Unit 7: Cold War

The occupation of Eastern European countries by the Soviet Union contributed to the development of the Cold War by:

• bringing about the reunification of Germany.

• strengthening the authority of the United Nations.

• dividing Europe into communist and non-communist spheres.

• increasing tensions in the Middle East.

How did the United Nations resolve the weaknesses of the League of Nations. Check all that apply.

• The United Nations includes funding from major world powers such as the United States.

• The United Nations includes major world powers and has a security council to investigate disputes.

• The United Nations does not have military intervention available.

• The United Nations has a military and may deploy troops when there is a Security Council resolution.

The primary goal of the United Nations is to:

• restore world trade

• encourage industrial growth

• establish polices to help nations pay WWII debt.

• intervene in world conflicts to prevent future wars.

Which of the following are examples of the U.S. policy of containment during the Cold War? Check all that apply.

• Korean War

• Berlin Airlift

• U.S. Isolationism

• Truman Doctrine

• Marshall Plan

What factors contribute to being a superpower? Check all that apply.

• social stability

• political unrest

• economic stability

• economic unrest

• political stability

The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty, also known as SALT, was intended to do which of the following?

• Stop providing economic aid to countries

• Allow satellite nations to have free elections

• Re-supply the US nuclear arms program.

• Decrease the arms race between the USSR and the U.S.

Which of the following are reasons for West Germany's success following the Cold War? Check all that apply.

• political stability

• economic stability

• the implementation of a communist government

• rebuilding by the allies during occupation

The state of political tension and diplomatic hostility between the United States and the Soviet Union which was characterized by competition, threats, propaganda, and other measures is referred to as the...

• The Industrial War

• The Cold War

• The Boer War

• The millennial War

The political balance of power that existed during the Cold War was between which of the following systems?

• Socialism and Fascism

• Communism and Fascism

• Communism and Democracy

• Socialism and Totalitarianism

The US policy to prevent the spread of communism abroad is refereed to as...

• Brinkmanship

• Imperialism

• Appeasement

• Containment