28.2 AMSCO Assessment

What was the domino theory mentioned in the context of South Vietnam's fall to Communism?

• A theory that if one country falls to Communism, its neighboring countries would also fall.

• A theory that a united Vietnam would lead to economic prosperity.

• A theory that Communism would eventually collapse on its own.

• A theory that military aid to South Vietnam would prevent the spread of Communism.

Which countries were part of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) pact signed in 1954?

• The United States, Great Britain, France, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Thailand, and Pakistan.

• The United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Venezuela.

• The United States, Japan, South Korea, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

• The United States, Russia, China, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece.

What was the main reason the general election to unite Vietnam was never held?

• The South Vietnamese government did not want to hold elections.

• The United States opposed the election.

• The South Vietnamese government feared the Communists would win.

• There was a lack of international support for the election.

What international crisis did Nasser precipitate in July 1956?

• The crisis over the creation of Israel.

• The crisis involving the invasion of Egypt by Britain, France, and Israel.

• The crisis caused by the nationalization of the Suez Canal.

• The crisis resulting from the Aswan Dam project funding.

What was the outcome of the Suez Crisis for Britain and France?

• They became the leading Western influence in the Middle East.

• They strengthened their colonial presence in the Middle East.

• They would never again play the role of major powers in world affairs.

• They received increased support from the United States.

What was the Eisenhower Doctrine primarily concerned with?

• Providing economic aid to Middle Eastern countries.

• Replacing Britain and France as the leading Western influence in the Middle East.

• Supporting the creation of the state of Israel.

• Building the Aswan Dam in Egypt.

What was the purpose of the Eisenhower Doctrine as applied by the United States in the Middle East?

• To promote democratic elections in Middle Eastern countries

• To provide economic and military aid to Middle Eastern countries resisting communism

• To establish military bases throughout the Middle East

• To support the creation of the State of Israel

In which year did the United States first apply the Eisenhower Doctrine in Lebanon?

• 1956

• 1957

• 1958

• 1960

What was a significant action taken by Arab nations in Eisenhower's last year in office, 1960?

• They formed the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

• They launched a joint military operation

• They signed a peace treaty with Israel

• They applied for membership in the United Nations

Which issue was a critical foreign policy concern for the United States due to growing Western dependence on Middle East oil?

• The spread of communism

• The rise of Arab nationalism and the conflict between Israel and Palestinian refugees

• The stability of the global oil market

• The protection of trade routes through the Suez Canal