6.02 The Cold War in Berlin and Korea

Why did the number of US military bases grow from 60 to over 500 during and after World War II?

• To support the United Nations

• To confront the spread of communism

• To promote global trade

• To provide humanitarian aid

What was President Eisenhower’s worry about other countries bordering China after it became communist?

• The Domino Effect

• The Butterfly Effect

• The Ripple Effect

• The Snowball Effect

Why was the location of Berlin difficult for the United States and its allies to occupy West Berlin?

• It was surrounded by mountains

• It was deep within Soviet-controlled East Germany

• It was located on an island

• It was in a desert region

How did the United States respond to the Soviet blockade of Berlin?

• By building a wall

• By launching a naval blockade

• By initiating the Berlin Airlift

• By declaring war

What is the significance of the 38th Parallel in Korea?

• It is the location of a famous battle

• It is a major trade route

• It divided North and South Korea

• It is the capital of South Korea

Which countries supported North Korea during the Korean War?

• United States and United Kingdom

• China and the Soviet Union

• Japan and South Korea

• France and Germany

What was the result of the Korean War?

• North Korea won and took over South Korea

• South Korea won and took over North Korea

• The United States withdrew from the conflict

• The Korean Peninsula remained divided

What was the primary reason for the United States occupying Germany and Japan after World War II?

• To rebuild their economies

• To prevent the spread of communism

• To establish new trade routes

• To promote tourism

What was the main goal of the United States during the Cold War?

• To expand its territory

• To spread democracy worldwide

• To contain the spread of communism

• To develop nuclear weapons

What was the outcome of the Berlin Airlift?

• The Soviet Union took control of West Berlin

• The blockade was lifted, and supplies reached West Berlin

• The United States abandoned West Berlin

• West Berlin became part of East Germany