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- 1. Multiple ChoiceIn 1946, Winston Churchill used the term “Iron Curtain "when describing conditions in Europe. What did he mean by this term?•European nations needed to build more factories•Peace had finally spread throughout the countries of Europe.•The militaries of Western Europe were becoming too powerful.•There was a division between the communist Eastern Europe and Western Europe.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe Cold War was a time of tension between the United States and the former Soviet Union. In 1962, the United States was involved in
the Cuban Missile Crisis. Which was the importance of this event?•The United States wanted the former Soviet Union to provide aid to Cuba.•The United States attacked Cuba.•The United States wanted the former Soviet Union to remove missiles from Cuba.•The United Stated placed missiles in Cuba. - 3. Multiple ChoiceIn 1950, the United States and other countries from the United Nations became involved in the Korean War. What was the cause of this war?•North Korea attacked South Korea to spread communism.•South Korea wanted to drive out troops from Vietnam.•North Korea attacked China to spread communism.•South Korea attacked North Korea to spread democracy.
- 4. Multiple Choice
How was the United States involved in the Vietnam War?
The United States dropped an atomic bomb on South Vietnam.
The United States was allied with North Vietnam.
The United States provided economic and limited military aid to prevent the spread of communism.
The United States did not want to get involved in other countries' conflicts.
- 5. Multiple Choice
How was the Cold War different from previous wars involving the United States?
Previous wars were fought between the United States and European countries, and the Cold War was fought between the United States and the Soviet Union.
The Cold War refers to the political and economic tension between the United States and the Soviet Union-not an actual war.
The Cold War was fought in the cold climate region of the Soviet Union, whereas previous wars were fought in warmer climate regions.
The Cold War battles were fought with more modern weaponry since it took place in the 1960s.
- 6. Multiple Choice
During the Cuban Missile Crisis, what did JFK do when he heard that the Soviet Union was construction a missile site in Cuba.
JFK gave into the Soviet demands.
JFK bombed the Soviet Union with an atomic bomb.
JFK ordered a naval blockade of Cuba.
JFK invaded Cuba from Guantanamo Bay.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What wars were fought during the Cold War as a result of containment and the Domino Theory?
Korean & Vietnam War
WWI & WWII
Civil War & Spanish American War
Persian Gulf & War on Terror
- 8. Multiple Choice
The Cold War was a period of competition between which two countries?
the U.S. and Korea
The Soviet Union and Afghanistan
the U.S. and Afghanistan
the U.S and the Soviet Union
- 9. Multiple Choice
What ended the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The USSR removes missiles and the US leaves Cuba alone.
The US uses all of their missiles and destroys Cuba
Cuba forfiets
JFK got tired of fighting and just made a treaty
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement BEST describes results of the Vietnam War in the United States?The American people were united in their support for the Vietnam War.The United States government repealed the draft and used a volunteer army in Vietnam.Many Americans protested against the nation’s involvement in the Vietnam War.Most Americans supported the government of North Vietnam during the war.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the results of the Korean War?North Korea defeated South Korea, and now all of Korea is under Communist rule.China defeated Korea, and now all of Korea is under Chinese rule.The Korean War ended in a stalemate. Today, North Korea is still a Communist nation, and South Korea is a free nation.The United States defeated Korea, and today Korea is a territory of the U.S. - 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat does MAD stand for?Mutually Assured DestructionMen Are DifficultMe And DavidMutually Assured Dentistry
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat does détente mean?Period of peace between the superpowersHow to cook your spaghettiPeriod of conflict between the superpowersWhen you drive into a lamp post
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhen was SALT 1 signed?1972197319741975
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the agreements made between the SALT 1 and SALT 2 talks called?Helsinki AccordsHelsinki AgreementHelsinki TreatyHelsinki Doctrine
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the USSR do to Afghanistan in 1979?InvadedBuilt a wallSet up a naval blockadeCut off trade routes
- 17. Multiple Choice
What were the aims of SALT II?
Formal acceptance of Soviet controlled borders
International cooperation in trade, technology and space
Respect for human rights in Soviet controlled countries
Limits on missile launches and testing new ICBMs
- 18. Multiple Choice
What event ended the policy of Détente?
Nuclear Non- Proliferation Treaty
Invasion of Afghanistan
The Carter Doctrine
Iranian Embassy siege
- 19. Multiple Choice
How did the Helsinki Accords help stabilise the situation in Europe?
They encouraged East & West to fall out again
They led to all nuclear weapons being destroyed
They led to more nuclear weapons being created
They encouraged cooperation & contact between East & West
- 20. Multiple ChoiceHow did the US respond to finding out that the Soviets had missiles in Cuba?They sent the Air Force to bomb CubaThey began placing missiles in the Soviet Union.They placed a naval blockade around Cuba.They invaded Cuba and the Soviet Union.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceDetente was a period of relaxed international relations during the Cold War.TRUEFALSE
- 22. Multiple Choice
What was the goal of "Vietnamization"?
Hand South Vietnam over to the communists
Keep peace with the Soviet Union
Retake territory lost during the Tet Offensive
Have the South Vietnamese take over more of the fighting
- 23. Multiple ChoicePost-Vietnam War President Nixon called for this policy as a way to relax or ease tensions between the United States and Soviet Union.BrinkmanshipContainmentDetenteBig Stick Policy
- 24. Multiple Choice
Led to a treaty limiting US and Soviet nuclear weapons
OPEC
New Federalism
Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
Pardon
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe U.S. got involved in Vietnam because of what foreign policy?containmentGood Neighbor policyisolationismRoosevelt Corollary
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