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Cold War
Test Description: Cold war
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1) What was the goal of the United States during the Cold War?
A
to take power from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
B
to stop the spread of democracy
C
to promote the United Nations
D
to contain the spread of communism
2) How did the ideologies of the West and the Soviet Union differ after World War II?
A
The West wanted to spread democracy, while the Soviet Union wanted to spread communism.
B
The West wanted to spread atheism, while the Soviet Union wanted to spread Christianity.
C
The West wanted to spread feudalism, while the Soviet Union wanted to spread capitalism.
D
The West wanted to spread imperialism, while the Soviet Union wanted to spread nationalism.
3) How did the economic and social differences between the Soviet Union and the United States impact their relationship?
A
They sparked a deadly war between the nations.
B
They forced the nations to make mutually beneficial trade deals.
C
They created a lasting peace between the nations.
D
They caused the nations to clash over many global issues.
4) During the Cold War, how was the government of the United States different from the government of the Soviet Union?
A
The Soviet Union was a communist state.
B
The Soviet Union was a fascist dictatorship.
C
The Soviet Union was a representative democracy.
D
The Soviet Union was a royal monarchy.
5) How did the Yalta Conference shape Europe after World War II?
A
It divided Germany into two separate nations.
B
It relieved post-war tensions between nations.
C
It created a uniform currency across the continent.
D
It outlawed communism in Germany.
6) Why did the development of the atomic bomb lead to increased spending on the military by the United States after World War II?
A
The United States government attempted to destroy all atomic bombs.
B
Countries competed to develop the most powerful bombs and delivery sto destroy all atomic bombs.
C
Atomic bombs were given to new allies and trading partners.
D
Countries invaded the United States in an attempt to steal atomic technology.
7) During the 1950s, how did the spread of mass media change the culture of the United States?
A
It led to the growth of regional cultures.
B
It pushed the nation into international wars.
C
It helped unite the nation politically.
D
It led to the growth of popular culture.
8) What event inspired the United States to create the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)?
A
the United States' successful use of the Marshall Plan
B
the Soviets' successful launch of the world's first satellite
C
the Soviets' development of the hydrogen bomb
D
the United States' loss of political power after World War II
9) How did McCarthyism shape American politics during the Cold War?
A
It increased fear and anti-communist ideas within the government.
B
It forced the United States to defend other capitalist nations.
C
It weakened the economy and increased military spending.
D
It brought peace between the United States and the Soviet Union.
10) What is one example of an instance in which the Cold War became “hot”?
A
Korean WAr
B
Cuban Missile Crisis
C
Space Race
D
Berlin Airlift
11) Why did the United States take military action in countries such as Korea and Vietnam during the Cold War?
A
The United States wanted to stop communist movements in these countries.
B
Both countries were powerful military allies.
C
Both countries were powerful trading partners in the global economy.
D
The United States wanted these nations to become members of the United Nations.
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