Post WWII-Modern Era

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Why did the United States become involved in the Korean War? Options: to contain communism, to colonize Korea, to spread communism, to Christianize Koreans

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to contain communism

Front

Where was Korea divided? Options: 18 parallel, 34 parallel, 38 parallel, 15 parallel

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38 parallel

Front

What type of government did Churchill and Roosevelt represent?

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democratic

Front

What two nations were in competition with each other during the Cold War?

Back

United States and Soviet Union

Front

What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?

Back

To stop the spread of communism

Front

What is the domino theory?

Back

If one country fell to communism, others would follow.

Front

How did the Marshall plan try to stop the spread of communism in Western Europe after WWII? Options: by providing government housing for refugees, by providing military assistance to Vietnam, by providing money to stop poverty

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by providing money to stop poverty

Front

What role did the US play in the Korean War over the spread of communism?

Back

The US and its allies join the fight to keep communism from spreading.

Front

What type of government did the Soviet Union have?

Back

communist

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Which two countries did the Truman Doctrine specifically give aid to following WWII?

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Greece and Turkey