What was a common goal of the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan?

To prevent the spread of communism.

Why did the US and the United Nations become involved in the Korean Conflict?

To stop an invasion of South Korea by Communist- led North.

Which best describes the U.S. policy of containment?

Stopping the Spread of Communism

The United States government responded to the situation described in this quotation by

offering military aid to many European nations

Why were arms-reduction talks between Eisenhower and Khrushchev cancelled?

Due to the U-2 spy plane incident

What was Kennedy’s main goal in the 1962 blockade of Cuba?

To force the USSR to stop the construction of missile bases

Which conclusion is best supported by the quote from John Kennedy's Inaugural Address in 1961?

US should have a strong foreign policy presence post WWII

In the post-WWII era, the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) attempted to...

identify Communists in government and elsewhere

Which situation resulted from this “Red Scare” during the 1950’s?

Thousands of citizens believed to be comunists were jailed, Reputations of many were ruined by accusations of disloyalty

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1
What was a common goal of the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan?
To create an arms race between the US and the Soviet Union.
To prevent the spread of communism.
Creating a close alliance with Europe
To create international peace organizations.
2
Why did the US and the United Nations become involved in the Korean Conflict?
To end an invasion of South Korea by Japan.
To stop an invasion of North Korea by Communist-led South.
To stop an invasion of South Korea by Communist- led North.
To end US imperialism in Southeast Asia.
3
Which best describes the U.S. policy of containment?
Stopping the Spread of Communism
Relaxing tensions between nations.
Increasing military spending
Increasing Tensions between Nations
4
The United States government responded to the situation described in this quotation by
offering military aid to many European nations
threatening a nuclear attack
supporting the efforts of the Warsaw Pact
reaffirming its commitment to isolationism
5
Why were arms-reduction talks between Eisenhower and Khrushchev cancelled?
Due to the passage of the National Defense Education Act
Due to the U-2 spy plane incident
Due to the Suez Crisis
Due to the Korean armistice
6
Eisenhower’s policy of threatening to go to the very edge of nuclear war to stop communism was
brinkmanship
massive retaliation
containment
gunboat diplomacy
7
The armistice that ended the Korean War created 2 nations, North Korea and South Korea, divided
at the 38th parallel
at the 17th parallel
at the 60th parallel
at the 30th parallel
8
What was Kennedy’s main goal in the 1962 blockade of Cuba?
To use the CIA to overthrow the Castro government by force.
To encourage Fidel Castro to reopen diplomatic relations
To force the USSR to stop the construction of missile bases
To encourage the USSR tp stop sending soldiers/aid to Castro
9
Which conclusion is best supported by the quote from John Kennedy's Inaugural Address in 1961?
The Cold War was over, the USSR was beginning to unravel
Compromise and Appeasement are the best ways to world peace
US should have a strong foreign policy presence post WWII
There are limits to a country's power, even the US's
10
What was result of the Sputnik launch on the United States?
Massive retaliation against the Soviet Union.
Praise for the American government.
Improved relations with the Soviet Union.
Changes in American education
11
In the post-WWII era, the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) attempted to...
make Cold War programs priority in US foreign policy
develop an effective system for spying on other countries
establish a policy of détente with the Soviet Union
identify Communists in government and elsewhere
12
Winston Churchill used the term “Iron Curtain” to refer to the growing division between...
Eastern and Western Europe
North and South Korea
East and West Berlin
Israel and Neighboring Arab States
13
Which situation resulted from this “Red Scare” during the 1950’s?
Thousands of citizens believed to be comunists were jailed
Reputations of many were ruined by accusations of disloyalty
High ranking officials were exposed as Soviety Spies
Communist groups began a wave of terrorism
14
The first serious disagreement between the United States and Soviet Union happened in...
Vietnam
Germany
Korea
Cuba

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