What was the 1949 Warsaw Pact?

the security alliance established by the Soviet Union

An arms race is a competition to

achieve international weapons superiority.

The Soviets implanted the Berlin Blockade in 1948 to

halt land travel into Berlin from Allies

What prompted the United States to seek a new Asian ally in 1949?

the communist takeover of China

Soviet and Eastern European leaders isolated their citizens from Western news by

banning radio programs in the West.

Which event set back efforts to improve U.S.-Soviet relations?

the Soviets shooting down a U.S. spy plane

Why did the Korean War begin in June 1950?

North Korean troops invaded South Korea.

What is the general principle of Mutual Assured Destruction?

Any nuclear attack warrants an equal response.

Why did the U.S. often use covert action in the Cold War?

to overthrow unfriendly governments

What happened to Gary Powers after his plane was shot down?

He was sentenced to 10 years in a Soviet prison

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1
___________ nation is one that has recently gained freedom from colonial rule.
Fourth World
Second World
First World
Third World
2
_____ was a key weapon in the struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Embezzlement
Interrogation
Espionage
Propaganda
3
What was the 1949 Warsaw Pact?
the sudden overthrow of the Soviet Union
the series of operations executed by the Soviets
the security alliance established by the Soviet Union
the group of countries under Soviet rule
4
Joseph Stalin gathered Soviet troops on the Czech border to enforce a(n) __________ government.
socialist
all-communist
republican
democratic
5
During the Cold War, what type of bomb were the Soviets trying to develop?
the F-bomb
the G-bomb
the I-bomb
the H-bomb
6
How did the United States respond to China’s adoption of communism?
They did not recognize the People’s Republic of China.
all of the above
They opposed its admission to the United States.
They cut off all trade with China.
7
For nearly 5 yrs, US pilots working for CIA had been flying deep into the USSR to photo what?
rocket-engine factories
all of the above
missile bases
airfields
8
The buffer zone created along the 38th parallel in Korea is called the
armistice zone.
thirty-eighth zone.
mid-peninsula zone.
demilitarized zone.
9
An arms race is a competition to
increase education among Americans.
remove all weapons from American homes.
encourage European countries to bear arms.
achieve international weapons superiority.
10
The Soviets implanted the Berlin Blockade in 1948 to
initiate a Socialist revolution
end communication with Allied nations.
close their borders to immigrants.
halt land travel into Berlin from Allies
11
What prompted the United States to seek a new Asian ally in 1949?
difficulties arising between North and South Korea
Congress outlawing any alliance with an Asian country
the resurgence of Nazism
the communist takeover of China
12
Soviet and Eastern European leaders isolated their citizens from Western news by
creating news teams to falsely report world news.
building trenches they could not cross.
restricting television sets nationwide.
banning radio programs in the West.
13
In 1949, countries formed NATO to establish collective security against
the Soviet Union
West Germany
Asian countries
the United States
14
Covert action is a secret operation that
bans political movements.
involves only the military.
supports foreign policy.
opposes allied countries.
15
Which event set back efforts to improve U.S.-Soviet relations?
the British declaring war on the Soviets
the Soviets shooting down a U.S. spy plane
the United States imprisoning Soviet spies
the United States banning communism in film
16
Why did the Korean War begin in June 1950?
North Korean troops invaded South Korea.
The Soviets bombed North Korea.
Congress declared them a threat to the United States.
South Korea built missile-launching sites in Cuba.
17
What is the general principle of Mutual Assured Destruction?
All countries should prepare for a nuclear attack.
Any nuclear attack warrants an equal response.
Civil defense against nuclear attacks should be implemented.
Nuclear attacks will not happen on foreign soil.
18
fornpolcy n which nation develops deadly weapons arsenal so another nation won't attack
Interference
Covert Action
Deterrence
Arms Race
19
Why did the U.S. often use covert action in the Cold War?
to ensure fair treatment of refugees
to punish the CIA for their actions
to overthrow unfriendly governments
to increase the likelihood of nuclear action
20
What happened to Gary Powers after his plane was shot down?
He radioed a local British plane that rescued him
He was sentenced to 10 years in a Soviet prison
He drank a deadly poison in case the Soviets captured him
His parachute failed to operate correctly

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