Origins of the Cold War Answers

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Which of the following best describes NATO?

A
a branch of the United Nations whose aim was world peace
B
a military alliance of the United States and other non-Communist nations
C
a military alliance of the Soviet Union and other Communist nations
D
an informal name for the alliance known as the Warsaw Pact
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East Germany
B
West Berlin
C
West Germany
D
East Berlin
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The map shows Germany at the height of the Cold War.

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located in West Germany.
B
divided just as Germany was divided.
C
under the control of the Soviet Union.
D
under the control of the United States.
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independent
B
satellite
C
democratic
D
occupied
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containmentdetenteisolationismsecurity

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containment
B
detente
C
isolationism
D
security
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The goal of the United States in drawing up the Marshall Plan was to

A
invade Soviet-controlled Eastern Europe.
B
get Europeans to accept their continent’s division.
C
support strong dictators who would lead Europe.
D
strengthen the economies of Europe.
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Which statement best describes the United States and the Soviet Union during World War II?

A
They had nothing to do with each other.
B
They were on opposite sides.
C
They were both members of the Axis.
D
They were both members of the Allies.
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Which of the following phrases best describes West Germany after World War II?

A
Communist government
B
democratic government
C
aligned with Soviet Union
D
command economy
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When the western allies created West Germany as a nation in 1948, how did the Soviet Union respond?

A
It established a blockade of West Berlin.
B
It recognized West Germany as a nation.
C
It agreed that East and West Germany should unite.
D
It withdrew its troops from East Germany.
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Which president established a policy that was named after him and that declared the United States would help any nation resist Communism?

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John Kennedy
B
Harry Truman
C
Franklin Roosevelt
D
Woodrow Wilson

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