After WWII, USSR established satellites in Eastern Europe to..

Expand its power and control over E. Europe

Which best describes the underlying causes of the Cold War?

Economic and political differenes between US & USSR

Creation of UN addressed which major flaw of the League of Nations?

inability for international community to use force

US & USSR were reluctant to become involved in direct military conflict mainly b/c of...

Potential for global nuclear destruction

Which statement best describes most Eastern European countries immediately after WWII?

Became satellite states of the USSR

Which of the following is NOT an outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

US regained Cuba into their sphere of influence

The growth of McCarthyism in the early 50s was based on

Public fear concerning the spread of communism in the US

Which of the following is NOT an example of Containment?

CIA assassinations of communist leaders in Latin America

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First UN conflict that ended right where it started
Korean War
Iron Curtain
Bay of Pigs
Cuban Missile Crisis
2
Soviet leader who though communism could take over the world peacefully, launched Sputnik
Stalin
Gorbachev
Khrushchevev
3
Soviet leader who was our ally during WWII, our foe in CW, and blockaded Berlin to test US
Khrushchev
Stalin
Gorbachev
4
After WWII, USSR established satellites in Eastern Europe to..
Establish democratic govt's in E. Europe
Preserve capitalism in E. Europe
Expand its power and control over E. Europe
Support remaining Fascist gov'ts in E. Europe
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Which best describes the underlying causes of the Cold War?
Economic and political differenes between US & USSR
Bitter personal disputes between Stalin and Truman
The remaining anger of enemies on opposing sides of WWII
Soviet anger @ US intervention in Berlin, Greece, and Turkey
6
Creation of UN addressed which major flaw of the League of Nations?
Lack of US membership
inability for international community to use force
inability to raise funds for international operations
eliminating presence of overly-powerful police force
7
US & USSR were reluctant to become involved in direct military conflict mainly b/c of...
Potential for global nuclear destruction
Pressure from nonaligned nations
Peacekeeping role of UN
Increased tensions in Middle East
8
Which statement best describes most Eastern European countries immediately after WWII?
Adopted democratic reforms in their political systems
Emerged as world economic powers
Became dependent on aid provided by the Marshall Plan
Became satellite states of the USSR
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Regarded as the CIA's "Perfect Failure"
U-2
Cuban Missile Crisis
Bay of Pigs
Korean War
10
McCarthy's political influence waned after...
Rosenbergs were wrongfully executed
After accusing Eisenhower's wife of being communist
Army-McCarthy hearings
HUAC found no evidence of Communists
11
Which of the following is NOT an outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
JFK became more popular among the American people
The US removed nuclear missiles from Turkey
US and USSR made a hotline to improve communication
US regained Cuba into their sphere of influence
12
The growth of McCarthyism in the early 50s was based on
Public fear concerning the spread of communism in the US
Dissatisfaction of the result of WWII
Outrage over government corruption
Hardline military officers who supported attacking USSR
13
Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were charged with
Plotting to overthrow the US gov't
Passing atomic secrets to USSR
Being Communist Party Members
Planning acts of terrorism
14
Truman Doctrine is an example of which US strategy?
Detente
Containment
Soft Power
Force Projection
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Which of the following is NOT an example of Containment?
US military aid to right-wing gov't of Greece
CIA assassinations of communist leaders in Latin America
Western countries joining NATO to ensure mutual defense.
US defense of South Korea during Korean War

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