Soviet leaders wanted to control Eastern Europe after World War II because

they wanted a buffer zone to protect against attack.

Countries “behind the iron curtain.” were perceived as a single region based on

economic and political characteristics.

How did Joseph Stalin punish Ukrainians who resisted collectivization?

He withheld all food from the region.

What was true about U.S. foreign policy in Guatemala, El Salvador Nicaragua during Cold War?

supported anticommunist, corrupt governments.

An effect of the Soviet Union disintegrating/breaking apart:

struggles for political control

The end of communism in Eastern Europe led to

rising immigration to W. Europe

Revolution spread across Eastern Europe in 1989 because

Gorbachev loosened Soviet control

Why was Communism viewed as a threat in industrial nations like Great Britain and Germany?

Communism called for the violent overthrow

What effect did the Chinese Communist Revolution have on the development of the Cold War

Western fears of communist expansion

One reason Western Europe made a rapid recovery from World War II was because

the United States provided massive economic aid.

The US was alarmed by Soviet control of Eastern Europe at the end of World War II because

believed Soviet expansion would not stop at E. Europe.

The occupation of E. Europe by the USSR contributed to the development of the Cold War by

dividing Europe into communist and non-communist spheres.

which of the following contributed to the establishment of authoritarian governments

Cold War tensions between the Soviet Union and the US

Soviets blocked land, rail, and water routes into West Berlin in 1948 in order to

force the West to leave Berlin.

This U.S. action in Vietnam was based on which policy?

a policy of containing the spread of communism

This statement would be helpful in supporting the thesis that, Truman believed the US

should maintain democratic governments in other countries

One effect of the arms race was

an ever-present threat of nuclear war.

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1
Soviet leaders wanted to control Eastern Europe after World War II because
Eastern European people had elected Communist governments.
they needed the rich natural resources of the region.
otherwise it might be controlled by Germany.
they wanted a buffer zone to protect against attack.
2
Countries “behind the iron curtain.” were perceived as a single region based on
economic and political characteristics.
a common cultural heritage
widespread immigration from other regions
unique physical features.
3
How did Joseph Stalin punish Ukrainians who resisted collectivization?
He withheld all food from the region.
He labeled them “enemies of the people.”
He closed churches in the region.
He took away their land.
4
Causes of the collapse of the soviet union include all but which of the following:
high prices
uncontrolled inflation
a strong central government
no consumer goods/food
5
The Cold War ended when:
Gorbachev was deposed in a coup
the USSR collapsed
the Berlin Wall fell
Gorbachev won the Nobel Peace Prize
6
What was true about U.S. foreign policy in Guatemala, El Salvador Nicaragua during Cold War?
supported the work of social reformers in each country
maintained a “hands-off” policy.
supported anticommunist, corrupt governments.
worked to make democratically elected governments
7
Gorbachev's Perestroika and Glasnost called for
economic and political reforms
a communist revolution
a conversion to a market economy
end to the Vietnam war
8
An effect of the Soviet Union disintegrating/breaking apart:
the dismantling of the NATO alliance.
the Chinese Communist Revolution
struggles for political control
renewed conflict between Israel and its neighbors
9
The end of communism in Eastern Europe led to
shift from heavy to light industry
rising immigration to W. Europe
new era of prosperity
rising earnings and dropping unemployment
10
As a result of the Truman Doctrine, the U.S. sent hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to
Germany.
Poland and Hungary.
Soviet satellite states.
Greece and Turkey.
11
Revolution spread across Eastern Europe in 1989 because
Soviet leaders wanted a smaller union
Yeltsin demanded it
Gorbachev loosened Soviet control
Gorbachev increased Soviet control
12
Which of the following did Churchill use as an image to describe the division of Europe?
the Grand Canyon
a steel fist
an iron curtain
a closed door
13
Why was Communism viewed as a threat in industrial nations like Great Britain and Germany?
required greater participation of the working poor
a political system that did not protect special privileges
Communism called for the violent overthrow
end to the colonial system
14
What effect did the Chinese Communist Revolution have on the development of the Cold War
strengthened the independence movement in India
Western fears of communist expansion
formation of the Warsaw Pact
collapse of communism in the Soviet
15
One reason Western Europe made a rapid recovery from World War II was because
the war had caused only minor damage to property.
the United States provided massive economic aid.
sweeping social programs eliminated poverty.
strong Communist movements emerged in those countries.
16
The US was alarmed by Soviet control of Eastern Europe at the end of World War II because
officials believed Germany should control the area.
officials had wanted to control the natural resources
believed Soviet expansion would not stop at E. Europe.
the USSR had installed missiles in many of those countries.
17
The occupation of E. Europe by the USSR contributed to the development of the Cold War by
strengthening the authority of the United Nations.
bringing about the reunification of Germany.
contributing to conflict in the Middle East.
dividing Europe into communist and non-communist spheres.
18
which of the following contributed to the establishment of authoritarian governments
the UN respecting the sovereignty of each nation regardless
The nonaligned movement
An abundance of cheap commodities and manufactured goods
Cold War tensions between the Soviet Union and the US
19
Soviets blocked land, rail, and water routes into West Berlin in 1948 in order to
topple Hitler from power.
keep Nazis from escaping the city.
put down a dangerous uprising in East Berlin.
force the West to leave Berlin.
20
What was the goal of the United States when it went to war in Korea?
to end communism in Korea and China
to eliminate Soviet nuclear missile sites in North Korea
to contain Communist expansion
to build up the United Nations
21
This U.S. action in Vietnam was based on which policy?
a policy of helping Japan rebuild its economy
a policy of containing the spread of communism
a policy of opposing colonialism
a policy of participating in the UN peacekeeping
22
the Soviet Union and the United States based their defense strategies on
a build-up of ground troops.
the principle of deterrence.
the space race.
the policy of containment.
23
This statement would be helpful in supporting the thesis that, Truman believed the US
was interested in foreign policy than in domestic issues
should conserve resources to maintain economic strength
had little to gain from membership in the United Nations
should maintain democratic governments in other countries
24
One effect of the arms race was
increased domestic spending in the United States.
global climate change.
an ever-present threat of nuclear war.
the division of Europe into four zones of occupation.
25
Nations that refused to take sides in the rivalry between superpowers in the 1950s were called
pacifist nations.
the Warsaw Pact.
totalitarian states.
nonaligned nations.
26
Support for the Communists was widespread in China because they promised to
increase the nation’s industrial and agricultural output.
end political persecution of dissidents.
redistribute land to peasants.
hold democratic elections.
27
These fears of nuclear weapons use were critical in determining the U.S. response
the Cuban Missile Crisis
the independence movement in India
the Marshall Plan
the Berlin Blockade

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