Lesson 2- Cold War at Its Height

Question 1

Based on the map, why would the United States take action to stop the deployment of missiles to Cuba?

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Nuclear missiles launched from Cuba could strike almost anywhere in the United States.

Question 2

The United States used the to justify its intervention in Southeast Asia.

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domino theory

Question 3

The United States helped create , which was designed to be a military alliance to prevent the spread of communism.

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SEATO

Question 4

On the graph, during which decade did US defense purchases reach their highest point?

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✔ the 1960s; the 1960s; $23 billion

Question 5

$13 billion✔ $23 billionX $33 billion

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✔ $23 billion

Lesson 2- Cold War at Its Height Answers