Origins of the Cold War

To stop the spread of Communism after World War II, the United States established a policy known as

containment

Which of the following phrases best describes West Germany after World War II?

democratic government

The inset on the map shows that Berlin was

divided just as Germany was divided.

The United Nations was created in 1945 with the purpose of

maintaining world peace.

After World War II, the Soviet Union turned many of the countries of Eastern Europe into__ states.

satellite

The Berlin blockade was intended to bring ___ under control of the Soviet Union.

west Berlin

Which statements accurately describes the map? Select all that apply.

Berlin was located in the Soviet zone. The US, Britain, and France occupied western Germany. Berlin was the capital of Germany.

Which president established a policy that was named after him and that declared the United States would help any nation resist Communism?

Harry Truman

Which statement best describes the United States and the Soviet Union during World War II?

They were both members of the Allies.