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In 1955, the Warsaw Pact included the Soviet Union and the countries of

A
Western Europe.
B
Eastern Europe.
C
the North Atlantic.
D
the South Atlantic.
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What was one effect that joining the Warsaw Pact had on the nations of Eastern Europe?

A
The USSR took even greater control of its satellite countries.
B
The nations that joined both NATO and the Warsaw Pact became allies.
C
The nations under the Warsaw Pact turned to communism.
D
The Warsaw Pact had no effect on Eastern European countries.
3

The postwar conditions in Europe that inspired the formation of the Marshall Plan included

A
stable financial systems and improved trade.
B
the containment policy and military strength.
C
chemical development and improved industry.
D
high unemployment and economic instability.
4

Which of the following was an effect of the Marshall Plan that led to a more unified Western Europe?

A
European industries struggled.
B
Trade expanded between a number of nations.
C
Unemployment rates increased across the board.
D
The Soviet Union eventually took part in the plan.
5

What development led the Soviet Union to establish the Warsaw Pact?

A
The Soviets gained control over satellite countries.
B
West Germany joined NATO.
C
The Allied powers grew weaker.
D
The Berlin Wall was erected between East and West Germany.
6

.Why did the United States introduce the Marshall Plan in the postwar era?

t
to stabilize Europe and support democratic governments
t
to encourage Europe to share its postwar prosperity with the United States
t
to help the USSR form a democratic government
t
to boost economic recovery in the United States after World War II
7

Which statement best describes the reason why the Allies responded to the Berlin blockade by airlifting supplies to the city?

A
They did not have enough troops to attack the USSR.
B
They controlled only the water routes to Berlin.
C
They controlled only one land route into West Berlin.
D
They did not want to use military force against the USSR.
8

The Berlin airlift to West Berlin in 1948 and 1949 involved planes sent by

A
only the United States.
B
only Great Britain.
C
only Canada.
D
several Allied nations.
9

Which statement best describes the reason why the Soviet Union blockaded West Berlin in 1948?

A
The Soviets wanted to expand the reach of the Marshall Plan.
B
The Soviets wanted to make Berlin the new capital of the USSR.
C
The Soviets wanted to gain a foothold in West Germany.
D
The Soviets wanted to expand their area of control in Eastern Europe.
10

How did the response to the Berlin blockade affect the relationship between the United States and its allies?

A
It harmed their relationship because not everyone wanted to oppose the USSR or support airlifting supplies.
B
It harmed their relationship because some nations wanted to take all of the credit and deny the others’ participation.
C
It improved their relationship because it showed that they could earn huge profits by negotiating trade agreements together.
D
It improved their relationship because it showed that they could work together successfully to resist the USSR.
11

What development led the Soviet Union to establish the Warsaw Pact?

A
The Soviets gained control over satellite countries.
B
West Germany joined NATO.
C
The Allied powers grew weaker.
D
The Berlin Wall was erected between East and West Germany.
12

The postwar conditions in Europe that inspired the formation of the Marshall Plan included

A
stable financial systems and improved trade.
B
the containment policy and military strength.
C
chemical development and improved industry.
D
high unemployment and economic instability.
13

What was one effect that joining the Warsaw Pact had on the nations of Eastern Europe?

A
The USSR took even greater control of its satellite countries.
B
The nations that joined both NATO and the Warsaw Pact became allies.
C
The nations under the Warsaw Pact turned to communism.
D
The Warsaw Pact had no effect on Eastern European countries.
14

How did the response to the Berlin blockade affect the relationship between the United States and its allies?

A
It harmed their relationship because not everyone wanted to oppose the USSR or support airlifting supplies.
B
It harmed their relationship because some nations wanted to take all of the credit and deny the others’ participation.
C
It improved their relationship because it showed that they could earn huge profits by negotiating trade agreements together.
D
It improved their relationship because it showed that they could work together successfully to resist the USSR.
15

The goal of the Marshall Plan was to help countries in Western Europe resist communism through strong

A
militaries.
B
economies.
C
politics.
D
values.
16

Under NATO, the United States, Canada, and Western European nations agreed to

A
negotiate a peace treaty with the Soviet Union.
B
reduce their military forces by equivalent amounts.
C
ask the United Nations for permission to go to war.
D
defend each other against attacks by responding with force.
17

Which of the following was an effect of the Marshall Plan that led to a more unified Western Europe?

A
European industries struggled.
B
Trade expanded between a number of nations.
C
Unemployment rates increased across the board.
D
The Soviet Union eventually took part in the plan.
18

In 1955, the Warsaw Pact included the Soviet Union and the countries of

A
Western Europe.
B
Eastern Europe.
C
the North Atlantic.
D
the South Atlantic.
19

Following World War II, the mutual defense organization known as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was formed

A
because the USSR had strengthened its armed forces.
B
because the USSR was threatening to occupy East Germany.
C
because Western European nations wanted to attack the USSR.
D
because Western European nations had turned to communism.
20

Which statement best describes the reason why the Soviet Union blockaded West Berlin in 1948?

A
The Soviets wanted to expand the reach of the Marshall Plan.
B
The Soviets wanted to make Berlin the new capital of the USSR.
C
The Soviets wanted to gain a foothold in West Germany.
D
The Soviets wanted to expand their area of control in Eastern Europe.

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