Early Cold War + Korean War

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Why did the U.S. go to war with North Korea?

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To prevent South Korea from becoming communist

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Which of the following was created to stop the spread of communism in the world? The Truman Doctrine, The Eisenhower Doctrine, The Marshal Plan, All of the above

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All of the above

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When the Korean War ended:

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Communist North Korea and Capitalist South Korea remained divided at the 38th parallel

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The main purpose of the Truman Doctrine was:

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to stop the spread of communism in the world

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Which organization was created by the Allied Forces to prevent future wars, protect human rights, and keep the peace in the world after WWII ended? Options: The League of Nations, The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), The United Nations, The Warsaw Pact

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The United Nations

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At the end of WWII, tension started increasing between which two countries?

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The US and the Soviet Union

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Why did tension exist between the West and the East at the end of WWII?

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Communism began to spread in Eastern Europe and this was a threat to Western Europe and the US

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Why was the US concerned about the spread of communism at the end of WWII?

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The Soviets were supporting communist parties in Eastern European countries, Eastern European countries that were rebuilding were being influenced by communist parties within their countries, and socialism/communism threatens the economic and individual freedoms in a constitutional republic.

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Which of the following plans was the first one to allow the US to become financially invested in Eastern Europe? The Marshall Plan, The Truman Doctrine, The Eisenhower Doctrine, The Paris Peace Treaty

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The Truman Doctrine

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How did the Marshall Plan aim to contain the spread of communism?

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It helped rebuild and strengthen European economies.