American workers?
Allowed the government to own businesses
Increased in child labor
increased benefits and salaries
Increased employment
20
After the Tet Offensive, how did Americans at home respond to the Vietnam War?
Volunteered to Fight
Made bomb shelters
Anti-War Protests
Planted gardens
21
To stop Communism from spreading the US and its allies used the strategy of ______
Extermination
Hide and Seek
Containment
Guerrilla Warfare
22
The international organization created after WWII to prevent future wars
Action League NOW
United Nations
League of Nations
Warsaw Pact
23
Which proxy war ended in a stalemate with the country split at the 38th parallel?
Korean War
Vietnam War
Cuban Missile Crisis
Bay of Pigs
24
What event started the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The removal of Soviet Missiles
The Bay of Pig Invasion
Soviet Union shooting down U2 spy plans
Gulf of Tonkin Attacks
25
What did Roosevelt's GI Bill do for WWII veterans?
Gave them medals of honor
Gave them US citizenship when they returned
Forced them to pay high war debts
Gave them benefits when they returned
26
The alliance that promised to prevent the spread of communism
League of Nations
United Nations
Warsaw Pact
NATO
27
What did women like Rosie the Riveter most likely do AFTER World War II?
Returned to family responsibilities
Received a promotion
Led labor unions
Kept working
