Cold War Review

The Cold War is described as

• a period when tension was heightened between the Soviet Union and the United States after WWII.

• a period when tension was heightened between the Soviet Union and the United States prior to WWII.

• a period when tension was heightened between the northern and southern states after WWI.

• a period when tension was heightened between the Allies and Axis Powers during WWII.

The main difference between Communism

and Capitalism is

• that communism advocates private ownership of production and capitalism advocates community ownership of production.

• that communism advocates community ownership of production and capitalism advocates private ownership of production.

Capitalism is more in line with free trade where as Communism is more in line with government controlling trade.

• True

• False

Why did the United States want to the contain communism?

• They did not want another world war.

• They feared communism would destroy democracy.

• They wanted to have more control over the land.

• They believed the border between France and Germany would fall.

Which statement describes communism?

• a political system in which every person in society gets a vote.

• an economic system in which the government owns and distributes wealth and resources

• a political system in which people are forced to live in communities

• an economic system in which the government takes everyone's money and invests it in the national stock market

How was the Cold War different from previous wars involving the United States?

• Previous wars were fought between the United States and European countries, and the Cold War was fought between the United States and the Soviet Union.

• The Cold War was fought in the cold climate region of the Soviet Union, whereas previous wars were fought in warmer climate regions.

• The Cold War refers to the political and economic tension between the United States and the Soviet Union-not an actual war.

• The Cold War battles were fought with more modern weaponry since it took place in the 1960s.

This was the project put in place to develop the atomic bomb:

• Manhattan Transfer

• Manheim Steamroller

• Manhattan Project

• Super Sneaky Project

What was the main goal of the United States during the Cold War?

• To spread communism.

• To strengthen ties with France and Germany.

• To destroy the Soviet Union and its allies.

• To contain communism and promote democracy.

What was the main goal of the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

• To eliminate the nation of Germany

• To contain the spread of communism

• To spread communism to other countries

• To strengthen bonds with China and Germany

Karl Marx encouraged workers to improve their lives by

• electing union representatives

• participating in local government

• overthrowing the capitalist system

• demanding pensions and disability insurance