How did President Truman react when North Korean troops crossed into South Korea?

He used a UN resolution to order American troops to S. Korea

Why did the United States send several billion dollars to aid the Nationalists in China?

They feared that China would become communist superpower

What organization was formed to stop the spread of Communism?

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

One goal of the Marshall Plan was to

make European countries stronger to buy American goods

J. Robert Oppenheimer was investigated & denied future access to classified information because

he had friends & family who belonged to the Communist Party

What was the Eisenhower Doctrine?

The US would help any Middle Eastern nation vs. communism.

In China’s civil war, the United States backed

the Nationalists, led by Jiang Jieshi.

led the Chinese Communist Party.

The CIA participated in the Cold War by

carrying out secret operations in other countries.

What was HUAC responsible for?

having hearings about communist ties to the entertainment

was a fear that communists would take over the US.

Adam Smith believed that government

should not interfere in people's economic decisions.

NATO and the Warsaw Pact were examples of

military alliances made for “collective security.”

According to Karl Marx, history is the record of the

struggle between classes in society

What impact did the Korean War have on U.S. budgets?

It increased & became a larger proportion of future budgets.

A key principle of the economic theory of Communism is

government ownership of property

John Foster Dulles, Eisenhower’s secretary of state,

promoted the policy of brinkmanship.

How was Khrushchev different from Stalin?

He was less cruel and suspicious.

In order to try to gain control over West Berlin, the Soviet Union

set up a total blockade cutting off that section of the city

Which countries remained under Soviet control after the end of World War II?

Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria

What was a result of the Hollywood Ten trial?

Movie executives blacklisted entertainers

In 1950, what event began the conflict on the Korean peninsula?

The North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel.

How did the Truman Doctrine set a new course for American foreign policy?

Gave financial aid to nations fighting against communism.

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1
How did President Truman react when North Korean troops crossed into South Korea?
He pushed for UN resolution calling for a democratic Korea.
He used a UN resolution to order American troops to S. Korea
He asked Congress to declare war on North Korea.
He gathered public support in a policy of appeasement.
2
Dwight Eisenhower coined this term to describe the spread of communism.
Wild Fire Theory
Iron Curtain
Multiply Theory
Domino Theory
3
Which "bloc" (section) of Europe is known for communism?
Western Bloc
Northern Bloc
Eastern Bloc
Southern Bloc
4
Why did the United States send several billion dollars to aid the Nationalists in China?
to help the Nationalists fight corruption
to aid the communists in the fight for power
They feared that China would become communist superpower
to increase the training of Nationalist generals
5
What organization was formed to stop the spread of Communism?
Iron Curtain
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
United Nations
League of Nations
6
What is best known for investigating communism in the film industry?
NATO
The UN
HUAC
The CIA
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fear of communists, both outside and within the United States
limited war
arms race
Red Scare
brinkmanship
8
One goal of the Marshall Plan was to
send troops to help European countries fight communism.
give Europeans access to higher education in the US
make Germany pay costs for destruction it caused in Europe.
make European countries stronger to buy American goods
9
J. Robert Oppenheimer was investigated & denied future access to classified information because
he had friends & family who belonged to the Communist Party
evidence that he was working as a spy for the Soviet Union.
people realized he was not such a good scientist after all.
he was discovered to be a communist.
10
What was the Eisenhower Doctrine?
The US would recognize the People’s Republic of China.
The United States would nationalize the Suez canal.
The U.S. would liberate countries behind the iron curtain.
The US would help any Middle Eastern nation vs. communism.
11
The Marshall Plan was designed to stop the spread of communism by providing
nuclear weapons to NATO
military assistance to Vietnam
government housing to refugees
funds for economic recovery
12
In China’s civil war, the United States backed
the Nationalists, led by Jiang Jieshi.
the Communists, led by Jiang Jieshi.
the Communists, led by Mao Zedong.
the Nationalists, led by Mao Zedong.
13
What was one place on the globe where the Cold War was “hot” and U.S. soldiers fought and died?
Egypt
China
Hungary
Korea
14
endless race to acquire greater numbers of more and more powerful weapons
limited war
arms race
democracy
communism
15
American convicted and executed for passing nuclear secrets to the Soviets
George Kennan
Douglas MacArthur
Julius Rosenberg
Joseph McCarthy
16
Mao Zedong
led the Kuomintang in China.
led the Chinese Communist Party.
was best friends with Lenin.
committed genocide in Turkey.
17
To stop Communism from spreading the US and its allies used the strategy of ______
Hide and Seek
Containment
Guerrilla Warfare
Extermination
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having so many weapons that both sides would be totally destroyed in an all-out war
Iron Curtain
McCarthyism
mutual assured destruction
arms race
19
The CIA participated in the Cold War by
spying on the Soviet Union.
helping the president determine foreign policy.
carrying out secret operations in other countries.
helping design efficient weapons systems.
20
What was HUAC responsible for?
screening federal employees
enforcing the Smith Act
Claiming the U.S. State Dept. was infiltrated by communists
having hearings about communist ties to the entertainment
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term used to describe extreme, reckless charges
arms race
McCarthyism
limited war
mutual assured destruction
22
The Red Scare...
none of these
was a fear that Republicans would always remain president.
was a fear that communists would take over the US.
was a fear that communists would take over Russia.
23
general in command of U.S. forces in the Korean War
Julius Rosenberg
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur
Joseph Stalin
24
Adam Smith believed that government
should encourage people to share and help each other.
should not interfere in people's economic decisions.
is not necessary and should be eliminated.
set prices across the board to maintain stability.
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war to achieve specific goals rather than the total defeat of the enemy
limited war
brinkmanship
arms race
red scare
26
NATO and the Warsaw Pact were examples of
military aggression during the Cold War.
failed attempts to make peace.
military alliances made for “collective security.”
efforts to fight communism without bloodshed.
27
According to Karl Marx, history is the record of the
granting of more political liberties to all people
increasing prosperity brought about by industrialization
struggle between classes in society
wars and conflicts between national leaders
28
What impact did the Korean War have on U.S. budgets?
It increased & became a larger proportion of future budgets.
The budget for the military was temporarily increased
It went down bc of increased U.N. involvement
More $$ was allocated for diplomacy & peacekeeping efforts
29
A key principle of the economic theory of Communism is
organization of workers' unions
government ownership of property
privatization of business
restoration of a bartering system
30
In response to NATO, with whom did the Soviet Union form the Warsaw Pact?
Eastern European nations
North American nations
East Asian nations
Western European nations
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John Foster Dulles, Eisenhower’s secretary of state,
disagreed w/ Eisenhower over policy of massive retaliation.
resolved the Suez Crisis peacefully.
promoted the policy of brinkmanship.
favored increased military engagements around the world.
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How was Khrushchev different from Stalin?
He was not a communist.
He favored cooperation with the United States.
He agreed to consider allowing elections in Eastern Europe
He was less cruel and suspicious.
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weaker country under the control of a stronger country
limited war
red scare
arms race
satellite state
34
In order to try to gain control over West Berlin, the Soviet Union
threatened the section of the city with troops and tanks.
went to the UN & demanded control of that section ofthe city
operated a massive airlift to bring in needed supplies.
set up a total blockade cutting off that section of the city
35
U.S. policy to use force to help countries in the Middle East fend off communism
Eisenhower Doctrine
limited war
McCarthyism
Arms race
36
Which countries remained under Soviet control after the end of World War II?
Denmark, Austria, Czechoslovakia
Hungary, Bulgaria, Greece
Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria
Austria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary
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What was a result of the Hollywood Ten trial?
Movies were released dealing with communism.
Movie executives blacklisted entertainers
The Hollywood Ten were found innocent.
Hearings were limited to people inthe entertainment industry
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In 1950, what event began the conflict on the Korean peninsula?
The North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel.
U.N. forces fought off the invading army from the North.
The Chinese army invaded south of the 38th parallel.
The South Korean army invaded north of the 38th parallel.
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How did the Truman Doctrine set a new course for American foreign policy?
It warned communist countries not to spread onto others
Approved U.S. military aid to nations rebelling against USSR
Gave financial aid to nations fighting against communism.
Approved military aid to nations that helped Allies in WWII.

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