Origins of the Cold War – Flashcards
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The Cold War was a period of history during which
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the United States and the Soviet Union mistrusted each other.
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People who lived in eastern bloc countries after World War II could not
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participate in government.
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Which of the following phrases best describes West Germany after World War II?
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democratic government
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The United Nations was created in 1945 with the purpose of
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maintaining world peace
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The goal of the United States in drawing up the Marshall Plan was to
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strengthen the economies of Europe.
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After World War II, the Soviet Union designated many of the countries of Eastern Europe as ____ states.
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satellite
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When the western allies created West Germany as a nation in 1948, how did the Soviet Union respond?
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It established a blockade of West Berlin.
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Which countries were made permanent members of the UN's Security Council in 1945? Select all that apply.
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United States
Soviet Union
France
Great Britain
China
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How did the Soviets respond when East Berliners defected to the West in large numbers?
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They built a wall separating East and West Berlin.
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The map below shows Germany after World War II. Which statements accurately describes the map? Select all that apply.
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Berlin was located in the Soviet zone.
The US, Britain, and France occupied western Germany.
Berlin was the capital of Germany.
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Which president established a policy that was named after him and that declared the United States would help any nation resist Communism?
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Harry Truman
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The Berlin Wall became a symbol of the Cold War because it
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literally divided the East and the West.
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To stop the spread of Communism after World War II, the United States established a policy known as
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containment.
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Which of the following statements describes how the crisis in Berlin in 1948-1949 was concluded?
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The blockade was lifted, and Berlin remained divided.
