What allowed for the SALT 1 treaty between the US and Soviet Union to happen?

Nixon opening diplmatic relations with China

Why did Nixon try to keep the Pentagon Papers from being published by the New York Times?

It revealed secrets about the U.S. involvement in Vietnam

Why was the 26th Amendment ratified during the Vietnam War?

Unfair to send 18yr-olds to fight when they could not vote

As the war in Vietnam escalated what did the U.S. do that resulted in demonstrations at home?

The US used the draft to send more troops to Vietnam

The picture best explains which U.S. policy during the Cold War?

To send military aid to Korea and Vietnam

What was the main role of the press (media) during Vietnam?

Reported the truth making people disillusioned about winning

Between 1948-1949 why did the U.S. airlift supplies to West Berlin daily?

To bypass a Soviet blockacde of Berlin without going to war

Which explains why the Supreme Court allowed the Pentagon Papers to be published?

Freedom of the Press (1st Amendment)

What is the goal of the NATO alliance?

To combat Soviet aggression against member nations

What was the primary reason for the U.S. entering the Korean War?

North Korea trying to unify all of Korea under communism

As the Vietnam War dragged on why did the world reactions to the U.S. become hostile?

The U.S. was seen as a bully toward a weaker country

How did Americans express anti-war sentiment during the war in Vietnam?

Large anti-war demonstrations occurred across the country

What was the primary goal of the US during the Cold War (1945-1991)?

to stop the spread of communism

Which best explains why the U.S. entered the Vietnam War?

To stop the spread of Communism in Southeast Asia

What was a major impact of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution on the President?

They gained the power to use the military unilaterally

What was President Kennedy's response to learning about Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba?

To blockade Cuba and issue an ultimatum to remove the nukes

What caused the War Powers act to be passed by Congress and made into law?

Unilateral military action in Korea and Vietnam by the Pres.

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Unit 8: The Cold War (Foreign Policy)

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Korean War, Bay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War (foreign and domestic), and end of Cold War

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1
What allowed for the SALT 1 treaty between the US and Soviet Union to happen?
Nuclear disaster at Chernobyl
new anti-nuclear weapons feelings in the world
The US defeat in the Vietnam War
Nixon opening diplmatic relations with China
2
Why did Nixon try to keep the Pentagon Papers from being published by the New York Times?
It revealed secrets about the U.S. involvement in Vietnam
It was a secret plan to replace members of Congress
It detailed a list of known Communist Americans
It revealed his involvement in Watergate
3
Why was the 26th Amendment ratified during the Vietnam War?
Someone should not serve more than two terms as President
Unfair to send 18yr-olds to fight when they could not vote
Prohibition of alcoholic beverages was a failure
Women were entitled to equal rights
4
As the war in Vietnam escalated what did the U.S. do that resulted in demonstrations at home?
The US placed nuclear missiles in Vietnam
The US used the draft to send more troops to Vietnam
The U.S. invaded Cambodia and Laos
The U.S. began using chemical weapons on Vietnam
5
The picture best explains which U.S. policy during the Cold War?
To send military aid to Korea and Vietnam
To create an advanced spaceflight program
To secretly supply anti-communist rebels in Europe
To plan for nuclear attacks from the Soviet Union
6
What was the main role of the press (media) during Vietnam?
The media was kept out of the Vietnam War
Reported the truth making people disillusioned about winning
They reported only what was allowed by the President
They were used by the government to keep support high
7
The U.S. gave friendly economic aid to Europe after WW2 after issuing the-
Berlin Accords
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Truman Doctrine
Marshall Plan
8
Between 1948-1949 why did the U.S. airlift supplies to West Berlin daily?
To warn the people an an impending invasion by the Soviets
To prevent construction of a wall in the city
To bypass a Soviet blockacde of Berlin without going to war
To drop anti-communist leaflets into the conquered city
9
Which explains why the Supreme Court allowed the Pentagon Papers to be published?
Nixon's unpopularity
Freedom of the Press (1st Amendment)
The ruling of Tinker v Des Moines
The passing of the War Powers Act
10
What is the goal of the NATO alliance?
To stop the spread of nuclear weapons development
To combat Soviet aggression against member nations
To create a free passport/travel system between countries
Financial trade agreements between members
11
Domino theory meant the U.S. would have to help countries in need in order to-
prevent the spread of nuclear weapons
keep their powerful membership in the United Nations
stop the spread of Communism
prevent military invasions from China
12
What was the primary reason for the U.S. entering the Korean War?
Invasion plans by Communist China
The need for new natural resources in North Korea
North Korea trying to unify all of Korea under communism
Threats of Soviet missiles being placed in Korea
13
As the Vietnam War dragged on why did the world reactions to the U.S. become hostile?
The U.S. was placing nuclear weapons in Vietnam
It put the world on the edge of nuclear war
The U.S. was seen as a bully toward a weaker country
It caused the U.S. to expand its influence in the U.N.
14
How did Americans express anti-war sentiment during the war in Vietnam?
Large anti-war demonstrations occurred across the country
Americans volunteered for military service
Americans sabotaged military efforts in vietnam
Most Americans supported the war and did nothing
15
During Vietnam this brave soldier won the Medal of Honor by saving 8 lives under heavy fire
Alvin York
Jason Dunham
Vernon Baker
Roy Benavidez
16
What was the primary goal of the US during the Cold War (1945-1991)?
To create a new overseas empire
to rebuild war torn Europe and Asia after World War 2
to stop the spread of communism
to build up the United Nations
17
Which best explains why the U.S. entered the Vietnam War?
To stop the spread of Communism in Southeast Asia
To halt plans by China to expand
To create a new free trade alliance in Asia
To establish a new base in case of war with the Soviets
18
What was a major impact of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution on the President?
It created new powers for Congress to restrain the President
It increased military defense spending
They gained the power to use the military unilaterally
To allowed the Supreme Court to impeach the President
19
What was President Kennedy's response to learning about Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba?
To invade Cuba immediately after the discovery
To begin placing nuclear missiles on Russia's border
To blockade Cuba and issue an ultimatum to remove the nukes
To launch a formal complaint to the United Nations
20
What caused the War Powers act to be passed by Congress and made into law?
The new limits on military size made by the UN
the SALT 1 and SALT 2 treaties
A new desire to ensure peace with the Soviets
Unilateral military action in Korea and Vietnam by the Pres.

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