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