U.S. Foreign Policy and the Cold War

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The U.S. foreign policy after WWII was called containment. Which of the following describes containment?

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The U.S. would try to prevent the spread of communism anywhere in the world

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Which of the following was a primary cause of the Cold War between the United States & the Soviet Union?
- direct, armed conflict between the two nations
- a competition for political influence over countries
- the founding of the United Nations
- a deep reduction in military expenditures

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a competition for political influence over countries

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What was the United Nations?

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An international organization intended to protect members from aggression.

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What was the Berlin airlift?

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an effort by the Allies to fly resources into Berlin.

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What was the Marshall Plan?

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a financial aid plan to assist post-war recovery in Europe

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What was the name of the legislation created by President Truman to provide aid to countries resisting communist threats?

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Truman Doctrine

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What is the Iron Curtain?

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the imaginary barrier between the East and the West

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What was the Cold War?

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a struggle for world power between the United States and Soviet Union

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Who put a satellite in space first? Options: Russia, Mexico, Japan, USA

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Russia