The Cold War Continues Under Eisenhower and Kennedy

What role did the CIA play in Guatemala under Eisenhower's administration?

• They supported the leftist government

• They trained exiles to overthrow the government

• They provided economic aid

• They established diplomatic relations

What was the Eisenhower Doctrine primarily focused on?

• Europe

• Asia

• Middle East

• Africa

What was the significance of the "space race" mentioned in the text?

• It was a cultural movement

• It had great military significance

• It was a sports competition

• It was an economic strategy

What was the outcome of the Soviet launch of Sputnik for the United States?

• Increased focus on space exploration

• Decreased military spending

• Improved relations with the Soviet Union

• End of the Cold War

What was the main concern of Kennedy regarding Cuba?

• Economic instability

• Spread of Communism

• Environmental issues

• Immigration problems

What did the United States agree to do in exchange for the Soviet withdrawal of missiles?

• Invade Cuba

• Withdraw its own missiles from Turkey

• Increase trade with Cuba

• Establish a military base in Cuba

What was the main criticism of Kennedy's handling of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• He acted too aggressively

• He took the world too close to nuclear war

• He ignored the Soviet threat

• He failed to communicate with allies

Who ordered the construction of the Berlin Wall?

• Nikita Khrushchev

• John F. Kennedy

• Fidel Castro

• Lyndon B. Johnson

What was the purpose of the 'Green Berets' created by Kennedy?

• To combat Communism through guerrilla warfare

• To promote tourism in Berlin

• To negotiate peace treaties

• To build new infrastructure in the U.S.

Which countries were targeted by the Peace Corps initiated by Kennedy?

• Developing nations of Asia, Africa, and Latin America

• European countries

• Middle Eastern countries

• North American countries