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- 1. Multiple Choice
By the time WWII was over, the United States was
in financial ruin
a world power
claiming India as part of the US
putting immigrants in internment camps
- 2. Multiple Choice
What were the three effects of the Marshall Plan? Choose 3.
The relationship between the US and Western Europe strengthened.
Industries in Europe grew and trade increased.
The US gave a lot of money to Africa.
The US provided about $13 billion to aid rebuilding Europe.
The relationship between the US and Eastern Europe strengthened.
- 3. Multiple Choice
The Cuban Missile Crisis was caused by the arrival of __________ in Cuba.
aircraft carriers
Chinese ships
bomb shelters
nuclear weapons
- 4. Multiple Choice
During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union competed in two races. What were they called? Choose 2.
Aircraft Carrier Race
Space Race
Continental Race
Arms Race
Red Race
- 5. Multiple Choice
Sputnik launching was the ___________ event in the Space Race.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
- 6. Multiple Choice
Americans walking on the moon was the ________ event in the Space Race.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
- 7. Multiple Choice
Yuri Gagarin orbiting the Earth was the ________ event in the Space Race.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
- 8. Multiple Choice
John Glenn orbiting the Earth was the ________ event in the Space Race.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
- 9. Multiple Choice
Why did the US fight in Korea and Vietnam?
to reconquer land that had been theirs before.
to support the Allies in their struggle against Japan.
to stop the spread of Communism.
to build an alliance with China.
- 10. Multiple Choice
________ is an economic and political form of government in which the government owns all the land and most industries in the name of the people.
Capitalism
Communism
Democracy
Totalitarianism
- 11. Multiple Choice
________ is an economic system that encourages citizens to own businesses and properties.
Capitalism
Communism
Democracy
Totalitarianism
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which technology contributed to the anti-war feeling in the United States during the 1960's?
Radio
Television
Movies
the Internet
- 13. Multiple Choice
At the end of the Vietnam War, Vietnam was ________.
the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan.
the US lost the Cold War.
Vietnam was one unified country.
the Korean War broke out.
- 14. Multiple Choice
In response to the Soviet Union invading Afghanistan, the United States did which of the following? Choose 3.
The US cut grain sales to the Soviet Union.
The US stopped sales of technology to the Soviet Union.
The US declared war on Afghanistan.
The US knocked down the Berlin Wall.
The US refused to participate in the 1980 Olympics.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Gorbachev helped end the Cold War by doing what?
Invading Afghanistan
withdrawing Soviet Troops from Eastern Europe.
becoming a US citizen
stopping reforms in the Soviet Union
- 16. Multiple Choice
The uniting of East and West Germany was a symbol of what?
the end of the Cold War
the breakup of the Soviet Union
the triumph of the communist way of life
the friendship between the United States and the Soviet Union.
- 17. Multiple Choice
A contest to build more and better weapons than those of your enemy.
Amazing Race
Space Race
Arms Race
Continental Race
- 18. Multiple Choice
A contest to see who could get a person to the moon first.
Amazing Race
Space Race
Arms Race
Continental Race
- 19. Multiple Choice
Countries west of the iron curtain formed a military alliance called NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). What type of government did these countries have?
Communist
Capitalist
Dictatorship
Republic
- 20. Fill in the Blank
What year is being shown on this map?
- 21. Multiple Choice
According to the map, what is Guantanamo Bay?
US Military base
Soviet Missile base
Route of Soviet Ships
US Naval Blockade
- 22. Multiple Choice
How many US military bases are shown on this map?
5
4
3
2
- 23. Multiple Choice
According to the map, where is the city of Berlin located?
Denmark
Poland
West Germany
East Germany
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