Module 28: Cold War - Early Years Study Guide

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Why did the United States implement the Berlin Airlift?

  • To support Soviet expansionism
  • To establish a military base in East Berlin
  • To enforce the Iron Curtain
  • To provide humanitarian aid to West Berlin (correct)

What was the main goal of the NATO alliance?

  • To support the Warsaw Pact countries
  • To counter Soviet influence in Europe (correct)
  • To undermine the United Nations
  • To promote peaceful coexistence with the Soviet Union

Who was primarily responsible for the policy of Brinkmanship during the Cold War?

  • Joseph Stalin
  • Mao Zedong
  • Dwight Eisenhower (correct)
  • Harry Truman

What was the significance of the Yalta Conference during World War II?

<p>Outlined post-war territorial divisions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event triggered the U.S. policy of containment towards communism?

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

What was the main purpose of the HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee)?

<p>Investigate communist influence in the United States (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Baby Boom impact post-World War II society in the United States?

<p>Resulted in a surge in public school enrollment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who delivered the 'Iron Curtain' speech?

<p>Winston Churchill (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did President Truman hope to achieve by implementing the Truman Doctrine?

<p>Contain Soviet expansionism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of Kapyong during the Korean War?

<p>It was a major turning point in the war, halting the North Korean advance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did the United Nations play in the Korean War?

<p>It deployed forces to assist South Korea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Korean War impact the Cold War?

<p>It demonstrated direct military conflict between the superpowers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the beginning of the Korean War?

<p>The invasion of South Korea by North Korea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the Korean War for international relations?

<p>It emphasized the importance of international cooperation through organizations like the United Nations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Korean War on Korea?

<p>It left the country divided into two hostile states. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Korean War demonstrate the importance of collective security?

<p>By emphasizing the need for joint efforts to maintain peace and security. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did Kim Il-sung play in the Korean War?

<p>Communist leader who initiated the invasion of South Korea. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Korean War impact the Cold War?

<p>It escalated tensions between major world powers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What lesson did the Korean War teach about defending interests?

<p>Defending interests may require direct military intervention. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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