Cold War Review Part 2

Front

What was the primary reason for America's involvement in the Korean War?

Back

To prevent the spread of communism

Answer explanation

The primary reason for America's involvement in the Korean War was to prevent the spread of communism.

Front

What European country controlled Vietnam until World War II?

Back

France

Front

After the Vietnam War, what happened? Options: South Vietnam stayed independent but communist. both countries were reunited. the Americans had to pay for most of the damage. all of the above.

Back

both countries were reunited.

Front

Leading Vietnamese nationalist figure, supporting the Communist party

Back

Ho Chi Minh

Front

Who were the "Big Three" leaders that met during the Yalta Conference in 1945?

Back

Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin

Front

What was agreed upon about Germany at the Yalta Conference?

Back

Germany would be split into four occupation zones.

Front

What does the "Iron Curtain" symbolize in the context of post-World War II Europe?

Back

Division between Eastern and Western Europe

Front

What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?

Back

To help rebuild European countries after WWII

Front

Which country refused to take part in the Marshall Plan?

Back

Soviet Union

Front

What was a condition for receiving aid under the Marshall Plan?

Back

Countries must spend the dollars on goods from the U.S.