Cold War History: Key Events and Concepts
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What were the primary reasons for the crumbling of the alliance between the Soviet Union and the West by 1945?

  • Strong military cooperation
  • Conflicting ideologies and mutual distrust (correct)
  • Desire for global peace
  • Shared interests and common goals

    • What were Stalin's two major goals regarding Eastern Europe after World War II?

  • Establish democracy and promote free trade
  • Spread Communism and create a buffer zone against Germany (correct)
  • Form alliances with Western nations and support capitalism
  • Reduce military presence and promote tourism

    • What did Winston Churchill mean by the term 'Iron Curtain' in 1946?

  • A strategy to promote trade between Eastern and Western Europe
  • A literal wall separating East and West Germany
  • A symbol representing the division between Communist and democratic nations (correct)
  • An agreement on military cooperation between the U.S. and USSR

    • Which of the following actions did Stalin take despite making promises to FDR and Churchill?

    <p>Establish pro-Soviet Communist governments in Eastern Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the state of the Cold War conflict?

    <p>A state of tension and hostility between the U.S. and USSR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did the Soviets take during the Berlin Blockade?

    <p>They sealed off all railroad and highway access to Western sectors of the city.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which military alliance was formed by the U.S., Canada, and ten other countries in 1949?

    <p>NATO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961?

    <p>A mass exodus of East Germans fleeing to West Berlin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant result of the Berlin Blockade?

    <p>Hostility between the Eastern and Western blocs escalated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event occurred in Hungary in 1956?

    <p>Imre Nagy gained power and withdrew Hungary from the Warsaw Pact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?

    <p>Contain the spread of communism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key component of the Marshall Plan?

    <p>Offering economic aid to rebuild war-torn countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Soviet Union respond to the Marshall Plan's offer of aid to Eastern European countries?

    <p>Declined the aid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of the Berlin Airlift?

    <p>The Western Allies maintained access to Berlin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of government was established in East Germany after World War II?

    <p>A socialist dictatorship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event initiated the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968?

    <p>The introduction of Prague Spring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main criticisms of the nuclear arms race during the Cold War?

    <p>It could lead to a nuclear war that would destroy both sides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Strategic Arms Limitations Talks (SALT) that began in 1969?

    <p>To limit the number of nuclear weapons each side possessed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treaty was signed in 1963 to address nuclear testing?

    <p>The Nuclear Test Ban Treaty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory arose from the fear of nuclear war during the Cold War?

    <p>Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)?

    <p>Reduction in the number of nuclear weapons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the end of the era of détente between the US and the Soviet Union?

    <p>The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the goals of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?

    <p>To prevent the spread of nuclear weapons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization did the US back to promote military alliances in Europe?

    <p>North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major conflict illustrated the escalation of Cold War tensions in Asia?

    <p>The Korean War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which was a feature of the US's military strategy during the Cold War?

    <p>Establishing military bases overseas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant action did Fidel Castro take in 1959?

    <p>He led an armed rebellion and turned Cuba communist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concern did the US have regarding China's shift to communism in 1949?

    <p>It posed a threat to US interests in Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one consequence of the Bay of Pigs Invasion in 1961?

    <p>Castro was celebrated as a national hero in Cuba.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the period of relaxation of tensions between the US and the Soviet Union during the 1970s?

    <p>Era of Détente</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962?

    <p>The US imposed trade restrictions on Cuba.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Nikita Khrushchev pledge to John F. Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

    <p>Not to invade Cuba and to remove Soviet missiles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary goal of the USSR during the Cold War?

    <p>To spread Communist ideology around the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Khrushchev advocate for as part of his leadership?

    <p>Peaceful coexistence with the West</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consequence did Senator McCarthy's investigations have on individuals he accused of communism?

    <p>Many faced serious repercussions, including arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the U.S. economy fare in the years following WWII?

    <p>It experienced a significant economic boom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a direct impact of the fear of communism on American society?

    <p>Widespread paranoia and civil defense preparations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the U.S.'s economic position after WWII?

    <p>It emerged relatively untouched and prospered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one significant outcome of Congress's actions regarding black voters?

    <p>End of segregation in public settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which social program was created under President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society initiative?

    <p>Job training programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What problem continued to affect African American communities despite advancements in civil rights?

    <p>Racial prejudice and poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which groups were inspired by the Civil Rights Movement to demand equality?

    <p>Native Americans and Latinos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a conservative response to the social programs established during the Great Society?

    <p>Call for cutbacks in government spending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the 1970s oil crisis have on Americans?

    <p>It demonstrated their reliance on oil and led to an economic downturn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant factor leading U.S. corporations to move operations overseas in the 1980s?

    <p>Desire for lower wages in other countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in Brown vs. Board of Education?

    <p>Segregated schools.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leader of the Civil Rights Movement was inspired by Gandhi's civil disobedience?

    <p>Martin Luther King Jr.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common demand among Americans in the 1980s regarding immigration?

    <p>Stricter immigration laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant economic shift occurred in U.S. production after World War II?

    <p>The U.S. produced 50% of the world's manufactured goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributed to the boom in housing and suburban life after the war?

    <p>Increased affluence and interstate highways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Eisenhower's policies impact the economy during his administration?

    <p>He approved the expansion of the interstate highway system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one result of the U.S. increasing military spending during the Cold War?

    <p>The expansion of factories producing civilian products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the suburban lifestyle that emerged in America post-World War II?

    <p>Large single-family homes with expansive lawns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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