The Cold War Review

What was the cause for the enactment of the Marshall Plan according to the document?

• The need for new political alliances

• The desire to spread democracy

• European cities were in ruins after World War II

• The need to strengthen military power

What was one of the effects of the Marshall Plan?

• Increased cultural exchanges between the U.S. and Europe

• Rebuilt houses and factories in Europe

• The creation of the United Nations

• The start of the Cold War

Which of the following was a goal of the United Nations according to the document?

• To establish a single global currency

• To promote peace

• To create a world government

• To encourage economic competition

What economic system encourages citizens to own businesses and property?

• Socialism

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

What does the term "Iron Curtain" refer to in the context of the Cold War?

• A physical barrier between East and West Berlin

• The policy of isolation imposed by the Soviet Union

• A secret operation conducted by NATO

• The division of Europe into North and South

What is a characteristic of communism as opposed to capitalism?

• Personal freedoms are protected

• The government owns all the land and most industries

• Citizens are encouraged to own businesses

• It doesn't usually involve actual combat

What does NATO stand for?

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization

• National Association of Treaty Operations

• North American Trade Organization

• Naval Atlantic Tactical Operation

What is a characteristic feature of the Cold War?

• It resulted in a large number of direct battles

• It was primarily an economic conflict

• It doesn't usually involve actual combat

• It led to the unification of Eastern and Western Europe

During the 1950s, what was the reason for the fear of the Soviet Union in the United States?

• The Soviet Union's strong economic growth

• The Soviet Union's cultural influence

• The Soviet Union had taken control of more countries and set up communist governments

• The Soviet Union's space exploration achievements

What did McCarthy accuse American officials of being?

• Traitors

• Communists

• Capitalists

• Socialists