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- 1. Multiple Choice
How did the United States help to stabilize Europe after World War II?
The United States provided economic aid.
The United States provided military forces.
The United States provided government support.
The United States provided educational opportunities.
- 2. Multiple Choice
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed in 1949. What is the agreement among the nations that formed NATO?
to ally in common defense
to prevent the spread of infectious diseases
to share the costs of developing new technology
to provide nuclear weapons to member nations
- 3. Multiple Choice
These countries saw major changes in governance as a result of which action?
Eastern European Revolutions of 1989
• Poland
• Hungary
• East Germany
• Bulgaria
• Czechoslovakia
participation in the global economy
approval of democratic constitutions
widespread demonstrations for political rights
assistance from foreign occupying powers
- 4. Multiple Choice
How did Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty fulfill this mission during the Cold War?
by encouraging active military engagement against Soviet forces
by developing political treaties to aid nations in conflict
by broadcasting programs that promoted Western values
by blocking programming for citizens in Soviet Russia
- 5. Multiple Choice
How did the creation of North Atlantic Treaty after World War II affect international politics?
It created lasting peace agreements among all European nations.
It provided protection for the member nations against any outside military attacks.
It required member nations to pay for all of the military forces in Europe after World War II.
It supported all European nations with the financial resources needed to rebuild after World War II.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What was a MAIN cause of revolutions in 20th century Latin America?
creation of international trade agreements
popular movements against authoritarian rule
establishment of federal civil rights legislation
employment opportunities for native peoples
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which issue has caused an ongoing conflict between Israel and its neighboring nations?
decline of the local tourism industry
control over disputed territories
public funding for road construction
commercial access to the Mediterranean Sea
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why was the increase in defense spending by President Ronald Reagan considered historically important?
The decision by the Soviet Union to commit most industrial production to military growth led to its economic collapse.
The lack of government investment in private industry contributed to a period of global economic stagnation.
The cost of experimental technologies prevented involvement in Middle Eastern conflicts.
The need for inexpensive production encouraged the development of free-trade agreements.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which was a contributing factor to the end of the Cold War?
expansion of military might in the arms race
infrequent summits held around a variety of issues
creation of the international system of laws to force peace between the nations
establishment of peaceful relations between the United States and the Soviet Union
- 10. Multiple Choice
• Unsupportable military spending
• Major nuclear power plant meltdown
• Weaknesses of economic system
These factors helped to bring about what shift in world power?
the expansion of the United States overseas
the collapse of the Soviet Union
the creation of the European Union
the decline of the British Empire
- 11. Multiple Choice
Revolutions of 1989
• Poland
• Hungary
• East Germany
• Bulgaria
• Czechoslovakia
• Romania
How did Central and Eastern Europe change as a result of the events listed in the chart?
capitalism decreased
communism decreased
immigration decreased
international trade decreased
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which characteristic do these countries have in common?
• North Korea
• China
• Cuba
• Vietnam
They privatized industry to maximize profits.
They adopted reforms to extend political freedoms.
They have maintained communist governments.
They have developed free market economies.
- 13. Multiple Choice
What effect did the Iron Curtain have on countries in Central and Eastern Europe?
It promoted travel to Western Europe.
It increased trade with Western Europe.
It hindered interaction with Western Europe.
It prevented ideological conflicts with Western Europe.
- 14. Multiple Choice
The oil embargo by OPEC members was a response to the United States’ support of which Middle Eastern nation?
Egypt
Iran
Israel
Turkey
- 15. Multiple Choice
How did U.S. military decisions during the Vietnam War affect the environment in Southeast Asia?
The use of tactical herbicides led to widespread deforestation throughout Southeast Asia.
The application of herbicides in Southeast Asia reduced insect populations and increased food supplies.
The introduction of chemical weapons created large tracts of land for farming once the forests were destroyed.
The destruction of the environment around the shipping channels led to a reduction of the fishing industry.
- 16. Multiple Choice
In 1989, which Eastern European country was the first to end communist rule and form a democratic government?
Bulgaria
Hungary
Lithuania
Poland
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which statement describes the result of the partition of Korea after World War II?
It prevented the outbreak of a civil war by establishing an official border.
It aided reconstruction by dividing responsibilities between two countries.
It led to the creation of a United Nations territorial mandate.
It contributed to the start of a major conflict in the Cold War.
- 18. Multiple Choice
How did the Cuban Missile Crisis affect international politics?
It intensified the development of nuclear weapons during the Cold War.
It limited communication between the United States and the Soviet Union.
It improved means of communication between the United States and the Soviet Union.
It ended conflict between democratic and communist nations during the Cold War.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which organization was established in reaction to the creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
African Union
United Nations
Warsaw Pact
World Bank
- 20. Multiple Choice
How did the Soviet Union work to achieve military equality with the United States in 1949?
breaking ties with China
testing the atomic bomb
annexing unconquered territory
invading South Korea
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which U.S. action is the BEST example of the expansion of the Truman Doctrine?
entry into the Korean War
military intervention in Kosovo
support of the policy of détente
entry into the arms race
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which groups are in conflict over claims to Palestinian territory?
Syrians and Greeks
Italians and Algerians
Arabs and Jews
Turks and Kurds
- 23. Multiple Choice
What was one effect of the Chinese Cultural Revolution?
Increased influence of Western culture in China strengthened foreign trade relations.
Five-year plans in China led to increased levels of industrialization and productivity.
Education reforms led to the diminished authority of the communist government in China.
Economic and educational systems in China suffered from extreme instability.
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which of these events initiated the Suez Crisis in 1956?
Egypt took control of the Suez Canal.
Israel occupied territory bordering the Suez Canal.
The Soviet Union restricted shipment of oil through the Suez Canal.
Great Britain broke its promise to finance construction of the Suez Canal.
- 25. Multiple Choice
The Cold War began due to confrontations over post-WWII decisions made about which part of the world?
Africa
Middle East
Europe
North America
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which of these was an effect of the 1978 Camp David Accords?
Palestine was recognized as an independent state.
The United States withdrew economic aid to Egypt.
The Arab League signed a peace agreement with Israel.
Israel agreed to return land on the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt.
- 27. Multiple Choice
Which of these BEST describes the Iron Curtain?
a natural barrier that isolated Europe from Asia
a physical wall built to protect Asian countries from European countries
a water route that increased trade between Western Europe and the Soviet Union
a political division that separated Soviet-controlled countries from Western Europe
- 28. Multiple Choice
Which evidence would BEST demonstrate the effectiveness of the Marshall Plan?
scientific data evaluating the wartime destruction of cities
economic data showing recovery from wartime devastation
statistics for wartime soldiers who were retrained for new jobs
population growth rates reflecting the result of wartime casualties
- 29. Multiple Choice
How did the policies of glasnost (political openness) and perestroika (economic restructuring) affect the Soviet Union in the late 1980s?
The policies relaxed the restrictions on political speech and provided some open markets.
Eastern European countries under communist control started to seek independence from the Soviet Union.
Gorbachev’s policies ended the collapse of the Soviet Union and helped it achieve superpower status again.
The Soviet Union quickly adopted a western-style democracy and created a bill of rights to protect its citizens.
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which major factor led to the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947?
loyalties to colonial governments
issues concerning economic markets
differences associated with religious beliefs
conflicts regarding voting requirements
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which US policy was influenced by the domino theory?
changes in immigration quotas
the enforcement of the Civil Rights Act
escalation of the war in Vietnam
the space exploration program
- 32. Multiple Choice
Which event does this list describe?
• Led by Pol Pot
• Population relocated from cities to rural areas
• Food shortages and political violence killed an estimated 1.7 million people
the actions of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia
the long march taken by the Red Army in China
the tactics of the Viet Cong in South Vietnam
the Japanese occupation of Manchuria
- 33. Multiple Choice
Mao Zedong
1934 - became a leader of the Communist party during the Long March
1937 - fought alongside the Kuomintang to repel invading Japanese army
1946 - led the People’s Liberation Army in the Chinese Civil War
1949 - took control of China as Chairman of the People’s Republic
Based on these events, Mao Zedong was important to Chinese history because he
established the first communist government in eastern Asia.
gained military support from the Japanese military.
ended China’s participation in the United Nations.
established a nationalist government in Taiwan.
- 34. Multiple Choice
Initiatives of President Eisenhower
• Creation of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 1958
• Passage of the National Defense Education Act (NDEA), 1958
• Development of the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), 1958
Which event MOST motivated the initiatives listed in the chart?
the development of nuclear weapons by China
the increase in acid rain in Germany
the depletion of the ozone layer in Brazil
the launch of a satellite by the Soviet Union
- 35. Multiple Choice
Which U.S. government agency was established to pursue technological advances during the Cold War?
Agency for International Development
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
Rural Electrification Administration
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