Cold War Review

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The Cold War was a rivalry that sparked between the United States and what other country?

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Soviet Union

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What structure was a symbol of the divide between communism and the West since the 1960s?

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the Berlin Wall

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Why were the United States and the Soviet Union enemies in the "Cold War"?

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The United States and the Soviet Union had opposing economic and political systems.

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What was America's response to the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik, the first unmanned satellite, into space?

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The U.S. increased its focus on math and science in American schools.

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What political system is most closely related to Joseph Stalin?

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communism

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"Are you now, or have you ever been a member of the Communist Party of the United States?" Which United States politician is most closely associated with this quote?

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Joseph McCarthy

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Why did the United Nations get involved in the Soviet invasion of South Korea?

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to prevent the spread of communism

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How did the Marshall Plan affect the United States?

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It stimulated the economy and improved relations with Western Europe.

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How did the formation of NATO affect the Soviet Union?

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It strengthened the nations who were opposed to Soviet expansion.

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Events in Greece and Turkey inspired the Truman Doctrine because

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the Soviet Union was threatening to expand its influence.