Unit 6: The Cold War and Modern Era Review

During the Cold War Era (1945-1990), the United States and the Soviet Union were reluctant to become involved in direct military conflict mainly because of

• increased tensions in the Middle East.

• the potential for global nuclear destruction.

• pressure from nonaligned nations.

• the peacekeeping role of the United Nations.

Fill in the blanks with the correct words. Word Bank: Destroy, Capitalism, Spread, Democracy, Contain, Communism

The economic ideas of the United States is based on _____________. The economic ideas of the Soviet Union was based on ___________ and equality of income. During the Cold War the goal of the United States was to ___________ communism while the Soviet Union wanted to __________ communism. 

Between the years of 1911 and 1949, China was experiencing a state of

• religious upheaval.

• political strife.

• economic stability.

• colonial expansion.

The main reason the Chinese Communists gained control of mainland China in 1949 was that

• they were supported by many warlords and upper class Chinese.

• the dynamic leadership of Mao Zedong had the support of the peasant class.

• the United States had supported the Chinese Communist Party during World War II.

• they had superior financial resources and were supported by Japan.

Which was a major result of the Vietnam War?

• most Southeast Asian nations adopted a democratic form of government

• the United States increased its political influence in Southeast Asia

• relations between Vietnam and China declined significantly

• North and South Vietnam were politically reunited

The main reason the United Nations sent troops to Korea in 1950 was to

• restore peace between warring factions of Buddhism and Shinto.

• force the inspection of nuclear weapons plants in North Korea.

• prevent North Korea from conquering the people of South Korea.

• ensure that food reached area of the Korean Peninsula affected by famine.

A major result of the Vietnam War was the passage of Federal legislation providing for

• automatic suspension of diplomatic relations with nations committing hostile acts toward the United States.

• immediate cancellation of foreign aid to unfriendly nations.

• the adoption of a policy of neutrality toward nations involved in a civil war.

• limitations on the President’s power to use military force without Congressional approval.

Word Bank: 

Capitalist       Communist        North       South 

The Korean War was a struggle between ____________ forces in the industrial _________ and pro-western forces in the _________. 

The involvement of the United States in Vietnam stemmed from its Cold War foreign policy.  What was the policy called?

• Détente

• containment

• non intervention 

• Manifest Destiny 

What is the main idea of this cartoon?

• Military technology is making the world a smaller place.

• The land masses of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres are shifting.

• The world’s population is growing faster than its food supply.

• Proliferation of military weapons could destroy the world.