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The Rise of the Cold War — Test Answers

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

The speech made Americans aware that the USSR had nuclear weapons, which led to the end of the Truman Doctrine.

The speech revealed that Eastern European countries were no threat to their neighbors, which led to the creation of the Truman Doctrine.

The speech showed that Great Britain was not strong enough to oppose the USSR, which led to the rejection of the Truman Doctrine.

The speech convinced Americans that the USSR was an enemy, rather than an ally, which led to the creation of the Truman Doctrine.

What was an effect of the 1954 Vietnam treaty?

North Vietnam became democratic.

South Vietnam became communist.

Vietnam was divided into two parts.

France gained power in Vietnam.

What was the event that started the Space Race?

the Apollo program

the Mercury mission

the moon landing

the Sputnik launch

One post-war fact about the United States that created tension with the USSR was the United States

desired to move away from a capitalist economy.

needed to establish puppet governments in Europe.

had a democratic form of government.

desired to create a buffer zone in Eastern Europe.

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