US History - Cold War Review

US History - Cold War Review

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History

11th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Cold War is best defined as:

Back

A state of political tension and military rivalry between the United States and Soviet Union

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the main goal of "Containment"?

Back

To prevent the spread of communism and Soviet influence

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which US President is associated with the policy of containment during the Cold War?

Back

Harry S. Truman

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Marshall Plan was designed to provide economic aid to European countries to: Promote democracy and economic stability, Encourage communism, Isolate the Soviet Union, Establish a military alliance

Back

Promote democracy and economic stability

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?

Back

Military alliance against the spread of communism

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The formation of NATO would lead to this Alliance being formed:

Back

Warsaw Pact

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Korean War (1950-1953) began when North Korea, supported by the Soviet Union, invaded:

Back

South Korea

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