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The Cold War Origins

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What was the significant event that led to the creation of the Warsaw Pact?

The Cuban Missile Crisis

The Bay of Pigs invasion

The establishment of NATO by the United States (correct)

The Cold War rhetoric

Why did Senator John F. Kennedy criticize the Eisenhower administration?

For failing to strengthen American military forces

For refusing to engage in nuclear arms race with the Soviet Union

For not joining the Warsaw Pact

For allowing the establishment of a pro-Soviet government in Cuba (correct)

What was the outcome of the Bay of Pigs invasion approved by President Kennedy?

The entire force was either killed or captured (correct)

Successful restoration of democracy in Cuba

The overthrow of Castro and establishment of a non-communist government

Peaceful resolution between Cuba and the United States

Why did Nikita Khrushchev order the construction of the Berlin Wall?

To halt the flow of East Germans into West Germany Signup and view all the answers

What did President Kennedy hope for when he told Khrushchev 'I hope you keep them' in response to Khrushchev displaying Lenin Peace Medals?

'That Khrushchev refrains from any hostile actions' Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States after World War II?

Soviet Union's desire for a buffer zone in Eastern Europe Signup and view all the answers

Which policy did the United States adopt to prevent the spread of Soviet influence in Western Europe after World War II?

Containment Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine introduced in 1947?

Aiding governments threatened by communist subversion Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to the implementation of a massive airlift by the United States and Great Britain to supply the city of Berlin?

The cutting off of road and rail traffic by the Soviets in 1948 Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the Marshall Plan introduced by the United States in 1947?

Eliminating political instability that could lead to communist takeovers Signup and view all the answers