The Cold War Answers

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Which of the following statements about the United States and the USSR are true?

A
Both nations had democratic systems of government.
B
Although they had different systems of government, both nations had a capitalist economic system.
C
The nations had different systems of government and different economic systems.
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What was the “Iron Curtain” that Winston Churchill referred to?

A
A wall of Soviet missiles positioned along its border
B
A way to push the Soviet Union out of Eastern Europe
C
An imaginary line that separated communist countries from free countries in Europe
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How did the Truman Doctrine respond to communism?

A
By promising aid to help countries avoid communist takeover
B
By agreeing to allow communism to spread throughout Europe
C
By arguing that the United States should not concern itself with communism
D
By following a policy for stopping the Soviet Union from spreading its influence
4

Which statements describe George C. Marshalls contributions? Check all that apply.

A
He served as Chief of Staff of the US Army during World War II.
B
His leadership in developing weapons and soldiers led to the Allied victory in the war.
C
He led the Allied invasion at Normandy.
D
His Marshall Plan assisted in the rebuilding of Europe after the war.
E
He served as the secretary of defense during the Cold War.
F
He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
5

Why was the city of Berlin vulnerable to Soviet influence?

A
The Allies had promised it to the Soviets after World War II.
B
It was located within the Soviet zone of Germany.
C
The Soviets had lost their own capital city in the war.
6

What role did the Berlin airlift play in the Cold War? Select all that apply.

A
It allowed the USSR to expand its influence across Germany.
B
It brought the Allies closer together.
C
It convinced many Europeans that Soviet expansion posed a real threat.
D
It helped ease Cold War tensions.
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What did the members of NATO pledge to do if any member nation was attacked?

A
Accept refugees from the nation that had been attacked
B
Respond as if they themselves had been attacked
C
Ask the United Nations for help
D
Allow Soviet expansion and influence to grow
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According to this quotation from its charter, what is the mission of the United Nations?

A
Place the world under a single government
B
Impose the laws of one country on another
C
Promote peace and justice throughout the world

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