The Cold War, Crash Course US History

Why is the Cold War often described as being 'cold'?

• Because it was fought with cold weapons

• Because it lasted through the winter months

• Because it involved minimal direct military conflict between the USA and the USSR

• Because it primarily took place in cold climates

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What was the primary goal of the policy of containment?

• To prevent the spread of communism

• To spread democracy worldwide

• To encourage free trade

• To promote peace treaties

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What was the Truman Doctrine primarily aimed at?

• Establishing the United Nations

• Supporting economic development in third-world countries

• Providing military aid to countries threatened by communism

• Promoting nuclear disarmament

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What was the main purpose of the Marshall Plan?

• To rebuild European economies after WWII

• To spread communism in Europe

• To establish military bases in Europe

• To create a European union

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Why did the Soviets build the Berlin Wall?

• To prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West

• To protect West Berlin from a Soviet invasion

• To divide the city into four occupation zones

• As a symbol of peace between East and West Germany

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How did the Cold War affect the American entertainment industry?

• It banned American films abroad

• It promoted Soviet films in the US

• It encouraged the production of anti-communist content

• It led to a decline in movie production

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What was a significant consequence of the Cold War on American domestic policy?

• The expansion of the welfare state

• Increased government spending on education and infrastructure

• A decrease in military spending

• The abolition of the CIA

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What led to the development of the interstate highway system in the USA?

• The need for better commercial transportation routes

• The desire to connect national parks

• The increase in automobile ownership

• The Cold War and the need for evacuation routes

What was the role of espionage during the Cold War?

• It accelerated the arms race

• It was insignificant

• It helped maintain peace

• It was primarily focused on industrial secrets

What was a key feature of the Cold War's conclusion?

• The establishment of a world government

• The dissolution of NATO

• The signing of a peace treaty between the USA and USSR

• The fall of the Berlin Wall and the easing of global tensions