15.1-15.2

How did U.S. involvement in the Korean War affect the U.S. economy? A. It led to increased spending in support of the war effort. B. It caused a severe recession throughout the country. C. It strengthened economic ties between the U.S. and China. D. It encouraged foreign trade agreements with other countries.

A. It led to increased spending in support of the war effort.

The Marshall Plan succeeded in providing A. economic aid to Western Europe. B. military aid to Eastern Europe. C. increased political stability in the United States. D. support for the struggling nations of Eastern Europe.

A. economic aid to Western Europe.

President Truman lost political standing in his own party due to his support for civil rights and his A. stance on foreign issues. B. attacks on the "do nothing" Congress. C. national health insurance program. D. trouble with trade unions.

A. stance on foreign issues.

Events in Greece and Turkey inspired the Truman Doctrine because A. the Soviet Union was threatening to expand its influence. B. the Soviet Union supported the independence of both countries. C. the United States supported the Soviet Union's foreign policy goals. D. the United States preferred that Greece and Turkey remain neutral.

A. the Soviet Union was threatening to expand its influence.

What did Winston Churchill describe as an "iron curtain?" A. the border between Western Europe and Eastern Europe B. the movement of military forces during World War II C. the political impact of communism in the United States D. the threat of a communist takeover in Greece and Turkey

A. the border between Western Europe and Eastern Europe

What led the communists to agree to a cease-fire in Korea? A. the warning that nuclear weapons might be used B. the Soviet decision to radically change military policy C. the decision to divide Korea at the 38th parallel D. the United States' heavy bombing of North Korea

A. the warning that nuclear weapons might be used

Why did Soviet support of North Korea alarm the free world? A. The Soviet Union had already pursued a policy of appeasement in Asia. B. The Soviet Union had already expanded its influence in Europe. C. The United States suspected the Soviets to be acting on China's behalf. D. The United States wanted to encourage South Korean expansion in Asia.

B. The Soviet Union had already expanded its influence in Europe.

How did U.S. involvement in the Korean War relate to the policy of containment? A. The U.S. sought to establish democracy in a communist region. B. The U.S. chose to support a country that might fall to communism. C. The U.S. chose to fight an open war against the Soviet Union. D. The U.S. sought to contain the communists north of the 38th parallel.

B. The U.S. chose to support a country that might fall to communism.

What happened in many Eastern European countries after World War II? A. They were occupied by the United States military. B. They became satellite states controlled by the Soviet Union. C. They joined the alliance that opposed communist expansion. D. They received aid through the Marshall Plan to help their economies.

B. They became satellite states controlled by the Soviet Union.

Why did the United States support Jiang Jieshi during the Chinese civil war? A. He had supported the United States in previous conflicts. B. He promised to end starvation in China. C. He was fighting against communist forces in China. D. He wanted to reform the corrupt Nationalist political system.

C. He was fighting against communist forces in China.

How did Truman's confrontation with Stalin at Potsdam affect the relationship between the United States and its allies? A. It improved relationships between the United States and Eastern Europe. B. It weakened the United States and its relationships with Western Europe. C. It strengthened ties with Western Europe in opposition to the Soviets. D. It strengthened ties with Britain in an effort to defeat West Berlin.

C. It strengthened ties with Western Europe in opposition to the Soviets.

Why was the Berlin Airlift considered a victory for the West in the Cold War? A. The airlift symbolized Great Britain's support of U.S. foreign policy. B. The airlift symbolized Soviet control of West German airspace. C. The airlift symbolized popular resistance to further Soviet expansion in Europe. D. The airlift symbolized the Soviet Union's desire to avoid confrontation.

C. The airlift symbolized popular resistance to further Soviet expansion in Europe.

Based on this quotation from Truman's speech, which statement is most accurate? A. The main idea behind the Truman Doctrine was to promote economic growth. B. The main idea behind the Truman Doctrine was to attack the Soviet Union. C. The main idea behind the Truman Doctrine was to oppose the spread of communism. D. The main idea behind the Truman Doctrine was to prevent revolutions.

C. The main idea behind the Truman Doctrine was to oppose the spread of communism.

How did the United States' involvement in Korea differ from previous wars? A. Truman instituted the first military draft. B. It defied the agreements of the UN resolution. C. Truman did not ask Congress for a formal declaration of war. D. It sent troops into forced marches and heavy combat.

C. Truman did not ask Congress for a formal declaration of war.

The Korean War ended in a stalemate. A "stalemate" is A. a conclusion. B. a victory. C. a tie. D. a surrender.

C. a tie.

Stalin's attempt to blockade Berlin failed largely as a result of A. the Marshall Plan. B. inadequate resources. C. the Berlin airlift. D. collective security.

C. the Berlin airlift.

How did the Marshall Plan affect the United States? A. It depleted resources and weakened the American economy. B. It ended the conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. C. It strengthened alliances with Eastern European nations. D. It stimulated the economy and improved relations with Western Europe.

D. It stimulated the economy and improved relations with Western Europe.

How did the formation of NATO affect the Soviet Union? A. It forced the Soviet Union to blockade West Berlin. B. It weakened Soviet control over the nations of Eastern Europe. C. It convinced the Soviet Union to include Yugoslavia in the Warsaw Pact. D. It strengthened the nations who were opposed to Soviet expansion.

D. It strengthened the nations who were opposed to Soviet expansion.

Why did the United States support the nationalist leader Jiang Jieshi during the Chinese civil war? A. Chinese nationalists were aligned with Joseph Stalin in Europe. B. Chinese nationalists supported North Korean independence. C. The Americans wanted to maintain productive trade relations with Japan. D. The Americans thought China might become a communist state in Asia.

D. The Americans thought China might become a communist state in Asia.

What influenced Truman's decision to aid South Korea in the Korean War? A. his desire to strengthen foreign relations between democratic and communist nations B. his gratitude for the support that South Korea provided to the Allies during World War II C. his confidence that he would not need to ask Congress for a formal declaration of war to commit U.S. troops D. his assumption that a policy of appeasement would not discourage Soviet aggression in the region.

D. his assumption that a policy of appeasement would not discourage Soviet aggression in the region.