Semester 1 Exam 2024: 10th Grade History PDF

Part I: Definitions Write the correct definition next to its corresponding term using TWO sentences - Your first sentence should be the DEFINITION, your second sentence should be CONTEXT TERM DEFINITION Rel...

Part I: Definitions Write the correct definition next to its corresponding term using TWO sentences - Your first sentence should be the DEFINITION, your second sentence should be CONTEXT TERM DEFINITION Relating to the influence of geography on politics, especially international relations. The Soviet 1.​ Geopolitical Union had geopolitical issues with The United States. The authority of a state to govern itself without external interference. Syberia did not have 2.​ Sovereignty sovereignty during the Soviet Union's rule. A U.S. policy aimed at preventing the spread of communism beyond its existing borders. The 3.​ Containment United States contained the Soviet Union from spreading its sphere of influence by placing restrictions and assisting other European countries. The process of a government taking control of private industry or assets. The Soviet Union 4.​ Nationalization nationalized it countries. A period of political tension and military rivalry between the U.S. and the Soviet Union after 5.​ Cold War World War II, stopping short of direct conflict. The hottest time of the Cold War was the Cuban Missile Crisis, in which nuclear war almost broke out. An alliance is a mutual defense agreement between two or more countries. An example of this 6.​ Alliance is The Big Three. The Executive Committee of the National Security Council, which advised Kennedy during the 7.​ ExComm Cuban Missile Crisis. It was used to advise John F. Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis, which compromised of a bunch of government body officials in the United States. The practice of managing international relations and negotiating between nations. John F. 8.​ Diplomacy Kennedy was diplomatic with other countries to ensure peace and no conflict during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving. John F. 9.​ Blockade Kennedy placed a blockade (quarantine in his terms) on Cuba to halt the shipment of weaponry to Cuba. The act of spying or using spies to gather information, especially by governments. The use of 10.​Espionage espionage allowed the United States to find missiles in Cuba.  Semester 1 Exam 2024: 10th Grade History A strategy to prevent an adversary from taking an undesirable action by instilling doubt or fear 11.​Deterrence of the consequences. The placement of the missiles in Cuba instilled fear on the United States to prevent them from launching the missiles in Turkey. A stated principle or policy of government, often regarding foreign affairs, such as the Monroe 12.​Doctrine Doctrine. The Truman Doctrine focused on giving political, military and economic assistance to country that were under external or internal pressure. The competition between nations, particularly the U.S. and USSR, to build powerful nuclear 13.​Nuclear Arms weapons. The Cold War was caused from the Nuclear Arms Race, with one country upping each Race other which instilled fear among people of a nuclear war. The reduction of the intensity of a conflict or potentially hostile situation, as seen in the crisis 14.​De-escalation resolution. John F. Kennedy de-escalated the Cuban Missile Crisis to prevent a nuclear war. Introduced by Stalin in 1924, this policy focused on strengthening socialism in the USSR rather 15.​Socialism in than spreading it globally. Stalin used this as a way to make Socialism last longer, since One Country spreading it rather than trying to strengthen it would lead to the Soviet Union being weaker and more vulnerable. Stalin launched several Five-Year Plans starting in 1928 to rapidly industrialize the USSR and 16.​Five-Year Plans catch up with Western powers. The Five-Year Plans tremendously improved the USSR, as coal production increased by 84%, oil by 90%, steel by 37%, and electricity by 168%. The government took control of farms to increase agricultural productivity and support 17.​Collectivization industrialization, leading to widespread resistance. Collectivization helped improve the USSR and increased the food availability within it. Propaganda is the form of using false statistics, facts, and information to deceive and trick a 18.​Propaganda person. The USSR used propaganda to lie that other countries were doing badly with capitalism and that the USSR was way better with communism. 19.​Iron Curtain Churchill’s concept of the "Iron Curtain" became a reality as Eastern Europe was effectively cut off from the West. The Iron Curtain divided Europe into two separate areas, the Communist area and the Capitalist area. An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country. The United 20.​Embargo States placed an embargo on Cuba to prevent them from receiving any weaponry. 1 of 12 Semester 1 Exam 2024: 10th Grade History Part II: Short Answer Questions Answer each question using 1 or more full sentences. 1.​ Describe the geopolitical factors leading to the Cold War. Provide at least TWO examples. -​ Cuba's Proximity to the USA, which is strategically important for security -​ Cuba was communist which goes against the capitalist economics of the united states. 2.​ What were the main goals of the Truman Doctrine? Name TWO. To halt and slow down the spread of Communism and to stop and assist countries under threat from the Soviet Union. 3.​ Explain TWO outcomes of the Yalta Conference. One of the outcomes was that Germany was divided into four zones and was occupied by four countries, namely, the USSR, Britain, France, and the USA. Another outcome was that France got liberated from Nazi Germany. 4.​ Identify TWO key policies of Stalin's "Socialism in One Country." -​ Strengthen socialism within the country -​ Industrialize the country rapidly 5.​ Provide TWO reasons why the U.S. implemented the Marshall Plan. -​ Markets for American goods -​ Supported the development of democratic governments in Europe 6.​ Name THREE key decisions made at the Potsdam Conference. -​ Disarmament and demilitirization of Germany -​ Division of Germany and Berlin -​ The Polish/German border was settled 7.​ Describe THREE impacts of Stalin's Five-Year Plans on the Soviet Union. -​ Increased coal production -​ Increased electricity within the country -​ Modernized the Soviet Union to catch up with the Western Powers 8.​ Identify TWO causes of the Cuban Missile Crisis. -​ The tensions between Communism and Capitalism (The United States and the Soviet Union) -​ The Cold War and it’s uncertainty 9.​ List THREE actions taken by the U.S. during the Cuban Missile Crisis. -​ Blockading Cuba -​ Destabilizing the Cuban Missile Crisis -​ Talking it out with Khrushchev 10.​Name THREE measures taken by the USSR to control Eastern Europe after WWII. -​ Buffer zones of communist states between the Soviet Union and Western Europe for security. -​ Communist governments made it easier to control the countries within the Soviet Union -​ Suppressing any resistance or dissent within the Soviet Union allowed the Soviet Union to stay “good”. 11.​Identify TWO methods used in Soviet propaganda under Stalin. -​ The use of false statistics and facts -​ Soviet Newspapers, radio broadcasts, and art to glorify and praise Stalin, Soviet Life, and “Communist” values. 2 of 12 Semester 1 Exam 2024: 10th Grade History 12.​What were TWO consequences of the Great Purge on Soviet society? -​ Instilled a culture of fear and compliance in Soviet society and the government. -​ Stifled potential political innovation and dissent. 13.​Explain TWO impacts of the Cuban Revolution on U.S.-Cuban relations. -​ The rise of power led by Fidel Castro -​ Overthrew U.S.-backed dictator Fulgencio Batista 14.​List THREE major decisions made during the Cuban Missile Crisis negotiations. -​ Kennedy publicly agreed not to invade Cuba and secretly agreed to later remove missiles from Turkey. -​ Khrushchev announces the USSR will dismantle missiles in Cuba, reducing tensions. -​ The U.S. lifts the naval blockade as Soviet missile removal begins. 15.​What were TWO effects of the Bay of Pigs invasion on Cold War tensions? -​ Strengthened Fidel Castro's position in Cuba, solidifying his control. -​ Severely damaged U.S.-Cuban relations and heightened Cold War tensions. 16.​Name THREE ways the Space Race influenced U.S.-Soviet relations. -​ Raised Cold War tensions -​ Intensified the arms race -​ Increased fear of a nuclear war since competition was at an all-time high 17.​Identify TWO immediate consequences of the Cuban Missile Crisis for Cuba. -​ Kennedy's leadership during the crisis boosted his popularity and reputation. -​ The USSR felt vulnerable and significantly increased its nuclear arsenal. 18.​List TWO reasons Khrushchev criticized Stalin in his 1956 speech. -​ Stalin’s harsh rule -​ Failing to make defensive preparations 19.​What were THREE long-term consequences of the Cuban Missile Crisis on global politics? -​ The crisis led directly to several important nuclear arms control agreements, including the Hotline and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. -​ Other countries were influenced to develop their own nuclear capabilities for deterrence. -​ Global leaders and the United Nations called for restraint and peaceful resolution. 3 of 12