World History WWII and Cold War Quiz

<p>To defeat Nazi Germany (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The invasion of Russia by Germany (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Germany (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To plan a winning strategy for World War II (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stalin's unwillingness to withdraw Soviet troops from Eastern Europe after the war (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure a peaceful future for the world (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was a greater threat to world peace than the Soviet Union (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Germany would be divided into four zones of occupation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Soviet Union would support the creation of the United Nations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It took place after the end of World War II. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It would increase the threat of communist expansion throughout the world. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect the Soviet Union from future invasions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It led to an increase in the threat of nuclear war. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To warn the West about the dangers of communism. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Soviet Union saw capitalism as a threat to its system and sought to eliminate it. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Soviet Union's testing of its own atomic bomb (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disagreements over the future of Germany and Eastern Europe. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It led to the creation of the Cold War. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A prolonged period of political tension between the USA and USSR post-WW2, characterized by rivalry and ideological conflict.

Capitalism promotes private ownership and class systems, while Communism advocates for communal ownership and classlessness.

An alliance formed in WW2 between the USA, Britain, and USSR to defeat Nazi Germany despite their ideological differences.

A surprise military strike by Japan on a U.S. naval base in 1941 that led to America entering WW2.

President of the USA during WW2, known for his tolerant approach towards different ideologies, particularly with Stalin.

Leader of the USSR during WW2, known for collectivization and industrialization policies, and a crucial figure in the Grand Alliance.

The USSR joined the war against the Axis powers in 1941 after Germany invaded, violating a previous non-aggression pact.

Tensions existed between the USA and USSR due to differing ideologies, even as they formed the Grand Alliance during their common fight against Nazism.

The first meeting of the Grand Alliance in 1943 to plan WWII strategy.

USA and UK agreed to open a second front against Germany; USSR would help against Japan.

1945 meeting to strategize post-war Europe and secure support against Japan.

Germany would pay reparations, split into four zones; free elections in Eastern Europe.

Soviet Union gained land from Poland; inclusion in the UN.

Finalization of post-war agreements in 1945, focusing on peace and communism.

Germany was divided into four occupation zones controlled by Allies.

In August 1945, USA dropped atomic bombs to force surrender and end the war.

Eastern European countries turned into Soviet satellite states for protection.

Increased tensions, led Stalin to develop his own atomic bomb.

George Kennan's 1946 message arguing the USSR was a threat to capitalism.

1946 speech warning of Soviet threats to Eastern Europe and world peace.

Yalta conference agreed on holding free elections in Eastern Europe post-war.

Churchill worried Roosevelt sided with Stalin on strategy in WWII.

Post-war, the USSR wanted reparations to rebuild after losing 20 million people.