Origins of the Cold War

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Which of the following events was created by the Western Allies in attempt to curb Soviet expansionism?

The Warsaw Pact

The Truman Doctrine

The Molotov Plan

The Marshall Plan (correct)

Which of the following terms, coined by Winston Churchill, symbolized the Soviet Union's efforts to isolate itself and its satellite states from open contact with the West and non-Soviet-controlled areas?

Cold War

Satellite States

Berlin Wall

Iron Curtain (correct)

What was the primary goal of the Truman Doctrine?

The Truman Doctrine aimed to contain the spread of communism by providing military and economic assistance to countries threatened by communist expansion.

What was the name given to the boundary dividing Europe into East and West from the end of World War II in 1945 until the end of the Cold War in 1991?

The Iron Curtain. Signup and view all the answers

The Berlin Blockade was successful for the USSR, effectively preventing the Western Allies from supplying West Berlin.

False Signup and view all the answers

What triggered the Soviet-Yugoslav split in 1948?

The Soviet-Yugoslav split was triggered by Tito's defiance of Soviet control and his pursuit of an independent foreign policy, including his support for the Greek communists and opposition to the Cominform. Signup and view all the answers

The Korean War was primarily fought by Korean conflicting social systems, as Bruce Cummings argued.

True Signup and view all the answers

What event is widely considered to have marked the beginning of the Cold War?

The Berlin Blockade is often considered to be a significant turning point in the Cold War, highlighting the tensions and divisions between the Soviet Union and the West. Signup and view all the answers

What doctrine did the US adopt in response to the perceived threat of Soviet expansionism?

The US adopted the doctrine of 'Massive Retaliation' after the Korean War, emphasizing a willingness to respond with nuclear weapons in the event of a Soviet attack. This doctrine, intended to deter Soviet aggression, contributed to the escalation of the nuclear arms race and the increasing tensions of the Cold War. Signup and view all the answers

What triggered the Cuban Missile Crisis?

The Cuban Missile Crisis was triggered by the Soviet Union's deployment of nuclear missiles in Cuba, which was seen as a direct threat to the United States. This event brought the world to the brink of nuclear war and remains one of the most tense moments of the Cold War. Signup and view all the answers

What was the key factor that contributed to the thaw in relations between the US and USSR during the 1960s?

The Cuban Missile Crisis played a significant role in bringing about the thaw by demonstrating the potential consequences of nuclear confrontation and highlighting the need for peaceful coexistence. While the thaw was a complex and gradual process, the Cuban Missile Crisis was a turning point in US-Soviet relations, leading to a period of détente and increased cooperation. Signup and view all the answers

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