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Duplicate of AP World- Unit 8 (Cold War/Decolonization)
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1
What countries signed the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in April 1949
Africa, Ottoman Empire, Serbia, Austria, Hungary,
Scotland, Ireland, Wales,
Belgium, Canada, Denmark, US, Great Britain, France, Italy
Egypt, Mexico, Iran, Iraq, New Zealand
2
The failed Bay of Pigs Invasion led to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
True
False
3
Why did the USSR send troops to Afghanistan in 1979?
protectthe communist leader Taraki from the threat of the US
protect the communist dictatorAmin from the mujahedeen
restore order and protest Aminfrom the USA
to prop up Taraki’s communist regime against the mujahedeen
4
What was the effect of the Afghanistan War on the USSR?
Allowed USSR to build up its military strength in the region
Allowed USSR access to much needed oil reserves.
Significantly reduced unemployment in the USSR.
It was costing them $8 billion a year damaging their economy
5
Why did America join the Vietnam War?
To protect the Vietnam people
To kill Ho Chi Minh
The U.S. was bored
To stop the spread of communism
6
Angola’s Civil War was fueled by_______
All of the above
Nationalism
the Cold War
Communism and Democracy
7
Who said "An Iron Curtain has descended upon Europe"? (8.2)
Franklin Roosevelt
Josef Stalin
George Kennan
Winston Churchill
8
President Lyndon Johnson believed in the
Domino Theory
which says.....
If one country in the region became communist, so will other countries
If the Soviet Government falls, then other countries might as well
9
The United Nations, or UN, was created in 1945 (8.2)
True
False
10
Brazil's Landless Workers’ Movement (MST) drives to
create new laws
works to takes unused land and distribute it to people
improve human rights
spread Christianity
11
What is the definition of Self-Determination?
You have the right to a high self-esteem
A country should choose its own form of government
Going to another country for resources that you don't have
12
The Marshall Plan (1947) was designed to......
Offer $12 billion in aid to all nations of Europe, including Germany
Help rebels plan coups in Communistic countries
Outdo the USSR in weaponry
Militarize underdeveloped nations
13
What were the aims of Yalta
Organised peace when the nazi empire crumbles
to request japan to stand down
Eliminate Germany
join forces
14
According to the Truman Doctrine (1947), where was the US going to focus on stopping the spread of Communism?
Iran and Iraq
Alaska and Canada
Greece and Turkey
Scotland and Ireland
15
During the Yalta Conference (1945), the Soviet Union made CLEAR promises to allow democratic elections
False
True
16
Which war was classified as a Proxy War and was fought 1950-53?
World War One
Spanish-American War
Vietnam War
Korean War
17
The Soviet Union placed emphasis on elections, had a free press, and there were multiple political parties (8.2)
False
True
18
Ethiopian ruler who tried to modernize his country but was defeated by communism
Nasser
Mandela
Anwer Sadat
Haile Selassie
19
Land reform in Kerala, India and the White Revolution in Iran
1200 to 1450
1450 to 1750
1750 to 1900
1900 to Present
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What did Stalin promise at the Potsdam Conference?
Reduced taxes
War protection
Free elections in Eastern Europe
Help to the homeless
21
In response to NATO, the Warsaw Pact was created, which included
Albania, Bulgaria, East Germany, Poland, Soviet Union
True
False
22
In the Vietnam war North Vietnam ________ againt South Vietnam.
fighted
fought
faught
fight
23
What was the non-aligned movement?
Countries that refused to pick a side in the Cold War
Countries with high rates of scoliosis
Countries aiming to fix corrupt government
Countries without political parties
24
What 2 nations embraced socialist ideas by nationalizing industries and introduced land reform in the 20th century?
U.S. and Mexico
Panama and Japan
Mexico and Egypt
Ghana and Great Britain
25
Which Cold War issue is this reading most directly addressing?
Alliances
Land Reform
Proxy Wars
Self Determination
26
What country experienced war between Sandinistas and US supported Contras?
Panama
El Salvador
Nicuragua
Honduras
27
Who were the Members of the Big Three? (8.1)
Captain America, Iron Man, Black Panther
Harry, Larry, and Mo
Joseph Stalin, FDR, Winston Churchill
Adolf Hitler, Hideki Tojo, Benito Mussolini
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What was the Truman Doctrine?
U.S. policy to support any country at risk of communist take over
U.S. policy to declare nuclear war on USSR
militia to support any country at risk of communist take over
money to support any country at risk of capitalist take over
29
Who replaced Franklin Roosevelt at the Potsdam Conference in July of 1945
Dwayne the Rock Johnson
Harry Truman
Dwight Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
