Question 1

What event prompted Fidel Castro to seek military assistance from the Russians?

Accepted Answer

A) The election of John Kennedy. 
B) The construction of the Berlin Wall. 
C) The attempted invasion at the Bay of Pigs. 
D) The Berlin Blockade confrontation. 
E) The Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. 
A) The election of John Kennedy. 
B) The construction of the Berlin Wall. 
C) The attempted invasion at the Bay of Pigs. 
D) The Berlin Blockade confrontation. 
E) The Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.

Question 2

Which nation was most responsible for bringing prosperity back to Europe after World War II?

Accepted Answer

A) the United States 
B) China 
C) France 
D) Italy 
E) the Soviet Union 
A) the United States 
B) China 
C) France 
D) Italy 
E) the Soviet Union

Question 3

The death of  ____________________ in 1953 marked the passing of the Cold War's most aggressive phase.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The death of  ____________________ in 1953 marked...

Question 4

All of the following countries remained neutral and outside the US and Soviet Union blocs EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Austria 
B) Finland 
C) Hungary 
D) Spain 
E) Sweden 
A) Austria 
B) Finland 
C) Hungary 
D) Spain 
E) Sweden

Question 5

Term for identification: Berlin Wall

Accepted Answer

The Berlin Wall was a fortified barrier

Question 6

How did the command economy of the Communist bloc change in the 1970s?

Accepted Answer

A) The government banned Western TV and periodicals. 
B) The "technology gap" became narrower. 
C) The economics betrayed signs of a breakdown. 
D) Workers were generally peaceful and well satisfied. 
E) Significant strides were made toward a free market economy. 
A) The government banned Western TV and periodicals. 
B) The "technology gap" became narrower. 
C) The economics betrayed signs of a breakdown. 
D) Workers were generally peaceful and well satisfied. 
E) Significant strides were made toward a free market economy.

Question 7

Term for identification: Warsaw Pact

Accepted Answer

The Warsaw Pact, officially known as the

Question 8

What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine?

Accepted Answer

A) Intervention by the US and France in the war in Vietnam. 
B) The formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. 
C) The formation of the Warsaw Pact and Iron Curtain. 
D) The US pledged to defend governments throughout the world from communism. 
E) The US intent to pursue war crimes trials against former Nazis. 
A) Intervention by the US and France in the war in Vietnam. 
B) The formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. 
C) The formation of the Warsaw Pact and Iron Curtain. 
D) The US pledged to defend governments throughout the world from communism. 
E) The US intent to pursue war crimes trials against former Nazis.

Question 9

All of the following describes the term Ostpolitik  EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) It led to a recognition of the de facto borders that existed between East and West Germany. 
B) It led to the signing of the Nuclear Test Ban in 1963. 
C) It helped ease tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States. 
D) It was employed by German leader Willy Brandt in the 1960s. 
E) It led to the building of the Berlin Wall to protect East Germany. 
A) It led to a recognition of the de facto borders that existed between East and West Germany. 
B) It led to the signing of the Nuclear Test Ban in 1963. 
C) It helped ease tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States. 
D) It was employed by German leader Willy Brandt in the 1960s. 
E) It led to the building of the Berlin Wall to protect East Germany.

Question 10

Term for identification: NATO

Accepted Answer

The term "NATO" stands for the North Atl

Question 11

The ____________________ was the US plan that pumped billions of dollars into the reconstruction of the European economy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ was the US plan that...

Question 12

What did the United States believe was the key to containing communism in the countries Stalin already controlled?

Accepted Answer

A) Keeping a significant military force in all other European countries. 
B) Making sure that West Germany was economically successful. 
C) Gaining control of East Berlin through clandestine means. 
D) Convincing Europe's neutral countries that joining the fight against communism was necessary. 
E) Getting rid of Stalin, by assassination if necessary. 
A) Keeping a significant military force in all other European countries. 
B) Making sure that West Germany was economically successful. 
C) Gaining control of East Berlin through clandestine means. 
D) Convincing Europe's neutral countries that joining the fight against communism was necessary. 
E) Getting rid of Stalin, by assassination if necessary.

Question 13

Term for identification: Marshall Plan

Accepted Answer

The Marshall Plan, officially known as t

Question 14

Explain the role of economics in the politics of the postwar recovery in Europe and the Cold War.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include a discussion of ca

Question 15

Which of the following best describes goulash communism ?

Accepted Answer

A) A policy that focused on consumer needs and improved standard of living. 
B) Members of all levels of the society are able to participate in all businesses as they see fit. 
C) A country consciously enters into a wide variety of enterprises in all sectors of business for diversification purposes. 
D) Labor and management sometimes get along well and sometimes are so at odds that strikes occur. 
E) The citizens can never be sure if their economy will be successful or not. 
A) A policy that focused on consumer needs and improved standard of living. 
B) Members of all levels of the society are able to participate in all businesses as they see fit. 
C) A country consciously enters into a wide variety of enterprises in all sectors of business for diversification purposes. 
D) Labor and management sometimes get along well and sometimes are so at odds that strikes occur. 
E) The citizens can never be sure if their economy will be successful or not.

Question 16

What was the initial purpose of NATO?

Accepted Answer

A) to stop the spread of communism 
B) total European unity 
C) European economic independence 
D) a security force for West Germany 
E) a military alliance for Eastern Europe 
A) to stop the spread of communism 
B) total European unity 
C) European economic independence 
D) a security force for West Germany 
E) a military alliance for Eastern Europe

Question 17

Which of the following was NOT true of the youth revolt in 1960s Europe?

Accepted Answer

A) It was generated by student discontent over pre-war education and cultural institutions. 
B) It was the reason France removed their military from NATO command. 
C) It was a student protest movement against polices of the government. 
D) It was part of a larger dissatisfaction by Europe over the East-West arms race. 
E) It was part of the violent protests that erupted over NATO support of the US-led Vietnam War. 
A) It was generated by student discontent over pre-war education and cultural institutions. 
B) It was the reason France removed their military from NATO command. 
C) It was a student protest movement against polices of the government. 
D) It was part of a larger dissatisfaction by Europe over the East-West arms race. 
E) It was part of the violent protests that erupted over NATO support of the US-led Vietnam War.

Question 18

In the 1960s, what was the focus of European leaders?

Accepted Answer

A) domestic policy 
B) foreign policy 
C) diplomatic issues 
D) economic policy 
E) counterculture protests 
A) domestic policy 
B) foreign policy 
C) diplomatic issues 
D) economic policy 
E) counterculture protests

Question 19

Term for identification: Ostpolitik

Accepted Answer

Ostpolitik, which translates to "Eastern

Question 20

Which Western leader pursued the most independent course as far as diverging from US policy toward the Soviet Union?

Accepted Answer

A) Charles de Gaulle 
B) Konrad Adenauer 
C) Alcide de Gasperi 
D) Harold Macmillan 
E) Winston Churchill 
A) Charles de Gaulle 
B) Konrad Adenauer 
C) Alcide de Gasperi 
D) Harold Macmillan 
E) Winston Churchill

Exam 46: The Cold World War

What event prompted Fidel Castro to seek military assistance from the Russians?

Which nation was most responsible for bringing prosperity back to Europe after World War II?

The death of ____________________ in 1953 marked the passing of the Cold War's most aggressive phase.

All of the following countries remained neutral and outside the US and Soviet Union blocs EXCEPT

Term for identification: Berlin Wall

How did the command economy of the Communist bloc change in the 1970s?

Term for identification: Warsaw Pact

What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine?

All of the following describes the term Ostpolitik EXCEPT

Term for identification: NATO

The ____________________ was the US plan that pumped billions of dollars into the reconstruction of the European economy.

What did the United States believe was the key to containing communism in the countries Stalin already controlled?

Term for identification: Marshall Plan

Explain the role of economics in the politics of the postwar recovery in Europe and the Cold War.

Which of the following best describes goulash communism ?

What was the initial purpose of NATO?

Which of the following was NOT true of the youth revolt in 1960s Europe?

In the 1960s, what was the focus of European leaders?

Term for identification: Ostpolitik

Which Western leader pursued the most independent course as far as diverging from US policy toward the Soviet Union?

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