Post-World War II and the Beginning of the Cold War

What was the outcome of the Western Allies halting their advance on Berlin?

• Berlin was divided into Russian and Western control.

• The Western Allies took control of Berlin.

• Germany remained unified under Western control.

• The Soviet Union withdrew from Berlin.

What was the primary goal of the Truman Doctrine?

• To promote Soviet expansion.

• To rebuild the Soviet economy.

• To establish communist governments in Europe.

• To contain Soviet influence.

Why did the Soviet Union reject the Marshall Plan?

• It required a free market economy.

• It was only available to Western countries.

• It demanded military alliances.

• It offered insufficient funds.

What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?

• To evacuate citizens from Berlin.

• To transport military troops to Berlin.

• To supply West Berlin during the Soviet blockade.

• To establish a new government in Berlin.

What was the Warsaw Pact?

• A peace treaty between the US and the Soviet Union.

• A mutual defense organization for Eastern Bloc countries.

• An economic alliance between Western European nations.

• A trade agreement between the US and Eastern Europe.