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