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A review of the Cold War Unit
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After WWII, Japan became a
Democratic Nation and Ally of the United States
Radiation Hot zone where no human could live
Monarchy and Ally of China
Broken Nation divided by allied powers
2
After the Soviet Union cut off access to West Berlin, how did the Allies help?
Berlin Airlift-supplies were brought to West Berlin by plane
They were each given Marshall Checks.
Supplies were carried in through a series of tunnels
Communist leaders gave them all homes and jobs
3
What impact did the Labor Unions have on American workers?
Increased in child labor
Allowed the government to own businesses
increased benefits and salaries
Increased employment
4
To stop Communism from spreading the US and its allies used the strategy of ______
Guerrilla Warfare
Hide and Seek
Containment
Extermination
5
Wars between smaller countries fighting for the larger superpowers
Battles
Proxy Wars
Distraction Wars
Star Wars
6
What event started the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Soviet Union shooting down U2 spy plans
The Bay of Pig Invasion
The removal of Soviet Missiles
Gulf of Tonkin Attacks
7
What happened to Germany after WWII?
Nuclear Attack
Paid High War Debts
Gained total control of Europe
Divided amongst the Allied Powers
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The Soviet Union dominated what part of Germany and Europe?
East
South
West
North
9
The US feared the spread of Communism because...
Democracy would spread
It weakened the economy in America
It made people sick
It was like Fascism and could cause WWIII
10
The alliance that promised to prevent the spread of communism
League of Nations
Warsaw Pact
United Nations
NATO
11
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
12
After the Tet Offensive, how did Americans at home respond to the Vietnam War?
Made bomb shelters
Volunteered to Fight
Planted gardens
Anti-War Protests
13
A pact created to protect the gains of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe
Warsaw Pact
United Nations
NATO
NAACP
14
Which proxy war ended in a stalemate with the country split at the 38th parallel?
Bay of Pigs
Korean War
Cuban Missile Crisis
Vietnam War
15
Why was the Vietnam war known as a "living room war"?
Latest updates were published in magazines
Civilans fought
It was a board game
It was on the nightly news on TV
16
During WWII the US became an Arsenal of Democracy, What does this mean?
We set fire to major world capitals
We began mass producing military supplies for our allies
Rosie became a superstar
We began placing Japanese Americans in internment camps
17
What did women like Rosie the Riveter most likely do AFTER World War II?
Returned to family responsibilities
Received a promotion
Led labor unions
Kept working
18
What is the best title for this map?
Europe after the Cold War
Europe during the Cold War
Vietnam during the Cold War
Europe during the Great Depression
19
Which of the following best describes the US' relationship with Europe after WWII?
Willingness to help rebuild to prevent political instability
Hatred and Distrust
We love them so much we sent them flowers
We are superior and they should be punished and pay wardebts
20
Dwight Eisenhower coined this term to describe the spread of communism.
Wild Fire Theory
Iron Curtain
Domino Theory
Multiply Theory
21
What did Roosevelt's GI Bill do for WWII veterans?
Gave them medals of honor
Gave them benefits when they returned
Forced them to pay high war debts
Gave them US citizenship when they returned
22
What did the Marshall Plan do?
Built a wall in Berlin
Provided Billions of Dollars for rebuilding Europe
Allowed all refugees to live in America
broke apart Germany
23
What marked the fall of communism in 1989?
The creation of the Berlin Wall
Vietnam War
Ho Chi Minh's death
Fall of the Berlin Wall
24
Who negotiated with the Soviet Union and said, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall" in 1987?
President Ronald Reagan
President Nixon
President LBJ
Ronald McDonald
25
The Korean war was between_________ and ______ vs _______ and ______ which ended in a stalemate
Germany and Austro Hungary VS US and Great Britan
North Korea and China vs South Korea and the US
North and South Korea Vs the US and the Soviet Union
Soviet Union and Korea Vs the US and Vietnam
26
The conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union after WWII was called the...
WWII
Vietnam War
Cold War
Hot War
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The international organization created after WWII to prevent future wars
United Nations
League of Nations
Action League NOW
Warsaw Pact
