The Cold War

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Which of the following describes a difference between the Soviet Union and the United States? a. The Soviet Union had a democratic government while the U.S. was communist. b. Both countries had a democratic government, but the Soviet Union controlled all businesses. c. The U.S. had a democratic government while the Soviet Union was communist. d. The Soviet Union believed in the rights and freedoms of all of its citizens.

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The U.S. had a democratic government while the Soviet Union was communist.

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Which of the following occurred during the Red Scare? a. Many democrats were arrested. b. Many communists in the Soviet Union were arrested. c. People who refused to cooperate with investigations were sent back to work. d. Many innocent people were investigated and sometimes arrested.

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Many innocent people were investigated and sometimes arrested.

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Why was the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) formed?

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To form a military alliance between non-communist countries.

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What role did the United States play in the Korean War?

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The United States helped defend South Korea to stop the spread of communism.

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In a 1946 speech, Winston Churchill used the term “Iron Curtain” to describe:

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Part of Europe that was being isolated through a communist government

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What was the purpose of the Berlin Wall?

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To isolate democratic Berlin from communist Berlin.

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Who is best associated with the information below:

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Joseph McCarthy

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Which statement BEST explains the reason the United States became involved in the Vietnam Conflict? a. The United States wanted to prevent communism from spreading. b. The United States wanted to convince North Vietnam to join NATO c. The American military was already training forces to fight Communist troops. d. The United States was already training soldiers in North Vietnam.

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The United States wanted to prevent communism from spreading.

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How did the Vietnam Conflict differ from the Korean War? Options: a. South Korea became communist, but South Vietnam remained democratic. b. South Korea wanted the help of the United States, but South Vietnam wanted the U.S. to leave. c. North Vietnam ended the war by using Atomic Bombs against South Vietnam. d. The United States continued to help South Vietnam, but stopped helping South Korea.

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South Korea wanted the help of the United States, but South Vietnam wanted the U.S. to leave.

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Who “won” the Space Race by getting a man on the moon first?

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The United States