The Cold War — Quiz

Question 18 • US History: Reconstruction to Present

Which of these best describes the United States’ policy of containment following World War II?

Answer

The United States would use economic and military measures to prevent the spread of Communism.

The United States would only provide diplomatic assistance to countries fighting a Communist takeover.

The United States would invade the USSR whenever that nation seemed likely to stage a Communist takeover.

The United States would only go to the United Nations on behalf of nations resisting a Communist takeover.

Explanation

Containment was the U.S. strategy of preventing Communism from spreading to additional countries after World War II. The United States used economic aid, diplomacy, and military support or intervention to help resist Communist expansion. Therefore, “use economic and military measures to prevent the spread of Communism” best describes the policy.

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