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The Rise of the Cold War — Test Answers

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The most important difference between the Truman Doctrine and the Eisenhower Doctrine demonstrated that

A
the United States later thought that military aid was needed in its fight against the spread of communism.
B
it was no longer necessary for the United States to send economic aid to countries threatened by communism.
C
the United States wanted to increase economic aid to communist nations in Eastern Europe.
D
the policies of the United States had been successful in halting the spread of communism.
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Which statement best characterizes the country of North Korea?

A
North Korea has never struggled with its economy.
B
North Korea has been unable to acquire nuclear weapons.
C
North Korea has recently made moves toward democracy.
D
North Korea has been ruled by dictators since 1948.
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Which statement best describes a major reason why Western European countries joined NATO after World War II?

A
The Soviet Union had decided to withdraw from the Security Council of the United Nations.
B
The Soviet Union had shown that it wanted to expand its area of control in Eastern Europe.
C
The Soviet Union had reduced its military forces and focused its attention on rebuilding infrastructure.
D
The Soviet Union had begun to initiate damaging attacks against Western European nations.
4

In October of 1950, UN forces pushed the North Koreans as far north as

A
the Yalu River.
B
Seoul.
C
Pusan.
D
the 38th parallel.
5

Brinkmanship was a bold, aggressive idea because it required

A
bluffing an enemy into thinking it would be attacked.
B
invading a nation to force it to surrender.
C
drastically decreasing defense spending.
D
engaging in lengthy peace talks with enemies.
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How did the development of the hydrogen bomb affect the arms race?

A
It decreased the threat of radiation poisoning and sickness.
B
It increased the danger since it was stronger than an atomic bomb.
C
It decreased people’s concern about mutually assured destruction.
D
It increased the number of places suitable for bomb testing.
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Which statement best describes the spread of communism in the years immediately following World War II?

A
The number of communist countries increased in Asia but decreased in Europe.
B
The number of communist countries decreased during these years.
C
The number of communist countries stayed the same during these years.
D
The number of communist countries increased during these years.
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During the Korean War, General MacArthur was able to take the city of Inchon by

A
striking in an area far away from where the fighting had been concentrated.
B
launching a surprise attack from deep within North Korean territory.
C
tricking North Korea into believing he that would use nuclear weapons.
D
convincing China to enter the war on the side of South Korea.
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Which of these was a justification for the increase in US defense spending during the Cold War?

A
The US wanted to purchase large amounts of land to conduct nuclear tests.
B
The US needed to develop more and better weapons to prevent an attack.
C
The US wanted to become the world’s first example of a superpower.
D
The US planned to launch an attack against the Soviet Union on Russian soil.
10

The Senate committee that investigated Joseph McCarthy’s original claim of communists in the government concluded that

A
further investigations were necessary.
B
hundreds of federal employees should be fired.
C
the charges were completely without merit.
D
Sen. McCarthy should be removed from office.
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The Berlin blockade after World War II showed Europeans that the USSR

A
would be able to swiftly defeat the Allied powers in any altercation.
B
was serious about expanding its area of control in Eastern Europe.
C
wanted to challenge the United Nations to see if it was willing to take action.
D
would be able to set the Allied powers against one another.
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How is the Marshall Plan an example of Cold War tactics?

A
The Marshall Plan moved the USSR and European countries closer to becoming long-term allies.
B
The Marshall Plan showed the USSR that the United States would not back down from military threats.
C
The Marshall Plan allowed the United States to compete for power with the USSR without using force.
D
The Marshall Plan forced the USSR to build up its military, which weakened its economy.
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Which best describes a belief held by President Truman that led to the establishment of the Truman Doctrine?

A
The United States should promote a single-party government system globally.
B
The United States should help free nations resist the spread of communism.
C
The United States should work to keep capitalism contained within Europe.
D
The United States should expand its ability to trade with all possible nations.
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What might have made the Rosenbergs seem dangerous to the US government of the 1950s?

A
Ethel was a Russian immigrant who arrived after WWII.
B
Both were connected to radical groups.
C
Both worked to create the first atomic bombs for the USSR.
D
Julius had worked for the VENONA project.
15

Which most contributed to Ho Chi Minh’s campaign in the conflict with France following World War II?

A
Ho Chi Minh’s rejection of the views of the Communist Party
B
Ho Chi Minh’s formation of the Viet Minh to fight for independence
C
Ho Chi Minh’s presence at the Versailles peace conference
D
Ho Chi Minh’s quest to become an ally of France
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One post-war goal of the United States that created tension with the USSR was

A
the US desire to create a buffer zone in Eastern Europe.
B
the US desire to move away from a capitalist economy.
C
the US need to establish puppet governments in Europe.
D
the US push to promote democracy around the world.
17

After the United States helped overthrow President Guzman of Guatemala in the early 1950s,

A
communists took over anyway.
B
the country enjoyed years of fair democratic rule.
C
the new leader quickly became a military dictator.
D
Guzman was reinstated by popular vote.
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One major goal of NASA’s Gemini program was to

A
send manned aircraft into Earth’s orbit.
B
launch an artificial satellite.
C
land an astronaut on the moon.
D
launch astronauts on long flights.
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Which correctly characterizes the different post-war goals of the United States and the Soviet Union?

A
The US needed to create a buffer zone in Eastern Europe, while the USSR wished to stay out of its border nations.
B
The US wished to remain out of the affairs of other nations, while the USSR wanted to become a superpower.
C
The US wanted to promote democracy throughout the world, while the USSR wished to spread a single-party system.
D
The US pushed for government control of the economy worldwide, while the USSR promoted the free market system.
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What was the major impact of the launch of Sputnik I on the United States?

A
The US founded NASA to fund math and science education.
B
The US focused all of its attention on destroying the Soviet’s satellite.
C
The US took steps to catch up and surpass the Soviets in the space race.
D
The US withdrew from the space race because it couldn’t beat the Soviets.

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