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Cold War (review before end of entire unit)
Cold War (review before end of entire unit)
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A review of the Cold War Unit
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1
What was Julius Rosenberg and his wife Ethel convicted of?
destroying U.S. plans for the Hydrogen Bomb
containing Communism
aiding the launch of Sputnik
passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union
2
To stop Communism from spreading the US and its allies used the strategy of ______
Extermination
Containment
Guerrilla Warfare
Hide and Seek
3
After the Soviet Union cut off access to West Berlin, how did the Allies help?
Communist leaders gave them all homes and jobs
Supplies were carried in through a series of tunnels
They were each given Marshall Checks.
Berlin Airlift-supplies were brought to West Berlin by plane
4
The Korean war was between_________ and ______ vs _______ and ______ which ended in a stalemate
Germany and Austro Hungary VS US and Great Britan
Soviet Union and Korea Vs the US and Vietnam
North Korea and China vs South Korea and the US
North and South Korea Vs the US and the Soviet Union
5
After World War II, Germany was split in four by the United States, Great Britain, France and
Italy
Germany
Spain
Soviet Union
6
The international organization created after WWII to prevent future wars
Action League NOW
League of Nations
United Nations
Warsaw Pact
7
What did women like Rosie the Riveter most likely do AFTER World War II?
Led labor unions
Received a promotion
Kept working
Returned to family responsibilities
8
Which of the following was NOT a member of NATO?
Britain
Soviet Union
France
United States
9
During WWII the US became an Arsenal of Democracy, What does this mean?
We began placing Japanese Americans in internment camps
We set fire to major world capitals
We began mass producing military supplies for our allies
Rosie became a superstar
10
What happened to Germany after WWII?
Divided amongst the Allied Powers
Gained total control of Europe
Nuclear Attack
Paid High War Debts
11
Of the following participants in the Korean War, which fought on the side of the Communists?
Russia
the United States
Japan
China
12
The Soviet Union dominated what part of Germany and Europe?
West
North
East
South
13
What did the Marshall Plan do?
Provided Billions of Dollars for rebuilding Europe
broke apart Germany
Built a wall in Berlin
Allowed all refugees to live in America
14
General Douglas MacArthur argued that the Korean War
should be limited to Korea.
should be extended into a war against the Soviet Union.
should be extended into a war against China.
was not a vital American interest.
15
Which countries were superpowers during in the Cold War?
Soviet Union and United States
Soviet Union and Germany
Soviet Union and Japan
Korea and Vietnam
16
What did the Soviet Union set up in response to efforts from the West to reunify Germany?
A Soviet blockade of West Berlin
construction of the Berlin Wall
an embargo on wheat to NATO nations
An atomic bomb
17
The alliance that promised to prevent the spread of communism
United Nations
NATO
Warsaw Pact
League of Nations
18
The US feared the spread of Communism because...
Democracy would spread
It was like Fascism and could cause WWIII
It made people sick
It weakened the economy in America
19
The 38th parallel became an important dividing line between
Korea and China.
North and South China.
North and South Korea.
China and Taiwan (Formosa).
20
What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?
Stop the spread of communism
Stop the USSR from spreading democracy
Jump start Europe's economy
Return Poland to western Europe
21
What is a global conflict between the USSR and the U.S., marked by an avoidance of direct war?
Vietnam War
Cold War
WWIII
Korean War
22
Who was the leader of the communists in China?
Syngman Rhee
Chiang Kai-shek
Mao Zedong
Kim II Sung
23
The Hollywood ten were ordered to go to prison because they were convicted of
leaking top secret material to the press.
being communists.
being communist sympathizers.
being in contempt of court.
24
What is best known for investigating communism in the film industry?
The UN
NATO
The CIA
HUAC
25
Since the the 1950s, the false and unsupported accusations of a person's actions is now called?
containment
McCarthyism
infiltration
brinkmanship
26
Which proxy war ended in a stalemate with the country split at the 38th parallel?
Vietnam War
Cuban Missile Crisis
Bay of Pigs
Korean War
27
Which of the following best describes the US' relationship with Europe after WWII?
We are superior and they should be punished and pay wardebts
Willingness to help rebuild to prevent political instability
Hatred and Distrust
We love them so much we sent them flowers
28
What are border nations between the USSR and the West serving as a buffer zone called?
Iron Curtain
Bumper Countries
Satellite Nations
Stalin’s Wall
29
What is the best title for this map?
Europe during the Cold War
Europe after the Cold War
Vietnam during the Cold War
Europe during the Great Depression
