Which of the following was an effect of the Marshall Plan on post-WWII Europe? It expanded the influence of the Soviet Union in Western Europe., It delayed European recovery by creating economic dependency., It helped rebuild European economies, reducing the appeal of communism., It required European countries to adopt communism.
Unit 8: Cold War

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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It helped rebuild European economies, reducing the appeal of communism.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The primary purpose of the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (COMECON) was to:
Back
Coordinate economic policies of Eastern Bloc nations.
Answer explanation
COMECON was created by the Soviet Union to support the economies of socialist states and reduce reliance on Western aid.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How did the development of the hydrogen bomb affect Cold War tensions?
Back
It escalated the arms race and increased fears of mutual destruction.
Answer explanation
The hydrogen bomb was far more powerful than previous nuclear weapons, intensifying the arms race and heightening fears of total annihilation.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)?
Options:
To reduce tensions through arms limitation treaties.
To develop a space-based missile defense system.
To provide economic assistance to developing nations.
To encourage cooperation between NATO and the Warsaw Pact.
Back
To develop a space-based missile defense system.
Answer explanation
SDI, often called 'Star Wars,' was intended to protect the U.S. from nuclear missiles by intercepting them from space.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which Cold War concept emphasized the danger of both sides possessing enough nuclear weapons to destroy each other?
Back
Mutual assured destruction (MAD)
Answer explanation
MAD described the balance of power created when both the U.S. and USSR had enough nuclear capability to ensure mutual annihilation if war broke out.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was one result of the launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union?
Back
It sparked the space race and intensified U.S.-Soviet competition.
Answer explanation
Sputnik's success demonstrated Soviet technological capabilities, motivating the U.S. to invest heavily in space exploration.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the purpose of the 'Hot Line' established between the U.S. and the Soviet Union?
Back
It allowed direct communication to prevent misunderstandings during crises.
Answer explanation
The Hot Line was established after the Cuban Missile Crisis to reduce the risk of nuclear war due to miscommunication.
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