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A review of the Cold War Unit
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During WWII the US became an Arsenal of Democracy, what does this mean?
Rosie became a superstar
We began placing Japanese Americans in internment camps
We began mass producing military supplies for our allies
We set fire to major world capitals
2
In 1987, __ Pres. Reagan said to the U.S.S.R. "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall". Which wall?
the Kitchen Wall Debate
The Great Wall
Hadrian's Wall
Berlin Wall
3
A pact created to protect the gains of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe
Warsaw Pact
NAACP
United Nations
NATO
4
After WWII, Japan became a ___
Radiation hot zone where no human could live
Broken nation divided by allied powers
Monarchy and ally of China
Democratic nation and ally of the United States
5
What did the Marshall Plan do?
Provided billions of dollars for rebuilding Europe
Allowed all refugees to live in America
broke apart Germany
Built a wall in Berlin
6
After the Tet Offensive, how did Americans at home respond to the Vietnam War?
Anti-War Protests
Volunteered to Fight
Planted gardens
Made bomb shelters
7
Superpowers did not fight directly but fought thru smaller countries
Star Wars
Battles
Proxy Wars
Distraction Wars
8
What is the best title for this map?
Europe during the Great Depression
Europe after the Cold War
Vietnam during the Cold War
Europe during the Cold War
9
The US feared the spread of Communism because...
It was like Fascism and could cause WWIII
It made people sick
It weakened the economy in America
Democracy would spread
10
What marked the fall of communism in 1989?
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The creation of the Berlin Wall
Ho Chi Minh's death
Vietnam War
11
Which of the following best describes the US' relationship with Europe after WW2?
Hatred and Distrust
Willingness to help rebuild to prevent political instability
We are superior and they should be punished and pay wardebts
We love them so much we sent them flowers
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After the Soviet Union cut off access to the city, West Berlin, Germany. How did allies help?
Supplies were carried in through a series of tunnels.
The people in the city were each given Marshall Checks.
Communist leaders gave them all homes and jobs
Berlin Airlift. Supplies brought to West Berlin by plane.
13
Why was the Vietnam war known as a "living room war"?
It was on the nightly news on TV
Latest updates were published in magazines
It was a board game
Civilans fought
14
The alliance that promised to prevent the spread of communism
NATO
Warsaw Pact
League of Nations
United Nations
15
The Soviet Union dominated what part of Germany and Europe?
Eastern
Northern
Southern
Western
16
What did women like Rosie the Riveter most likely do AFTER World War II?
Led labor unions
Returned to family responsibilities
Kept working
Received a promotion
17
What impact did the Labor Unions have on American workers?
Increased in child labor
increased benefits and salaries
Allowed the government to own businesses
Increased employment
18
To stop Communism from spreading the US and its allies used the strategy of ______
Containment
Hide and Seek
Extermination
Guerrilla Warfare
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The conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union after WWII was called the...
Vietnam War
Cold War
Hot War
WWII
20
The Korean war was between_________ & ______ vs _______ & ______ which ended in a stalemate
North and South Korea Vs the US and the Soviet Union
Soviet Union & Korea versus the US & Vietnam
North Korea & China versus South Korea & the US
Germany and Austro Hungary VS US and Great Britan
21
Which countries were superpowers during in the Cold War?
Soviet Union and Japan
Soviet Union and Germany
Korea and Vietnam
Soviet Union and United States
22
What event started the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The removal of Soviet Missiles
Soviet Union shooting down U2 spy plans
Gulf of Tonkin Attacks
The Bay of Pig Invasion
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What was the significant effect of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
the domino theory was proven to be true
It was the closest the U.S. & USSR came to nuclear war
Cuba & the U.S. became friends
Kennedy & Krushchev became friends
24
This magazine cover depicts which Cold War event?
Astronauts' Fitness Program
The Great Leap Forward
The Space Race
Domino Theory
25
The international organization created after WWII to prevent future wars
League of Nations
Action League NOW
Warsaw Pact
United Nations
26
Which proxy war ended in a stalemate with the country split at the 38th parallel?
Cuban Missile Crisis
Vietnam War
Bay of Pigs
Korean War
27
What did Roosevelt's GI Bill do for WWII veterans?
Gave them US citizenship when they returned
Forced them to pay high war debts
Gave them benefits when they returned home
Gave them medals of honor
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Dwight Eisenhower coined this term to describe the fear that communism would spread.
Wild Fire Theory
Multiply Theory
Iron Curtain
Domino Theory
