The Cold War

The Cold War

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History

8th - 11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

One reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 was to:

Back

keep East Germans from fleeing to the Western sector of Berlin

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was initially formed to:

Back

defend Western Europe from Soviet aggression

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Marshall Plan was designed to stop the spread of communism by providing:

Back

funds for economic recovery in war-torn European nations

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

During the Cold War, which event occurred last? Options: Cuban Missile Crisis, Berlin Airlift, Destruction of the Berlin Wall, Launch of Sputnik

Back

Destruction of the Berlin Wall

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who supported Fidel Castro in leading a revolution in Cuba?

Back

Peasant farmers

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What Cold War policy is depicted in this 1962 cartoon? Options: Detente, Brinkmanship, Containment, Glasnost

Back

Brinkmanship

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Truman Doctrine's main goal was to:

Back

Contain communism

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