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.