Stalin's decision to keep Soviet troops in Eastern Europe following World War II led to
(Points: 3)
the Soviet War.
the Warsaw War.
the Cold War.
the Eastern War.
How did British prime minister Winston Churchill describe the imaginary wall separating communist countries from democracies?
(Points: 3)
Warsaw Pact
Iron Curtain
Red Scare
unholy alliance
What was the purpose of containment?
(Points: 3)
to oppose Soviet expansion and keep communism in check
to deploy troops to surround the Soviet Union
to keep Japan from forming alliances with Korea and China
to prevent Eastern European nations from becoming economically independent
What name was given to the U.S. policy of giving military aid to countries to restrict the spread of communism?
(Points: 3)
Eisenhower Initiative
Truman Doctrine
Marshall Plan
Yalta Agreement
5. What was the name for the American and British response to the Soviet blockade of a German city?
(Points: 3)
Berlin Airlift
Frankfurt Rollover
Cologne Atomizer
Bonn Chance
6. What was the purpose of NATO?
(Points: 3)
to defend against Soviet aggression
to monitor the detonation of atomic bombs
to coordinate military training for the Allies
to create accurate maps in case of a future war
7. Why did the United States help Japan recover and rebuild after World War II?
(Points: 3)
to reduce guilt over dropping atomic bombs
to develop an Asian ally against communism
to impose purely American values
to provide European nations with an example
8. What act signaled the beginning of the Korean War?
(Points: 3)
North and South Korea joined forces to invade Japan.
China invaded North Korea.
South Korea invaded North Korea.
North Korea invaded South Korea.
9. Why did U.S. general Douglas MacArthur leave his command of troops near the end of the Korean War?
(Points: 3)
President Truman fired him for insubordination.
He died in combat.
President Truman appointed him secretary of defense.
He became a five-star general.
10. What was the outcome of the Korean War?
(Points: 3)
North Korea and South Korea remained separate with a demilitarized zone along the 38th parallel.
The two Koreas united and became a democracy.
An initial truce led to a peace treaty that established North Korea as communist and South Korea as a democracy.
China took over North Korea and the UN took over South Korea.
11. What describes the fear of communism that led to intense espionage investigations in the 1950s?
(Points: 3)
Yalu Flight
Red Scare
Operation Bugout
Commie Phobia
12. What was McCarthyism?
(Points: 3)
a policy of providing economic relief to South Korea and other war-torn nations
the hope that communists would be treated equitably and incorporated into American society
the belief that the United States must save European economies following World War II
a tactic of spreading fear with baseless accusations of communist activities in the United States
13. President Eisenhower's foreign policy stressed peace, threatened massive retaliation for attacks, and ____________.
(Points: 3)
built up the nuclear arsenal
increased the size of the military
expected other nations to do their part
provided high levels of foreign aid to Europe
14. In his farewell address, what did President Eisenhower caution the nation against?
(Points: 3)
delaying full buildup of the military
the power of the military-industrial complex
the threat of communism in Asia
the increased power of the United Nations
15. What covert activity did the CIA support to protect oil interests and prevent the spread of communism?
(Points: 3)
restoring the shah to power in Iran
removing the House of Saud from power in Saudi Arabia
preventing a military dictatorship from assuming power in Iraq
establishing Syria as a democracy
16. What was the result of U.S. covert actions in Latin America and the Middle East?
(Points: 3)
The Soviet Union threatened to seize control of the Suez Canal.
Since the actions were covert, few knew of their existence, so there was little impact.
Anti-American sentiment in those regions increased.
More nations were grateful for U.S. support and involvement.
17. What is one reason the U.S. economy grew significantly after World War II?
(Points: 3)
The government supported price reductions to provide benefits for returningI need help with us. history mulitple choice?
1. the cold war
2. the iron curtain
3. to oppose Soviet expansion and keep communism in check
4. the Marshall plan
5. Berlin Airlift
6. to coordinate military training for the Allies (i think)
7. to develop an Asian ally against communism
8.North Korea invaded South Korea.
9.President Truman fired him for insubordination.
10.North Korea and South Korea remained separate with a demilitarized zone along the 38th parallel.
11.Red Scare
12.a tactic of spreading fear with baseless accusations of communist activities in the United States
13.expected other nations to do their part
14.the power of the military-industrial complex
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