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Lesson 1- Start of the Cold War in Europe Answers

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How did the Soviet Union try to ensure that satellite states would follow its policies?

A
It installed leaders from the Soviet Union.
B
It had popular support that inspired local governments.
C
It controlled local communist governments.
D
It created governments that had popular support.
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stalemateongoing battlesindirect conflictsecurity

A
stalemate
B
ongoing battles
C
indirect conflict
D
security
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Which term best describes the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

A
collaborative
B
competitive
C
complacent
D
cooperative
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The division of Berlin mirrored the division of Germany because it was divided between

A
a United States-controlled west and a Soviet-controlled east.
B
a democratic west and a capitalist east.
C
a command economy in the west and a capitalist east.
D
a democratic west and a communist east.
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Why did Secretary of State George Marshall think it was important for postwar Europe to be stable and prosperous?

A
It would be more likely to reject communism.
B
It would be more likely to embrace American lifestyles.
C
It would be able to buy more American exports.
D
It would be better able to defend itself in war.
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The Soviets distrusted US foreign policy because they thought it aimed

A
to encroach on Eastern Europe.
B
to increase US influence and control.
C
to create an alliance with China.
D
to gain control of Cuba.
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How did the Soviet style of government differ from American democracy?

A
It lacked a legislative body.
B
It had a parliamentary system.
C
It was led by a dictator.
D
It was ruled by a monarch.
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US containment policysatellite statesPotsdam ConferenceEastern Bloc

A
US containment policy
B
satellite states
C
Potsdam Conference
D
Eastern Bloc
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Which best describes why the Soviet Union established buffer states around its borders?

A
to enlarge the country
B
to protect itself from direct invasion
C
to intimidate potential invaders
D
to promote European integration
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Which best describes why the Soviet Union established buffer states around its borders?

A
to enlarge the country
B
to protect itself from direct invasion
C
to intimidate potential invaders
D
to promote European integration
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Why did Secretary of State George Marshall think it was important for postwar Europe to be stable and prosperous?

A
It would be more likely to reject communism.
B
It would be more likely to embrace American lifestyles.
C
It would be able to buy more American exports.
D
It would be better able to defend itself in war.
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Why did people within the Eastern Bloc have few economic freedoms?

A
There were few stores.
B
The state gave people everything.
C
The government controlled the economy.
D
There were few imports.
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Which of the following countries were part of the Eastern Bloc? Check all that apply.

A
Bulgaria
B
Czechoslovakia
C
Finland
D
Greece
E
Poland
F
Romania
G
Yugoslavia
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Which best describes why Stalin believed that having satellite states would help prevent future wars?

A
Communism would make inequality a less likely source of conflict.
B
Invaders would be afraid to attack such a unified force.
C
These countries would be indebted to and protect the Soviet Union.
D
Spreading communism throughout Europe would unify nations.
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The contrasting Soviet and American views on security most greatly affected how each country approached its

A
domestic policy.
B
economic policy.
C
foreign policy.
D
trade policy.
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Which of these most likely explains why people in the Eastern Bloc had little contact with the West?

A
They feared the West.
B
They had no access to Western culture.
C
They disproved of capitalism.
D
They could not travel freely.
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How did the Soviet Union try to ensure that satellite states would follow its policies?

A
It installed leaders from the Soviet Union.
B
It had popular support that inspired local governments.
C
It controlled local communist governments.
D
It created governments that had popular support.
18

Under the Truman Doctrine, the United States provided assistance to

A
bolster weakening support for democracy.
B
countries rebuilding after war.
C
threaten Soviet aid efforts.
D
help countries threatened by communism.
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The division of Berlin mirrored the division of Germany because it was divided between

A
a United States-controlled west and a Soviet-controlled east.
B
a democratic west and a capitalist east.
C
a command economy in the west and a capitalist east.
D
a democratic west and a communist east.
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A
France
B
Germany
C
Poland
D
Russia

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