Topic 16: Cold War Test

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What is the primary purpose of the CIA?

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Gather foreign intelligence

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What is one of the main objectives of the United Nations, established in 1945?

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To foster global peace and collaboration

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The Cold War was primarily a struggle between which two economic systems?

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Capitalism and Communism

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What was the primary goal of the U.S. policy of containment during the Cold War?

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To stop the expansion of communist influence

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What was the primary purpose behind the establishment of the Warsaw Pact?

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To create a military alliance opposing NATO

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What was the outcome of the Korean War?

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The war ended with a ceasefire, keeping the division at the 38th parallel

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What was one of the major impacts of McCarthyism during the 1950s in the United States?

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A climate of fear and suspicion resulting in baseless allegations

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What was the reason behind President Truman's decision to dismiss General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War?

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MacArthur sought Congressional backing for his strategy against Truman's wishes

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What was the outcome of the Great Leap Forward in China?

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A catastrophic failure leading to widespread famine

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What was a significant objective of the Cultural Revolution in China?

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To restart the communist revolution and achieve social equality