1960s

The Cold War was a period of competition between which 2 countries?

• US and Great Britain

• US and Soviet Union

• US and Afghanistan

• US and Germany

What did the 2 Cold War countries "fight" each other over?

• Political Influence

• Military Influence

• Economic Influence

• All of the above

Why was the Cold War named the "Cold War?"

• It was only fought during winter

• Soldiers did not have warm clothing

• It was a war of words and ideas instead of weapons

• A and B

Why was the US so afraid of communism spreading?

• The US would lose out on trade partners

• It could lead to nuclear war

• Democracy would be lost

• All of the above

What were Proxy Wars?

• Fake wars between the US & Soviet Union

• Wars in Europe that the Soviets started

• Wars in other countries that the US & Soviet Union supported financially & militarily

• Wars in Europe that the US started

What was the Bay of Pigs?

• A failed attempt by the US government to overthrow Cuba's communist goverment

• A treaty between the US & Soviet Union

• A beach in Cuba where there are lots wild pigs

• A failed attempt by Cuba to invade the United States

Why was the Cuban Missile Crisis a scary 13 days for Americans?

• Communist Cuba had nuclear missiles pointed at the US

• Nuclear missiles were 90 miles off the coast of Florida

• The Soviet Union was supplying Cuba with nuclear weapons

• Americans didn't know if US troops would need to invade Cuba

• All of the above

Why was the Berlin Wall built by the Soviets?

• To keep skilled workers in the eastern Soviet-occupied zone

• To block strong winds

• To provide an area for artists to create art

What were 2 Cold War policies that continued into the 1960s?

• Military Assistance & Flexible Response

• Political Pressure & Flexible Response

• Arms Race & Containment

• Humanitarian Approaches & Containment

What was the NEW Cold War policy of the 1960s?

• Flexible Response

• Humanitarian Approaches (Peace Corps, etc.)

• Special Combat Forces (Green Berets, Navy Seals, etc.)

• All of the above