US HISTORY: Unit 9 Exam Review COLD WAR

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Which policy was developed by the U.S. as a response to the Cold War to contain the spread of communism?

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The Marshall Plan

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What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine?

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To support countries resisting communism

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Which conflict is directly associated with the Truman administration's efforts to contain communism?

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The Korean War

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What was the impact of Sputnik on the United States?

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It spurred U.S. innovations in technology and education.

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What was the nature of Stalin's rule over the Soviet Union?

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Terror-driven with millions of deaths

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What was the period of tense relationship between the Soviet Union and the West known as?

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The Cold War

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Who controlled the eastern half of Europe after World War II?

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The Soviet Union

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What did the Soviet Union show no desire to allow in the area they controlled?

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Free elections

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How long did the Cold War last?

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From 1945 through 1991

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Before the Truman administration, what was the United States' stance on getting involved in foreign wars according to George Washington's recommendation?

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To avoid getting involved in entangling alliances.