Cold War Era REVIEW

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The Soviet Union’s goal during the Cold War was different from the United States because…

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The Soviet Union wanted to spread communism.

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Why did the United States become involved in North and South Korea?

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The United States wanted to prevent the spread of communism into South Korea.

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Which of the following occurred during the Space Race between the Soviet Union and the United States? Options: The United States was the first to have a man land on Mars., The Soviet Union was the first to have a man land on the moon., The United States launched an unmanned satellite, Sputnik, into space., The Soviet Union launched an unmanned satellite, Sputnik, into space.

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The Soviet Union launched an unmanned satellite, Sputnik, into space.

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Which of the following events did NOT occur during the Cuban Missile Crisis? Options: The Soviet Union shipped nuclear missiles to Cuba., The United States shipped nuclear missiles to Cuba., The United States set up a naval blockade of Cuba, The United States and the Soviet Union signed the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

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The United States shipped nuclear missiles to Cuba.

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What is an example of mass media?

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The spreading of news or pop culture

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New technologies created new products and improved existing products. Which of the following was NOT an example of new technology created during the Cold War Era? Options: a. Personal laptops and computers, b. Jet engines and pressurized cabins, c. Televisions, air conditioners, and long distance service for telephones, d. Automatic transmissions, radial tires, and power-steering in automobiles

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Personal laptops and computers

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The idea that if South Vietnam fell to communism, other nations would soon follow...

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Domino Theory

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What provided congressional support for escalating military action in Vietnam? Options: Cuban Missile Crisis, Battle Of Midway, Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, Bay of Pigs Invasion

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Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

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What was a popular method of protesting the Vietnam War? Options: Burning Clothing, Burning Draft Cards, Sit-Ins, Burning Down Recruitment Centers

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Burning Draft Cards

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Mexican American who received congressional Medal of Honor in Vietnam War?

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Roy Benividez