Cold War Era in American History
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- Q1What was the main goal of the United States during the Cold War era?To contain the spread of communismTo establish military dominance in Eastern EuropeTo form alliances with all communist countriesTo promote capitalist ideologies globally30s
- Q2Which two superpowers were involved in the Cold War conflict?The United States and ChinaThe United States and the Soviet UnionThe United States and GermanyThe United States and Japan30s
- Q3What was the Cuban Missile Crisis and when did it take place?An economic embargo imposed by Cuba on the United States in 1961A military conflict between Cuba and the United States in 1963A 13-day confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1962 over Soviet ballistic missiles deployed in CubaA diplomatic negotiation between Cuba and the United States in 195930s
- Q4What was the name of the policy introduced by the United States during the Cold War to prevent the spread of communism?AppeasementAllianceIsolationismContainment30s
- Q5What was the name of the military alliance formed by Western European countries and the United States during the Cold War?NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)CENTO (Central Treaty Organization)Warsaw PactSEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization)30s
- Q6
Why did the U.S. get involved in the Vietnam War?
To start the spread of communism
To test nuclear weapons in Vietnam
To stop the spread of communism
To take over the land in Vietnam for oil
30s - Q7
Why did President Nixon refuse to hand over audio tapes he recorded in the White House?
He kept other personal records he refused to send
He argued they were his private property and he didn't have to give them up
He argued that everyone knew he made the tapes
He turned them over
30s - Q8
What did Nixon do after the Watergate Scandal?
He was impeached
Pick a new Vice President
Resign from office
30s - Q9
What was the name for the competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to go to the moon?
Arms Race
Inter-dimension Race
Space Race
Equality Race
30s - Q10
A system of government in which wealth is evenly distributed and the government controls social activity.
Capitalism
Monarchy
Democracy
Communism
30s - Q11
Type of economic system in which private businesses control the market.
Communism
Capitalism
30s - Q12
Where were the Vietcong located?
Philippines
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
China
30s - Q13
What are Hawks and Doves?
People picking sides during the Cuban Missile Crisis
Another name for the Bay of Pigs
Names given to people for and against the Vietnam War
Just animals
30s - Q14
Which president was at a Florida school when the twin towers were attacked on September 11th, 2001 ?
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
Ronald Reagan
George H.W. Bush
30s - Q15
Which of these buildings was hit during 9-11?
The U.S. capitol building
The white House
The Empire State building
The North Tower of the Twin Towers
30s