WH2.10 The Cold War in 7 minutes VIDEO

When did the Cold War begin, and which two major powers led the opposing blocs?

• 1917, United States and Russia

• 1945, United States and Soviet Union

• 1949, NATO and Warsaw Pact

• 1961, East Germany and West Germany

Why was the conflict between the two blocs known as the "Cold War"?

• It primarily involved conflicts in cold climate regions.

• There were no direct military actions between the two main powers.

• It was fought using only economic sanctions and trade embargoes.

• The primary battles were fought in the Arctic and Antarctic.

What was a primary objective of the Marshall Plan, implemented by the United States after World War II?

• To establish military bases in Eastern Europe.

• To prevent the spread of communism and rebuild Western Europe.

• To fund socialist revolutions in Latin America.

• To create a unified European military force.

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Which of the following pairs correctly identifies a significant achievement by both the Soviet Union and the United States during the Space Race?

• Soviet Union: Explorer I; United States: Sputnik

• Soviet Union: Apollo XI; United States: Vostok I

• Soviet Union: Sputnik; United States: Explorer I

• Soviet Union: Yuri Gagarin (first man on moon); United States: Vostok I