In 1950, what event began the conflict on the Korean peninsula?

The North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel

President Carter’s response to the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 was to

impose sanctions on the Soviet Union.

One goal of the Marshall Plan was to

make European countries to start buying American goods.

The CIA participated in the Cold War by

carrying out secret operations in other countries.

John Foster Dulles, Eisenhower’s Secretary of State,

promoted the policy of brinkmanship.

What issue led to the construction of the Berlin Wall?

America’s refusal to recognize a divided Germany

NATO and the Warsaw Pact were examples of

military alliances made for“collective security.

As a result of the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty,

nearly forty countries ended above ground nuclear tests.

In order to try to gain control over West Berlin, the Soviet Union

set up a total blockade cutting off that section of the city

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were charged, convicted, and executed specifically for

passing secrets about nuclear science to the Soviets.

Why did the United States send several billion dollars to aid the Nationalists in China?

a Nationalist defeat would create a communist superpower

What was the Eisenhower Doctrine?

The U.S. would help Middle Eastern nations defeat communism

What led to Senator McCarthy’s downfall?

the broadcast of the McCarthy hearings on television

President Nixon believed that normalizing relations with China would

drive a wedge between China and the Soviet Union.

What happened on September 2, 1949, that caused a sudden change in U.S.-Soviet relations?

The Soviet Union set off an atomic bomb.

How did the USSR respond to the normalization of relations between China and the United States?

Brezhnev invited Nixon to visit Moscow.

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1
In 1950, what event began the conflict on the Korean peninsula?
The North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel
The Chinese army invaded south of the 38th parallel.
U.N. forces fought off the invading army from the North.
The South Korean army invaded north of the 38th parallel.
2
Kennedy prevented completion of missile bases in Cuba by approving a
diplomatic treaty.
military invasion.
trade boycott.
naval blockade.
3
President Carter’s response to the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 was to
sign the SALT II treaty.
declare war on the Soviet Union.
impose sanctions on the Soviet Union.
meet with Leonid Brezhnev.
4
One goal of the Marshall Plan was to
make Germany pay costs forall the destruction it had caused
make European countries to start buying American goods.
send troops to help European countries fight communism
give Europeans access to higher education in the U.S.
5
The CIA participated in the Cold War by
spying on the Soviet Union.
helping the president determine foreign policy.
helping design efficient weapons systems.
carrying out secret operations in other countries.
6
John Foster Dulles, Eisenhower’s Secretary of State,
promoted the policy of brinkmanship.
favored increased military engagements around the world.
disagreed with Eisenhower over massive retaliation.
resolved the Suez Crisis peacefully.
7
What issue led to the construction of the Berlin Wall?
new American intervention in Europe
America’s refusal to recognize a divided Germany
the removal of U.S. troops from Berlin
Soviet attempts to control all of Germany
8
President Nixon considered his approach to foreign policy to be
liberal.
ideological.
pragmatic.
orthodox.
9
NATO and the Warsaw Pact were examples of
efforts to fight communism without bloodshed
failed attempts to make peace
military aggression during the Cold War.
military alliances made for“collective security.
10
As a result of the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty,
nearly forty countries ended above ground nuclear tests.
relations between theUnited States and the USSR worsened.
the United States and the Soviet Union ceased to communicate
the Soviet Union ended all nuclear testing.
11
In order to try to gain control over West Berlin, the Soviet Union
set up a total blockade cutting off that section of the city
threatened the section of the city with troops and tanks.
went to the U.N. and demanded control of that city.
operated a massive airlift to bring in needed supplies.
12
The Alliance for Progress provided what kind of assistance to Latin American countries?
military
medical
educational
economic
13
Which of the following symbolized the end of communism in Europe?
the destruction of a statue of Stalin
the collapse of the SovietUnion
the fall of the Berlin Wall
the summit between Gorbachev and Reagan
14
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were charged, convicted, and executed specifically for
passing secrets about nuclear science to the Soviets.
being subversive and disloyal Americans.
violating the Smith Act.
being members of the communist party.
15
Why did the United States send several billion dollars to aid the Nationalists in China?
to help the Nationalists fight corruption
to increase the training of Nationalist generals
a Nationalist defeat would create a communist superpower
to aid the communists in the fight for power
16
What was the Eisenhower Doctrine?
The United States would nationalize the Suez canal.
The U.S. would free the countries behind the iron curtain.
The United States would recognize the China.
The U.S. would help Middle Eastern nations defeat communism
17
What led to Senator McCarthy’s downfall?
the uncovering of financial problems in his Senate campaign
the discovery that some people he had accused were innocent
the broadcast of the McCarthy hearings on television
revelations that he was a communist himself
18
President Nixon believed that normalizing relations with China would
hurt American economic interests
damage efforts to democratize China.
drive a wedge between China and the Soviet Union.
prolong the war in Vietnam.
19
Reagan supported rebellions in Afghanistan, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Grenada to
protect human rights
weaken the Soviet Union
promote democratic governments.
undermine right-wing extremists.
20
What happened on September 2, 1949, that caused a sudden change in U.S.-Soviet relations?
The Soviet Union launched a satellite into space
North Korea invaded South Korea.
The military alliance known as SEATO was formed.
The Soviet Union set off an atomic bomb.
21
How did the USSR respond to the normalization of relations between China and the United States?
Soviet companies set up a thriving trade with China.
The Soviet Union cut off diplomatic relations with China.
The USSR space program ended its cooperation with the U.S.
Brezhnev invited Nixon to visit Moscow.
22
The Bay of Pigs invasion was an attempt to overthrow
the Batista regime.
the Kennedy administration.
Fidel Castro.
Nikita Kruschev
23
President Ford’s policy toward the Soviet Union focused on
protecting human rights.
changing Nixon’s foreign policy.
allowing more political freedoms.
continuing to pursue détente

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