IB Cold War Quiz 2

Question 1

What was Eisenhower's New Look policy?

Accepted Answer

The reliance on superior air power and nuclear weapons

Question 2

How much money did the USA offer within the Marshall Plan?

Accepted Answer

$13 billion

Question 3

In which year did the USSR explode its first nuclear weapon?

Accepted Answer

1949

Question 4

When did the Korean War begin?

Accepted Answer

1950

Question 5

In which year did Truman give a speech that became known as the 'Truman Doctrine'?

Accepted Answer

1947

Question 6

How many Korean civilians were killed in the Korean War?

Accepted Answer

I million

Question 7

How many troops were killed in the Korean War?

Accepted Answer

27,000

Question 8

In which year did Eisenhower become President?

Accepted Answer

1953

Question 9

In which year was NATO set up?

Accepted Answer

1949

Question 10

What was Eisenhower's overall Cold War policy?

Accepted Answer

Aggression should be met with aggression

Question 11

Why did McCarthy lose his power and influence?

Accepted Answer

He accused army Generals

Question 12

When did China become Communist?

Accepted Answer

1949

Question 13

Who was the leader of North Korea during the war?

Accepted Answer

Kim Il-Sung

Question 14

After the Communist take-over in China, where did the former leader, Chiang, escape to?

Accepted Answer

Taiwan

Question 15

Who was Eisenhower's Secretary of State?

Accepted Answer

Dulles

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