Unit 8: Cold War

Unit 8: Cold War

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10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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.

Back

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.

7.

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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