One reason the Soviet Union formed the Warsaw Pact was to

limitthe threat of invasion from Western Europe.

The new Japanese Constitution:

provided the means toremove Japan’s war potential.

The purpose of the Marshall Plan was to do what?

Provide for economic recovery in Western Europe

The main reason the United Nations sent troops to Korea in 1950 was to :

prevent N.Korea from conquering the peopleof S.Korea.

One reason the United States became involved inthe Vietnam War was to

prevent the spread of communism in Indochina.

The Truman Doctrine and the NATO were United States responses to

acommunist threat after World War II.

A constitutional issue about US involvement in the Korean and Vietnam conflict was

the lack of a formal declaration of war by Congress

What was one majorgoal of the Soviet Union during the early years of the Cold War?

tocreate a defensive buffer zone in Eastern Europe.

During the Cold War, the US & USSR were reluctant to get into directmilitary conflict due to

the potential for global nuclear destruction.

What was the principle behind the domino theory?

If a country fell to Communism, others nearby would follow.

A key principle ofthe economic theory of communism is

governmentownership of property.

The Berlin Blockade/ Airlift/Wall & Warsaw Pact Alliance:

situationsthat increased tensions b/t comm.and dem. nations

Why were communist governments established inmost nations of Eastern Europe shortly after WW2?

TheSoviet Union maintained military and diplomatic pressure.

Which statement about the spread of nuclear weapons is a fact rather than an opinion?

US & USSR signed the Strategic Arms Treaties in the 70s

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1
One reason the Soviet Union formed the Warsaw Pact was to
limitthe threat of invasion from Western Europe.
ease the transition to democracy.
challenge the economic successesof the Common Market.
help institute capitalism in Eastern Europe.
2
The new Japanese Constitution:
created the Sec. Pact of Asia that allowed thedev.of nukes
gave the Emperor increased authority to rule.
leftthe previous government and military largely intact.
provided the means toremove Japan’s war potential.
3
The purpose of the Marshall Plan was to do what?
Pressure nationalist success in the Chinese civil war
Provide military aid to Middle Eastern Allies
Provide for economic recovery in Western Europe
Restore Japanese economic development
4
The main reason the United Nations sent troops to Korea in 1950 was to :
prevent N.Korea from conquering the peopleof S.Korea.
force the inspection of nuclear weapons plantsin N.Korea.
ensure food reached the KoreanPeninsula affected by famine.
restore peace between warring factions of Shiaand Sunni.
5
One reason the United States became involved inthe Vietnam War was to
stop China from seizing Vietnam.
support the government of North Vietnam.
reduce French influence in Vietnam.
prevent the spread of communism in Indochina.
6
The Truman Doctrine and the NATO were United States responses to
the fear of economic depression after World WarI.
a threat by the Nazis in the1930s.
acommunist threat after World War II.
a concern regarding the partition of India in1947.
7
The expansion ofcommunism into Eastern Europe was a direct result of
tension between Japan and China.
Middle East conflicts.
WorldWar 2.
World War I.
8
A constitutional issue about US involvement in the Korean and Vietnam conflict was
the Supreme Court’s role inforeign policy decision‐making
the right to regulate commerce with foreignnations
the lack of a formal declaration of war by Congress
the use of deficit spending to finance wars
9
After WW2, USSR maintained control of many Eastern Europe primarily because these nations
members of the North Atlantic TreatyOrganization (NATO).
extensions of communist power.
near warm‐water ports on the Mediterranean Sea.
a source of new technology and skilled labor.
10
What was one majorgoal of the Soviet Union during the early years of the Cold War?
to expand individual liberties in the Balticrepublics.
tocreate a defensive buffer zone in Eastern Europe.
to attract foreign economic investments.
to establish a competitive market economy.
11
During the Cold War, the US & USSR were reluctant to get into directmilitary conflict due to
the peace-keeping pressure by the United Nations.
the potential for global nuclear destruction.
pressure from nonaligned nations.
increased tensions in the Middle East.
12
What was the principle behind the domino theory?
If a country fell to Communism, others nearby would follow.
If the economy of a country fell,others nearby would follow.
The US should increase defensespending to stop communism.
Using nukes in 1 country would fail to prevent dev.in others
13
A key principle ofthe economic theory of communism is
governmentownership of property.
privatization of business.
organization of workers’ unions.
restoration of a bartering system.
14
The Berlin Blockade/ Airlift/Wall & Warsaw Pact Alliance:
policies of peaceful coexistenceand détente.
attemptsto weaken USSRs control of Eastern European allies.
efforts to prevent military conflict between thesuperpowers.
situationsthat increased tensions b/t comm.and dem. nations
15
Why were communist governments established inmost nations of Eastern Europe shortly after WW2?
The area had a long tradition of strongcommunist gov'ts
TheSoviet Union maintained military and diplomatic pressure.
Communist parties won freeelections in those countries.
Comm govt's increased theagr. productivity of the countries.
16
Which statement about the spread of nuclear weapons is a fact rather than an opinion?
Spread of nukes was a smallerproblem in the 90s than 70s
. Only developing nations are concerned aboutspreading nukes
Nations w/ nukes should nothave to limit the production.
US & USSR signed the Strategic Arms Treaties in the 70s
17
In the first year and a half of US occupation ofJapan, what were its two primary goals?
demilitarize anddemocratize
rebuild the infrastructure and extract raw materials
createand implement trade agreements with its allies .
reconstitute and reorganize labor unions
18
In the 30 years after World War II, which area was most influenced by the Soviet Union?
North Africa
Central America
Southwest Asia
EasternEurope

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