An Iron Curtain

Question 1

One cause of the Cold War was the fact that the United States and the Soviet Union were both

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superpowers competing for dominance in global affairs.

Question 2

The charter of the United Nations states that its primary purpose is to promote

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peace and justice.

Question 3

Why was there tension between the US and the USSR after World War II?

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Their economies were based on different principles and systems.

Question 4

What was one common goal among Allied leaders at the Potsdam Conference in 1945?

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to gain power and influence in the postwar world

Question 5

Under the Truman Doctrine, the United States became committed to helping countries that were

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fighting a communist takeover.

Question 6

In 1948, where did the United Nations first use peacekeeping forces?

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in the Arab-Israeli War

Question 7

Look at the map.Which country controlled the highlighted nations?

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the Soviet Union

Question 8

Under the Truman Doctrine, the United States agreed to

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provide financial and military aid to countries fighting a Communist takeover.

Question 9

During the post-war period, the USSR was able to control Poland and Hungary by

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setting up puppet governments there.

Question 10

How did Winston Churchill’s “Iron Curtain” speech impact the Truman Doctrine?

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Churchill's famous speech convinced many Americans of the threat of Soviet influence, and this facilitated their support of the Truman Doctrine.

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