Cold War Test Review

Why was it so important to the US to follow the Truman Doctrine as its international policy?

• A) Communism and Democracy/capitalism are opposite ideologies. If communism became the dominant ideology in the world it would destroy democracy and personal freedoms of people across the globe.

• B) Communism was a very tempting form of government and US officials worried that the US people would start a revolution and turn the country communist.

• C) Communism scared the US and its allies and many countries worried that if communism wasn’t dealt with it would destroy the world with nuclear weapons.

What did the term “Red Scare” refer to during the Cold War?

• The term “Red Scare” was a term to describe the type of nuclear weapons that the Soviets could use against the US.

• The term “Red Scare” was a term used to describe the violent fighting that was taking place in Korea.

• The term “Red Scare” was a term used to describe the hysteria and suspicion felt by the American people that there were communist spies in the US.

What was the main concern of the US regarding the Soviets during the Cold War?

• Their nuclear capabilities

• Their desire to spread communism

• Their economic policies

Why were the House Un-American Activities Committee, the Loyalty Review Program, and the hearings lead by Senator Joe McCarthy such a dangerous and unsettling time for Americans?

• The HUAC, Loyalty Review Program, and Joe McCarthy are all examples of how the search for communist spies in the government got out of hand and intrusive into innocent Americans’ lives.

• The HUAC, Loyalty Review Program, and Joe McCarthy are all examples of the US government using the CIA to disrupt and stop the spread of communism in foreign countries.

• The HUAC, Loyalty Review Program, and Joe McCarthy are all examples of government meetings with communist leaders to try to work out a deal to stop the spread of communism.

What was the practice of “blacklisting”? Why was it so serious?

• Blacklisting was the practice of listing people who were no longer trustworthy because they were accused of being communist. The practice could ruin the lives of innocent people who had nothing to do with being communist.

• Blacklisting was the practice of listing people who were no longer trustworthy because they were accused to being communist. The practice was serious because listed spies were executed.

• Blacklisting was the practice of listing known spies in the government. The practice was serious because known spies were up for execution.

Fill in the blank: The leaked Pentagon Papers made Americans ______ about the government's ability to stop communism.

• proud

• worried

• indifferent

What was the accusation against Julius and Ethel Rosenberg?

• Being spies for the Soviet Union

• Being CIA operatives

• Being actors accused by HUAC

The Cuban Missile Crisis was a significant event during the Cold War because it involved a direct confrontation between which two superpowers?

• USA and China

• USA and Soviet Union

• USA and North Korea

Which of the following is a characteristic of a proxy war?

• Direct engagement between the main countries

• Use of third-party countries to fight on behalf of the main countries

• Complete neutrality of all involved parties

• Economic sanctions only.

Which statement is true about proxy wars?

• They always result in a peace treaty.

• They involve direct military engagement between superpowers.

• They can escalate into larger conflicts.

• They are resolved through economic sanctions.