15.2 Cold War Q&As

What originally led to the formation of two Koreas?

At the end of World War II, the Soviet Union and the United States both entered Korea to disarm Japanese troops. The Soviets took control of Korea north of the 38th parallel, and the U.S. took control south of the 38th parallel.

George Kennan first suggested which foreign policy?

Containment.

The policy of ________ became the main approach in U.S. foreign policy toward the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

Containment.

What were 4 early conflicts between the USSR and the U.S?

Crisis in Iran, Berlin crisis, Korean War, Crisis in Turkey

How did the Long Telegram influences U.S. foreign policy?

George Kennan recommended a policy of containment of the Soviet Union's expansion, which became a mainstay of U.S. foreign policy throughout the Cold War.

The Marshall Plan was designed to fight communism by _________________.

Providing economic aid to struggling foreign nations.

Which of the following events set off the Korean War?

Soviet-controlled North Korea invaded South Korea.

What was the Soviet role in the Korean War?

The Soviets provided extensive military aid to Communist forces in North Korea.

How did the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan address the spread of communism?

The Truman Doctrine pledged U.S. military involvement to fight the spread of communism, and the Marshall Plan provided economic aid to strengthen resistance to communism.

What was the underlying goal of the Marshall Plan?

To rebuild European economies to prevent the spread of communism.