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Which event occurred in October 1962, sparking the Cuban Missile Crisis?

A
Khrushchev and Kennedy had a disagreement at the Vienna Summit.
B
The Berlin Wall was constructed as a division between East Berlin and West Berlin.
C
A troop of trained exiles attempted a failed invasion into Cuba.
D
A US spy plane photographed a Soviet missile base on Cuba.
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helping the Soviet Union fight off communism.
s
sending US military aid to all countries in need.
h
halting the spread of communism throughout the world.
l
letting communism spread in Europe, but nowhere else.
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As a result of the concept of nuclear deterrence during the Cold War,

A
both the United States and the Soviet Union were unwilling to build dangerous, destructive weapons, which would have encouraged war.
B
both the United States and the Soviet Union were willing to build weapons that were increasingly dangerous to stop the other side from attacking.
C
both the United States and the Soviet Union signed treaties to deter the development and testing of nuclear weapons.
D
both the United States and the Soviet Union agreed to work together to develop and test nuclear weapons to prevent future wars.
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The Soviet blockade of West Berlin in 1948 was designed to prevent

A
a democratic government from taking control of the city.
B
information about communism from being published.
C
Eastern European countries from trading in West Berlin.
D
people and supplies from entering or leaving West Berlin.
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A
An armistice happens at the start of a war, while a peace treaty happens at the end of a war.
A
An armistice is a cease-fire agreement that usually happens after a peace treaty has been signed.
A
An armistice sets the terms for fighting in a war, while a peace treaty sets the terms for peace.
A
An armistice is a cease-fire agreement, while a peace treaty is a negotiation for peace.
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People protested at the Democratic National Convention in 1968 because

A
the Republicans stormed the convention.
B
the Democratic Party was divided.
C
the Republican Party was divided.
D
the Democrats had been locked out.
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Which statement best describes the Tet Offensive, which occurred during the Vietnam War?

A
It was an attack on US ships that led to the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
B
It was a bombing campaign that sought to weaken North Vietnam.
C
It was a guerrilla warfare campaign against US ground forces.
D
It was a sudden series of attacks by North Vietnam on bases and towns.
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How is the counterculture movement of the 1960s best described?

A
a political movement that worked to increase support for the Vietnam War.
B
a social movement that expressed discontent with mainstream society.
C
a cultural movement that promoted materialism and consumerism.
D
a religious movement that encouraged respect for authority figures.
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US leaders believed that Iranian nationalists were too friendly with communists; therefore,

t
the United States staged an invasion and attacked Iran.
t
the United States used nuclear weapons against Iran.
t
the United States helped restore the former ruler’s son to power.
t
the United States brought in American officials to provide leadership.
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Which of the following is a major concern for North Korea today?

A
undertaking the difficult transition to democracy
B
finding a leader to replace Kim Jong-Il
C
producing enough food for its people
D
preventing China from invading from the north
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What was one major difference in the way NATO and the Warsaw Pact were created?

N
NATO involved the participation of the countries of Eastern Europe, while the Warsaw Pact involved Western Europe.
T
The Warsaw Pact was primarily a military agreement, while NATO was primarily an economic agreement.
N
NATO was established to fight the spread of communism, while the Warsaw Pact was formed to protect communism.
T
The Warsaw Pact is still in existence today, while NATO disbanded soon after the fall of communism in Europe.
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How did some young men who were drafted during the Vietnam War avoid military service?

A
by fleeing to Canada or another country
B
by throwing away their draft cards
C
by getting a high school diploma
D
by staging marches in Washington, DC
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E
Each program was based on the knowledge of the previous ones.
E
Each program was separate and unrelated to the others.
E
Each program repeated the flights of the previous programs.
E
Each program shared the same goals and missions.
14

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization combined the military strength of

A
the United States, Latin America, and Western Europe.
B
the United States, Eastern Europe, and the Soviet Union.
C
the United States, Western Europe, and Eastern Europe.
D
the United States, Canada, and Western Europe.
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Which best describes Hubert Humphrey’s candidacy in 1968?

A
Humphrey was hurt by his association with the adminstration’s Vietnam War policy.
B
Humphrey announced that he would end the Vietnam War if elected and received strong support from the counterculture.
C
Humphrey opposed many of Johnson’s Great Society programs and declared he would end them if elected.
D
Humphrey declared that the Great Society plan did not go far enough and proposed a radical social agenda for the Democratic platform.
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In the 1960s, a form of protest known as a teach-in typically

A
involved groups participating in speeches and debates.
B
included students occupying university buildings.
C
included a large group marching down public streets.
D
involved draft dodgers burning draft cards.
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Which of the following best describes the United States’ policy of containment following World War II?

A
The United States would invade the USSR whenever that nation seemed likely to stage a communist takeover.
B
The United States would provide diplomatic assistance only to countries fighting a communist takeover.
C
The United States would only agree go to the United Nations on behalf of nations resisting a communist takeover.
D
The United States would use economic and military measures to prevent the spread of communism.
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The fact that so many Western nations were members of SEATO demonstrates

A
how important peace in Southeast Asia was to the West.
B
the fact that communism was accepted by many of the nations involved.
C
the level of fear that existed because of attacks by the Viet Minh.
D
how opposed the nations of the world were to political alliances.
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During the Cold War arms race, how did the hydrogen bomb differ from the atomic bomb?

A
The hydrogen bomb was less destructive than the atomic bomb.
B
The hydrogen bomb was more destructive than the atomic bomb.
C
The hydrogen bomb was built by the US, while the USSR built atomic bombs.
D
The hydrogen bomb was built by the USSR, while the US built atomic bombs.
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In the 1950s and 1960s, the USSR controlled Eastern European nations via a number of methods, including

A
establishing puppet governments and using force to crush any dissent or opposition to communist rule.
B
establishing a blockade along the Iron Curtain and preventing anyone from entering or leaving those countries.
C
preventing those countries from joining the United Nations and creating a policy of containment.
D
encouraging opponents to leave those countries and establishing refugee organizations in Western Europe.

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