Key Events of the Cold War

The key events that make up the Cold War include:

• The Cuban Missile Crisis, Korean War, and Vietnam War

• The American Revolution, French Revolution, and Industrial Revolution

• World War I battles, Treaty of Versailles, and League of Nations formation

• Discovery of America, Fall of Constantinople, and Renaissance

What is Marxism-Leninism?

• An ideology that guides the principles of a Communist form of government.

• A type of economic system based on capitalism.

• A form of government based on monarchy.

• A religious movement.

The establishment of pro-Soviet governments in Eastern Europe increased Soviet influence in the region.

• True

• False

Based on the map, which color represents countries under Soviet influence after WWII?

• Blue

• Red

According to the map and legend, which countries are shown in both light red and blue to represent East and West Germany?

The Arms race is a competition amongst nations involving ________, military size and military technology.

• weapons

• sports

• trade

• culture

According to the information provided, which two countries competed for power in the post-WWII world?

• United Kingdom and France

• Soviet Union and the US

• China and Japan

• Germany and Italy

In which decade did the United Kingdom's nuclear warhead stockpile reach its peak?

• 1970s-1980s

• 1940-1950s

• 2000-2025

• 2001-2004

What was the US response to the destruction in Europe after WWII?

• The US ignored the situation

• Economic resources were used to rebuild Europe and stop the spread of Communism

• The US increased military presence only

• The US withdrew from international affairs

What was the main purpose of the Truman Doctrine according to the US response in 1947?

• To provide economic support to rebuild Europe

• To provide US money to countries that needed assistance in preventing the rise of Communism

• To promote trade with Europe

• To establish military bases in Europe