Cold War History Quiz

<p>NSC-68. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC). (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The US and USSR agreed to temporarily oversee Korea. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kim Il Sung (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Korean Worker’s Party (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The invasion by North Korea on June 25, 1950. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Issued a resolution to condemn North Korea. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>$13 billion to $45 billion per year (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He was the first president elected after World War II. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Soviet Union would expand its influence unchecked. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To create a safe haven for Jewish people after the Holocaust. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The UN classified approximately 700k Palestinians as refugees. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To withdraw support for the invasion at the last minute. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Soviets withdrew their missiles from Cuba. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nationalization of American-owned businesses in Cuba. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Egypt, and Lebanon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The successful implementation of land reform. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strengthened anti-American sentiment in Latin America. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The amphibious landing at Inchon was close to China's border. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An armistice was signed, keeping Korea divided. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Truman was not aggressive enough in using military force. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The expiration of the Balfour Declaration in 1948. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>October 1950 to April 1951 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It proposed a Jewish homeland in Palestine. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It prompted a large-scale intervention by China. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To use covert operations and psychological warfare against communism. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Korea was divided into North and South Korea following World War II, with the Soviets occupying the North and the Americans the South.

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) was established in 1948, supported by the Soviet Union under Stalin's influence.

Syngman Rhee led the Republic of Korea established in 1948, supported by the United States and anti-communist elements.

The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korea invaded South Korea, marking a significant conflict within the Cold War.

The United Nations Security Council condemned North Korea's invasion and authorized member states to provide military assistance to South Korea.

A US document that impacted defense spending during the Korean War, increasing it significantly.

Truman's policy of containing communism, reflected in US support for South Korea during the war.

Korea became a significant symbol of the global struggle between the US and USSR/communism during the Cold War period.

The establishment of the state of Israel in 1948, creating a new country in the Holy Land.

Arab states opposed Israel's existence and invaded immediately after international recognition. This led to conflict and displacement of Palestinians.

Fidel Castro led an uprising against Fulgencio Batista's dictatorship, taking control of Havana in 1959.

A failed CIA-backed attempt to overthrow the Cuban government by a group of Cuban exiles in 1961, landing at the Bay of Pigs.

A 1962 confrontation between the US and the USSR over the deployment of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.

The US held significant economic control over Latin American countries, including oil, mining, railroads, and agriculture.

President JFK ultimately decided against providing air support for the Bay of Pigs invasion, leading to its failure.

The USSR placed nuclear missiles in Cuba, leading to heightened tensions with the US.

Amphibious landing by UN forces, including US, in Inchon, South Korea, on September 15, 1950. This operation was a surprise victory.

The People's Republic of China (PRC) committed 260,000 troops to support North Korea in late 1950, due to perceived threat to its security.

The Chinese intervention resulted in a major escalation of fighting in Korea between October 1950 and April 1951.

General Douglas MacArthur, the UN commander in Korea, was relieved of his command by President Truman in April 1951, due to insubordination and unauthorized actions.

A ceasefire agreement signed in July 1953, ending the Korean War, but leaving Korea divided.

US policy during the Korean War, aiming to stop the spread of communism, exemplified by a limited war focus.

A 1917 British statement of intent to support a Jewish homeland in Palestine, intended during British rule there.

Korea and other nations, like China, Cuba, Laos, and Vietnam remained divided politically or under communist control after the Korean War and continuing decades of conflict.