Cold War Prosperity

United States involvement in the Korean and Vietnam Wars best exemplifies its interest in

• gaining new territory in Asia for resources

• controlling militant fascist dictators

• containing communism

• containing democracy

The 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion and the 1962 missile crisis are conflicts directly related to United States relations with which two nations?

• the Dominican Republic and Haiti

• China and Japan

• Cuba and the Soviet Union

Which of the below descriptions explains the event in the political cartoon seen above?

• The Korean War

• The Vietnam War

• The Space Race

• The Nuclear Arms Race

“There is one sign the Soviets can make that would be unmistakable, that would advance dramatically the cause of freedom and peace. General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberation, come here to this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” - President Ronald Reagan (June 12, 1987) From the quote above, which symbol of the Cold War was President Reagan speaking about?

• the Berlin Wall

• The Great Wall of China

• The DMZ

• The "Iron Curtain"

Which phrase best describes the motivation for the U.S. naval blockade of Cuba ordered by President John F. Kennedy in 1962?

• to prevent the spread of disease in Cuba

• to protect free trade in Cuba

• to force the removal of nuclear missiles in Cuba

• to help political refugees escaping Cuba

How did the Marshall Plan add to the tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union?

• economic aid would help the Soviet Union recover

• economic aid would strengthen the military of the Soviet Union

• Economic aid would threaten the expansion of capitalism

• economic aid would threaten the influence of communism

Why did the US government support the invasion at the Bay of Pigs?

• to avoid trade embargo

• to overthrow a communist leader

• to prevent installation of Soviet missiles

• to oppose Soviet invasion of the country

What was a primary economic characteristic of the United States during the Cold War period?

• A) High unemployment rates

• B) Rapid industrial growth

• C) Decline in consumer spending

• D) Decrease in technological innovation

Which policy was implemented by the United States to prevent the spread of communism during the Cold War?

• A) The New Deal

• B) The Truman Doctrine

• C) The Monroe Doctrine

• D) The Square Deal

What was the main purpose of the Marshall Plan during the Cold War?

• A) To rebuild the Soviet Union

• B) To provide economic aid to Western Europe

• C) To establish military bases in Asia

• D) To promote communism in Latin America