World War II US Involvement Quiz
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Which of the following territories were under French control in the Pacific in 1938?

  • Indonesia
  • India, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Burma
  • Hawaii and the Philippines
  • Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam (correct)

    • In 1939, President Roosevelt approved a Senate resolution repealing the arms embargo and allowing the U.S. to sell arms to Great Britain on a cash and carry basis.

    False (B)

    What was the dominant political sentiment in the United States at the beginning of World War II, and what stance did it take on U.S. involvement?

    Isolationism, they resisted any steps that would lead to aid for the democracies of France and Great Britain.

    The fall of ______ in June 1940 was a major turning point that signaled the need for greater U.S. involvement in World War II.

    <p>France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following individuals with their roles and perspectives on U.S. involvement in World War II:

    <p>Henry L. Stimson = Secretary of War, Interventionist Elihu Root = Congressman, Interventionist Franklin D. Roosevelt = President, Middle Ground General George C. Marshall = Chief of Army, Neutral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant event that ultimately drew the United States into World War II?

    <p>The attack on Pearl Harbor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Lend-Lease program allowed the U.S. to provide military aid to Allied nations without requiring immediate cash payment.

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

    What was the main reason for the internal debate within Japan before the war?

    <p>Whether to invade the Soviet Union or maintain friendly relations with the U.S. and avoid war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The collaborationist government in Nazi-occupied France during World War II was known as ______ France.

    <p>Vichy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following military plans with their respective proponents during World War II:

    <p>Sledgehammer = George Marshall Torch = Winston Churchill Operation Overlord = Dwight D. Eisenhower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major reason for the U.S.'s decision to invade French North Africa (Operation Torch) instead of directly invading Europe?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Darlan Deal was a controversial agreement where the U.S. provided support to a French general who was a Nazi collaborator.

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

    Why did the U.S. decide to focus on military operations in Italy in 1943?

    <p>Italy's military situation was deteriorating, and the Allied invasion aimed to exploit this weakness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Allied Expeditionary Force (AEF) in the UK, under the command of General Eisenhower, was responsible for planning ______, the cross-channel invasion.

    <p>Operation Overlord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant difference between American and British strategies in the European theater during World War II?

    <p>The Americans prioritized a direct advance on Germany, while the British favored a more indirect approach (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The U.S. held more power within the alliance, ultimately dictating strategic decisions.

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

    What was a main reason for the U.S. to engage in the war in Europe, considering American public opinion and the possibility of casualties?

    <p>FDR wanted to ensure American involvement and commitment to the fight against Hitler, despite concerns about casualties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ deal was an agreement between the U.S., Britain, and Admiral Darlan, a Vichy French leader who had collaborated with Germany.

    <p>Darlan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following leaders with their respective countries during World War II:

    <p>Winston Churchill = Great Britain Joseph Stalin = Soviet Union Franklin D. Roosevelt = United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The U.S. supported the Vichy French government during World War II.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of the Italian campaign in 1943?

    <p>Mussolini was overthrown, and Italy ultimately declared war on Germany and joined the Allies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ plan, proposed by General Marshall, aimed to build up American forces in the UK for a cross-channel invasion in 1943.

    <p>Marshall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At the beginning of 1947, the United States possessed a substantial military force ready to counter the Soviet threat.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a primary factor contributing to the Republican-led Congress's reluctance to fund an expansion of American military involvement in 1947?

    <p>A desire to maintain significant military forces domestically. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Republican-controlled Congress favored a policy of ______ in the aftermath of World War II, prioritizing domestic issues and reducing government spending.

    <p>return to normalcy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main strategy Truman employed to convince the American people of the necessity of increased foreign involvement?

    <p>He presented the aid for Greece and Turkey as integral to a larger global program for freedom, thereby appealing to a sense of American idealism and moral responsibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following individuals with their respective roles and perspectives on the Soviet threat:

    <p>William Bullitt = Compared Stalin to Hitler and argued for a strong U.S. response to the Soviet threat. Dean Acheson = Emphasized the importance of preventing the fall of Greece and Turkey, arguing that doing so was vital to maintain regional stability and Western morale. Senator Vandenburg = Initially an isolationist, but became a supporter of Truman's plan to aid Greece and Turkey.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the 'Domino Theory' as it applied to the Cold War?

    <p>If one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would follow suit. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain how the Truman Doctrine defined American foreign policy for the next generation and beyond.

    <p>The Truman Doctrine established a commitment by the United States to support anti-communist governments threatened by internal or external forces, becoming a cornerstone of Cold War containment policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Truman Doctrine was solely focused on providing military aid to countries facing threats from communism.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The U.S. began quietly planning aid for Greece in ______, but intensified its efforts after a major storm in early 1947.

    <p>1946</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key event prompted Britain's decision to withdraw its support from Greece in 1947?

    <p>The British faced a major economic crisis and could no longer afford to sustain their military presence abroad. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the potential consequences of Greece falling to communism, as presented by Dean Acheson.

    <p>Acheson argued that the fall of Greece would destabilize the region, enabling the Soviet Union to advance its interests in Turkey and ultimately threaten Western Europe, particularly Italy, Germany, and France.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary objective of the Truman Doctrine?

    <p>To contain the spread of communism. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The U.S. Congress initially expressed strong support for Truman's request for financial aid to Greece and Turkey.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Truman Doctrine was formally articulated in a speech delivered by President Truman to a joint session of Congress on ______.

    <p>March 12, 1947</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the U.S. ready to enter Greece just as the British were withdrawing?

    <p>The U.S. had been quietly planning aid for Greece since 1946, and the British withdrawal created a critical opportunity for American intervention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the Republican Party's stance on the Truman Doctrine?

    <p>Initial resistance, but ultimately supported the Doctrine after strong lobbying by Truman and his advisors. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of the Marshall Plan?

    <p>To revive the economy of Western Europe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Marshall Plan included provisions for Soviet participation.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country was considered the key to reviving the European economy according to the Marshall Plan?

    <p>Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In December 1947, Truman presented a revised amount of __________ in aid to Congress for the Marshall Plan.

    <p>17 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Churchill's main aim in the Mediterranean during World War II?

    <p>To secure GB's presence in the Mediterranean (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eisenhower and Churchill agreed on a broad front approach for the invasion of Germany.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following events with their outcomes:

    <p>Paris Conference = Russia faced two impossible options Congressional approval = Truman reduced the aid requested Soviet counterproposal = Rejected by France and Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was FDR's stance regarding Stalin's actions in Eastern Europe?

    <p>FDR did not take a hard line against Stalin's occupation of Poland and was hesitant to assume an anti-Soviet stance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the U.S. perceive Russia's intentions toward Western Europe?

    <p>Russia aimed for economic collapse in Western Europe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Pacific War strategy was aimed at avoiding Japanese strong points and _______ men and material.

    <p>conserving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Poles and Czechs were able to join the Marshall Plan without external pressures.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the solutions suggested by Kennan in relation to the Marshall Plan?

    <p>Offer the program to Russia with strict controls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following key military leaders with their areas of operation in the Pacific:

    <p>General MacArthur = Southwest Pacific Admiral Chester Nimitz = Central Pacific General Eisenhower = European Theatre Chiang Kai-shek = China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of America's priorities in Asia during the war?

    <p>To elevate China under Chiang Kai-shek (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The year __________ proved to be difficult for Truman’s administration in pursuing containment.

    <p>1947</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a consequence faced by the U.S. after implementing the Truman Doctrine?

    <p>Hostility in Congress regarding foreign aid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The U.S. was able to send enough troops to China to control the situation against the Japanese.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What assumption did the U.S. make about Chiang Kai-shek's intentions?

    <p>The U.S. assumed that Chiang wanted reforms and could implement them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    China secured a promise from Russia to not support the _____ during the conflict.

    <p>communists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the countries with their associated political movements discussed:

    <p>Vietnam = Nationalism China = Communism India = Independence movement Laos = Post-war trusteeship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major issue regarding U.S. support in China?

    <p>Bribery of Chiang and his supporters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Yalta Conference aimed to establish a unified strategy for the Pacific War.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main goals during the Potsdam Conference?

    <p>To determine the future of Germany and force Japan to surrender.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The U.S. suggested that ______, Cambodia, and Vietnam be placed under a four-power trusteeship after the war.

    <p>Laos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Truman's primary approach to compel the USSR to comply with U.S. demands after World War II?

    <p>Economic pressure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stalin accepted the U.S.'s offers of loans immediately after the war.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Truman learn about the Russians during the Potsdam Conference?

    <p>The only thing the Russians understood was force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Truman emphasized the importance of bringing in elements from the ____ Poles for the reorganization of the Polish government.

    <p>London</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following events with their related details.

    <p>Potsdam Conference = Emergence of irreconcilable differences Yalta Conference = Divided Germany into four zones Atomic Bomb Testing = Crucial for asserting U.S. power Stalin's 5 Year Plan = To rebuild heavy industry in the USSR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common belief among many Americans regarding their role in the world post-World War II?

    <p>They could use their power to influence the world towards democratic capitalism. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The psychological problem associated with the atomic bomb was that it was seen as an everyday weapon.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the goal of the Acheson-Lilienthal proposal?

    <p>To reach international control of atomic weapons through a series of stages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Truman felt an immense sense of responsibility in Eastern ____ due to the belief in U.S. as the defender of Western civilization.

    <p>Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following leaders with their respective roles:

    <p>Harry Truman = U.S. President during post-war Secretary of War Stimson = Recommended diplomacy with the Soviets Stalin = Leader of the USSR Harry Hopkins = Responsible for ensuring Soviet entry into the Pacific War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the U.S. refuse to discuss Stalin's loan requests in 1945?

    <p>Stalin needed to comply with American demands first. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    American possession of the atomic bomb successfully deterred Stalin's policies in Eastern Europe.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the U.S. recognize about the Oder-Neisse line during the Potsdam Conference?

    <p>It was recognized as Germany's eastern border.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stalin's refusal to comply with U.S. demands was exemplified by his announcement of a new ____ plan.

    <p>five year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind the CIA's involvement in overthrowing Jacob Arbenz in Guatemala?

    <p>Prevention of communist influence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The U.S. retained full control of Iranian oil production after overthrowing Mossadegh.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which military officer led the coup against President Arbenz in Guatemala?

    <p>Colonel Carlos Castillo Armas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the division of Iranian oil production, American companies received _____ of the production.

    <p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following leaders with their respective countries during the events discussed:

    <p>Norman Schwarzkopf = Iran Jacob Arbenz Guzman = Guatemala Mossadegh = Iran Carlos Castillo Armas = Guatemala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors contributed to the rapid decision-making process regarding the use of the atomic bomb?

    <p>The desire to avoid further American casualties in the Pacific. (A), The need to impress Russia and demonstrate U.S. military power. (B), The belief that Japan posed a significant racial threat. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Potsdam Declaration, issued in 1945, demanded Japan's conditional surrender in World War II.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason why the U.S. resisted accepting Russian control over Eastern Europe after World War II?

    <p>The U.S. feared that Russian dominance over Eastern Europe would eventually spread to the rest of Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ was an agreement reached in 1938 that allowed Germany to annex part of Czechoslovakia.

    <p>Munich Agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following figures with their actions or beliefs related to the Cold War origins:

    <p>Woodrow Wilson = Advocated for the establishment of Western-oriented governments in Eastern Europe Joseph Stalin = Agreed to &quot;free and unfettered elections&quot; in Poland at Yalta Harry Truman = Rejected the &quot;do nothing&quot; policy and advocated for a hardline stance against Soviet expansion Franklin D. Roosevelt = Supported a &quot;do nothing&quot; policy towards Soviet influence in Eastern Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The U.S. made a significant contribution to the liberation of Eastern Europe from Nazi control during World War II.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a major industrial area controlled or influenced by the U.S. at the end of World War II?

    <p>Soviet Union (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Nazi-Soviet Pact in the context of Eastern Europe?

    <p>It divided Eastern Europe between Germany and Russia, setting the stage for conflict and eventually leading to the Soviet Union's control over Eastern Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ was a crucial event that marked the breakdown of the Grand Alliance between the U.S., Russia, and Great Britain.

    <p>Soviet occupation of Eastern Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately reflects the U.S. stance towards Soviet influence in Poland after World War II?

    <p>the U.S. was outraged by Soviet actions in Poland and saw it as a betrayal of promises. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The U.S. actively sought to establish a government in exile for Poland during World War II.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Poland considered so crucial to both the Soviet Union and the United States in the post-war world?

    <p>For the Soviets, Poland held strategic importance due to its history of invasions and its geographic location. For the U.S., a Soviet-controlled Poland posed a threat to the stability of Western Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ policy, which advocated for a hands-off approach to Soviet actions in Eastern Europe, was rejected by Harry Truman.

    <p>do nothing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the American perspective on the atomic bomb's use towards the end of World War II?

    <p>It was a strategic move to intimidate the Soviet Union. (A), It was a necessary evil to avoid further American casualties. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The development of the atomic bomb was initially seen as a way to avoid deploying troops in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

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

    How did the Soviet Union's actions in Eastern Europe contribute to the breakdown of the Grand Alliance?

    <p>The Soviet Union's refusal to honor promises of free and unfettered elections, and the imposition of communist control over Eastern European countries, violated agreements made with the U.S. and Britain, leading to a deep distrust and ultimately sowing the seeds for the Cold War.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason behind the airlifting of goods into Berlin?

    <p>To ensure continued support and presence in Berlin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The United States was the last country to recognize Israel's independence on May 14, 1948.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Turks and Greeks' situations highlight for U.S. foreign policy?

    <p>The necessity of aiding European nations willing to defend themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ plan was significant for American military, political, and economic dominance in Europe.

    <p>Marshall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document formally committed the U.S. to mutual assistance for NATO members?

    <p>The North Atlantic Treaty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The reintroduction of the draft was a response to a growing economic policy.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant military threat did the development of the atomic bomb by the Soviets represent?

    <p>Strengthened Soviet capability to attack Western Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ program of 1949 proposed military aid to help NATO countries.

    <p>Military Assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key concern for the Truman administration regarding NATO?

    <p>It might incite an arms race. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Soviet blockade of Berlin was successful in isolating the city.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was established by the National Security Act of July 1947?

    <p>Department of Defense (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Truman was successful in creating a unified armed forces under the National Security Act.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of containment during this period?

    <p>To halt the spread of communism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Israeli-Arab conflict began following the ______ of Israel.

    <p>proclamation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who became the Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia after the Communist coup in February 1948?

    <p>Klement Gottwald</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Containment = Policy to stop the spread of communism Truman Doctrine = U.S. commitment to aid nations under threat Zionism = Movement for Jewish statehood in Palestine NATO = Military alliance for mutual defense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ___________ Plan aimed to provide economic support to European countries to prevent the spread of communism.

    <p>Marshall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event was a turning point that influenced the initiation of the containment policy?

    <p>The Communist coup in Czechoslovakia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan were unrelated to each other.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article written by George Kennan became a quasi-official statement of American foreign policy?

    <p>&quot;X&quot; Article</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The CIA was authorized to engage in __________ operations against the Soviet Union and Communists in June 1948.

    <p>covert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Vandenberg Resolution promote?

    <p>Military alliances and regional defense arrangements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stalin abandoned the idea of German reunification after the Western powers’ actions regarding West Germany.

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

    Which countries signed a military pact that included the U.S. during the summer of 1948?

    <p>France, Britain, and the Benelux nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kennan believed the Soviets were motivated by the antagonism between __________ and socialism.

    <p>capitalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary role of the CIA after the coup in Czechoslovakia?

    <p>Engaging in covert operations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following events with their implications for U.S. foreign policy:

    <p>Czech Coup = Initiation of containment policy Marshall Plan = Economic support to Europe X Article = Quasi-official statement of policy Berlin Blockade = Test of U.S. commitment to containment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Senate's endorsement of the Marshall Plan?

    <p>Approval of the financial support for European recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main assumptions of American foreign policy during the Cold War?

    <p>America could influence global events with enough will and good policies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    McCarthyism was mainly about uplifting left-wing policies in the U.S.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was NSC 68?

    <p>A comprehensive statement of American foreign and defense policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The U.S. authorized a review of foreign and defense policies in the context of ______ being lost to Mao.

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event provided the justification for Truman to implement NSC 68?

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

    Truman's main goal during the Korean War was to extend containment to Asia.

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

    Who was the president of the Republic of Korea after the elections in May 1948?

    <p>Syngman Rhee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Klaus Fuchs was found guilty of giving atomic secrets to ______ agents.

    <p>Soviet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one effect of McCarthyism on the U.S. government?

    <p>Heightened loyalty investigations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    NSC 68 aimed to liberate China and Eastern Europe from Communism.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Truman administration label the 'soft' attitude on Communism?

    <p>Republican accusations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    McCarthyism was appealing because it provided a simple explanation for America's ______ in the Cold War.

    <p>failures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following leaders with their roles in the Korean War:

    <p>Truman = U.S. President during the Korean War Mao = Leader of Communist China Rhee = President of South Korea Chiang = Chinese Nationalist leader on Formosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the UN concerning the Korean conflict?

    <p>To restore the border and the status quo (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Truman initially pledged that the U.S. would intervene in Korea only with ground troops.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Truman take on June 26, 1950 regarding military intervention?

    <p>He extended the Truman Doctrine to the Pacific.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    MacArthur's troops entered ______ and cut off the North Korean forces around Pusan.

    <p>Seoul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following events with their respective outcomes:

    <p>U.S. aid to the French in Indochina = Support against Ho Chi Minh MacArthur's invasion of North Korea = Renewed conflict and Chinese intervention Truman's military budget increase = Expansion of the U.S. military establishment Truman-MacArthur meeting = Assurance of military restraint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the major policy change regarding U.S. involvement in Korea by August 1950?

    <p>Rollback was possible, not just containment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The U.S. achieved its initial objective of defeating North Korea without any military escalation.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By the end of January 1951, what significant military strategy did Truman and Acheson implement in response to the Communist threat?

    <p>They expedited war mobilization and reintroduced selective service.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The policy of ______ meant restoring pre-war conditions in Korea rather than pursuing the destruction of communism.

    <p>containment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Chinese issue as a warning to the U.S. regarding their involvement in the Korean War?

    <p>They would take direct military action (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Truman's administration aimed to abolish communism completely through military actions.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What assumption about the Chinese involvement in the Korean War was proven wrong during the conflict?

    <p>That the Chinese would not enter the war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the outcomes of Truman's policy was the establishment of a permanent ______ industry in the U.S.

    <p>armament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following leaders to their decisions during the Korean War:

    <p>Truman = Restoration of the status quo in Korea MacArthur = Desire to strike China directly Acheson = Discussion of German rearmament Eisenhower = Supreme commander of NATO forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major international event did Eisenhower and Dulles maintain a policy of containment during?

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

    Eisenhower’s administration significantly escalated U.S. military involvement worldwide.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term did Eisenhower use to describe his military policy that merged military, domestic, and foreign considerations?

    <p>The New Look</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John Foster Dulles criticized the policy of __________ and advocated for a policy of rollback.

    <p>containment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following individuals with their respective roles regarding U.S. foreign policy:

    <p>Truman = President who endorsed the policy of containment Eisenhower = President who introduced the New Look policy Dulles = Secretary of State who advocated for rollback MacArthur = General dismissed due to his actions in the Korean War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the impact of Truman’s policies on his successors?

    <p>They continued with Truman's policies of containment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Eisenhower-Dulles team did not make any significant changes to U.S. foreign policy from Truman's administration.

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

    What was a primary reason for Eisenhower's landslide victory in the 1952 election?

    <p>His immense personal popularity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The phrase "peacefully living with the Communists" was emphasized in Eisenhower's campaign statement regarding __________.

    <p>liberation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key elements of Eisenhower's 'New Look' military policy?

    <p>Focus on nuclear deterrence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eisenhower's administration actively pursued military intervention in conflicts worldwide.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Eisenhower rely on as a mediator between conflicting political goals during his administration?

    <p>Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following events with their outcomes or impacts:

    <p>Korean War Armistice = Restored the status quo Truman's dismissal of MacArthur = Public support swung back to Truman End of the Korean War in 1953 = Stalin's death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eisenhower's administration was primarily wedded to a fiscal view of ______________ which stressed balancing the budget.

    <p>conservatism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main principle behind 'massive retaliation' during the Cold War?

    <p>To respond to any aggression with overwhelming nuclear force (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Brinkmanship was a strategy focused on avoiding conflict by using diplomacy primarily.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the U.S. stance on prisoner-of-war repatriation during the Korean War truce talks?

    <p>The U.S. insisted on voluntary repatriation rather than forcible return.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eisenhower's policy relied heavily on using ______ as a deterrent against the Soviet Union.

    <p>nuclear weapons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Cold War events with their descriptions:

    <p>Korean War = Truce talks stalled over prisoner repatriation Vietnam Conflict = Support for French effort against Communist advances Dien Bien Phu = French position deteriorated leading to Geneva Accords Geneva Accords = Temporary partition of Vietnam at the 17th parallel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dulles use as the chief instrument for containment?

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

    Eisenhower was willing to use atomic weapons again in Asia without hesitation.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What outcome did the Geneva Accords aim to achieve regarding Vietnam?

    <p>A temporary partition of Vietnam and elections for unification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dulles emphasized the need to go to the brink of ______ to maintain U.S. influence.

    <p>war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country did the U.S. try to support against Ho Chi Minh in the Vietnam conflict?

    <p>France (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The SEATO alliance was highly successful and included all key regional countries.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the U.S. response to the French situation at Dien Bien Phu?

    <p>The U.S. considered airstrikes and dropping atomic bombs but ultimately backed off from using nuclear weapons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dulles's policy was based on a ______ view of the world, focusing on U.S. vs. communism.

    <p>bipolar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant role did Dulles play in the U.S. foreign policy?

    <p>Promoting containment through military strength (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the objectives behind Dulles' actions in South Vietnam?

    <p>To unilaterally strengthen the government (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The U.S. maintained a strict policy of supporting only democratic governments worldwide.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the premier of Iran overthrown by the CIA?

    <p>Mohammed Mossadeh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The loss of ____ and ____ was believed to be crucial in Eisenhower’s strategy for Formosa.

    <p>Quemoy, Matsu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event prompted the U.S. and Russia to agree to the Geneva Peace Summit?

    <p>NATO's expansion to include West Germany (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What policy did the U.S. adopt regarding aid to South Vietnam in September 1954?

    <p>To provide aid directly to the South Vietnamese.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Brinkmanship was successful in preventing future crises related to Formosa in 1955.

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

    The CIA operated on a large scale after 1953 under the direction of Allen ____.

    <p>Dulles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major concern for Dulles during the Geneva Summit?

    <p>Loss of hope for liberation from Communism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following actions with their outcomes:

    <p>Eisenhower's authorization for armed forces = Protection of Formosa CIA intervention in Iran = Overthrow of Mossadeh Geneva Summit = Shift in U.S. foreign policy Brinkmanship with China = Eased tensions on Quemoy and Matsu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the U.S. aim to protect through its brinkmanship strategy?

    <p>Military bases around Russia and China (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dulles was supportive of non-white revolutionaries in emerging nations.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the implication of using 'new and powerful weapons of precision,' according to Dulles and Eisenhower?

    <p>The threat of atomic weapons would deter Chinese aggression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Soviet Union and Eastern European nations signed the ____ Pact as a response to NATO.

    <p>Warsaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chapter 1: The Twisting Path to War

    • In 1938, the U.S. saw no need to intervene in WWII, expecting France and Britain to resist Germany.
    • The U.S., France, Britain, and the Dutch controlled various territories in the Pacific (e.g., U.S. – Hawaii, Philippines; France – Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam; Dutch – Indonesia; Britain – India, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Burma).
    • Japan, aiming to end Western rule in Asia, lacked resources and was engaged in the Sino-Japanese War.
    • Isolationist sentiment dominated Congress and FDR's perspective.
    • FDR failed to support a Senate resolution in mid-1939, which would have repealed the arms embargo and allowed arms sales to Britain on a cash-and-carry basis.
    • After WWII began (Sep 1, 1939), differing views emerged: isolationists resisted aid to democracies, interventionists advocated for aid.
    • FDR sought a middle ground, allowing arms sales via cash-and-carry in 1939 but emphasizing maintaining U.S. neutrality.
    • Limited aid to Britain and France continued throughout 1940.
    • The fall of France in 1940 spurred interventionist sentiment in Congress.
    • Republicans Stimson and Root persuaded Congress for selective service.
    • FDR, while remaining aloof, allowed Marshall (Army Chief) and appointed Stimson as Secretary of War.
    • FDR's reelection in 1940 and Churchill's hopes for greater U.S. involvement were realized via the Lend-Lease program (1941).
    • Isolationists opposed the Lend-Lease program.
    • Hitler's defeat wasn't influenced by U.S. policy in Europe; Japan's actions prompted deeper U.S. involvement.

    Chapter 2: The War in Europe

    • The "Strange Alliance" (Britain, Russia, U.S.) persisted due to mutual recognition of Hitler's defeat depended on their combined efforts.
    • The 1942 strategy proposals emphasized the importance of the political motives of each country:
      • Marshall's plan focused on building U.S. strength in the UK for a cross-channel invasion (1943), but neglected Russia in 1942.
      • Churchill proposed operations around Germany, bombing, and aid to resistance forces. America resisted this plan.
      • TORCH (invasion of French North Africa) was adopted due to political priorities (GB presence in the Mediterranean & FDR's interest in quick entry for American morale).
    • The Darlan Deal, a controversial agreement with Admiral Darlan of Vichy France, was a political decision to gain entry into North Africa.
    • The removal of Darlan ended the controversy, and de Gaulle gained prominence.
    • Significant Anglo-American operations focused on Italy (Sicily, 1943; mainland 1943).
    • Italy's fascist government under Badoglio sought a co-belligerent status with the Allies.
    • Ultimately, Italy's pre-war leaders returned to power with Allied oversight (excluding Russia).

    Chapter 3: The War in Asia

    • American ground troops weren't deployed in Asia due to manpower limitations and distances.
    • Pacific strategy focused on conserving resources and avoiding key Japanese strongholds.
    • Priority given to defeating Japan and supporting Chiang Kai-shek (contested by Mao Zedong's communists and the Japanese).
    • The division of two areas of war 1) Southwest PAcific (led by the Army and General Macarthur, and 2) the Central PAcific, led by Navy Admiral Chester Nimitz.
    • Key was the Philippine invasion (1944) which controlled offshore islands.
    • In China, the U.S. tried to support Chiang and reform the Chinese government but it faced challenges related to internal politics and the Chinese people themselves.
    • The U.S. sought Chinese support for an anti-Soviet stance but struggled to get the Chinese people to agree to their plans(s).
    • The U.S. attempted to push Chiang and Mao to compromise unsuccessfully.
    • The U.S. recognized the inevitability of the communist takeover of China.
    • The U.S. and other powers also proposed a four-power trusteeship for Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam after the war, but Vietnamese nationalism led to complications.
    • The Yalta Conference (1945) focused on postwar divisions in Europe and Asia. The Potsdam Conference (1945) focused on forcing Japan's surrender.
    • Development of the atomic bomb became critical in shortening the war and avoiding further U.S. casualties.
    • The Potsdam Declaration (1945) demanded Japan's surrender.
    • Following surrender, the U.S. occupied and/or influenced Japan, among other areas of the world leading to the shift in American prestige.

    Chapter 4: The Beginnings of the Cold War

    • Post-war, neither East nor West allowed self governance of Eastern Europe and each tried to align Eastern European states with their own side.
    • The Munich Agreement (1938) is a primary example of appeasement.
    • Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941 destroyed The Grand Alliance.
    • Disagreements concerning the control of Poland highlighted the conflict.
    • The U.S. was unwilling to accept Soviet domination of Eastern Europe, especially concerning Poland.
    • FDR pressured Stalin to hold free elections in Poland but Stalin refused to cooperate.
    • Truman, unlike FDR, adopted a firmer stance against Soviet influence in Eastern Europe.
    • Despite the U.S. possessing great power, U.S. influence was still limited, particularly in areas not already under Western control or influence, demonstrating a need to integrate Eastern Europe into Western political structures.
    • Truman's stance, however, was not universally accepted by the public nor other officials within the U.S. government.
    • This difference led to the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan.
    • The U.S. sought to use economic pressure to force the Soviet Union's compliance but faced significant challenges.
    • American attempts to secure international control of nuclear weapons were unsuccessful.
    • The possession of the atomic bomb left the U.S. with the need to devise plans of massive retaliation as a way to assure that other countries did not become communist.

    Chapter 5: The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan

    • Truman needed a crisis to rally support for an assertive foreign policy, and the Greek situation provided that justification.
    • The British withdrawal from supporting Greece provided an opportunity for the U.S. to move in.
    • The Domino Theory was presented as a reason to involve the U.S.
    • Truman's aid package for Greece and Turkey solidified the emergence and adoption of the Truman Doctrine across American foreign policy efforts.
    • The Marshall Plan was an aid program to revive the economies of Western Europe.
    • The plan was designed to strengthen the economies of Western Europe to be able to resist the spread of Communism that the U.S. believed would spread throughout Eastern Europe.
    • While Russia initially was invited to participate in the plan, the invitation was ultimately rejected.
    • The plan had success in getting Congress to approve funding for it, but only after a communist coup in Czechslovakia convinced many that the need for this funding was critical and necessary.

    Chapter 6: Containment Tested

    • Kennan's "X" article outlined containment policy and its rationale, including antagonism between capitalism and socialism, and the Soviet's theory of the irreversibility of the spread of Communism.
    • The Berlin Blockade (1948) was a test of U.S. resolve and firmness in the face of Soviet aggression which led to the implementation of the Berlin Airlift.
    • The Berlin Blockade led to the introduction of U.S. military bases, and increased U.S. involvement in European politics and events.
    • Containment's focus shifted to defending Western Europe from Soviet expansion.
    • Israel's creation raised considerations about cooperation and conflict among different interests in the Middle East.

    Chapter 7: Korea

    • The Korean War (1950-1953) provided a major crisis for Truman.
    • Truman needed another crisis for a variety of reasons to help push support for his foreign policy efforts across the American political spectrum.
    • The North Korean invasion of South Korea provided that justification, though the U.S. had some initial concerns about intervention in Asia (concerns about manpower and resources).
    • Truman quickly committed American forces to the conflict.
    • Initial failure of the containment policy in Korea led to military intervention as a way to achieve containment.
    • The war shifted to a policy of greater intervention, and rollback of Communism becoming the primary concern.
    • While initially MacArthur was successful in repelling North Korean Forces, Chinese intervention led to difficulties and pushback and eventually led to a stalemate.
    • Truman dismissed MacArthur for publicly challenging the administration's policy, and there was immense public debate over whether or not containment was the appropriate strategy.
    • Korea became a critical factor in shifting American foreign policy from economic to military, and the war was a turning point for many, with some people beginning to see containment as a permanent state of affairs in America’s relationship with other countries.

    Chapter 8: Eisenhower, Dulles, and the Irreconcilable Conflict

    • Eisenhower and Dulles initially emphasized liberation, but restrained actions to avoid wider conflict, and maintaining containment.
    • The "New Look" military strategy emphasized nuclear deterrence and limited conventional ground forces.
    • Brinkmanship was used to manage crisis situations.
    • Eisenhower-Dulles policies failed to result in the liberation of nations from Communist control but were more effective in terms of containment.
    • Eisenhower's strategies, while focusing on nuclear weapons, did not result in the abandonment of Containment, nor did they dramatically shift the priorities of their foreign policy (i.e. military/nuclear was one element, but not THE only one.)
    • Brinkmanship was successful in specific instances, but this approach had clear weaknesses when used to face major shifts in the power balance between East and West, or when used in contexts where there were strong racial tensions (ex Viet Nam).
    • The Geneva Conference (1955) highlighted the limitations of the U.S. to influence Eastern European nations' politics.
    • The CIA was used increasingly to pursue U.S. interests through covert operations.
    • Various crises in Third World countries, such as Iran and Guatemala, involved CIA involvement, revealing the growing role of covert action in the Cold War.

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