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Why were the United States and the Soviet Union reluctant to become involved in direct military conflict during the Cold War?
potential for global nuclear destruction if one country or the other uses nuclear weapons against the other.
Which concern by the United States contributed to the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963?
The United States and USSR worried that nuclear fallout would create public health issues in the long term if they used nuclear weapons too often
Nuclear proliferation during the Cold War refers to:
The increase in nuclear weapons by the United States and the Soviet Union
Which concern by the United States contributed to the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963?
The United States worried that nuclear fallout would create public health issues and destruction
What term describes the political, military, and ideological barrier established between the Soviet bloc and western Europe from the end of World War II until the end of the Cold War?
iron curtain
Why did the United States support South Korea during the Korean War
stop the spread of communism " containment"
Which type of military weapon most influenced U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War?
Nuclear Missiles influenced the Cold War
Which event is considered a symbol of the Iron Curtain?
berlin wall is the symbol of the iron curtain and the cold war division between eastern communist countries and western democracies in Europe
The excerpt below is from President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s announcement of a cease-fire agreement in Korea in 1953. what was the result of this?
A demilitarized zone was created on the Korean peninsula
this zone separates the north who is communist from the south who is capitalist till this very day
What does the term "Arms Race" refer to in the context of the Cold War?
The competition to develop and accumulate powerful weapons between the USA and the USSR
Which strategy was primarily used by the United States to prevent the spread of communism during the Cold War?
containment
What strategy was the United States promoting in its involvement in the war in Vietnam?
policy of Containment. Containing communism in North Vietnam and not let it spread to South Vietnam
The policy of containment led to U.S. involvement in which of these conflicts?
Korean War
What strategy was the United States promoting in its involvement in the war in Vietnam?
containment
Which conflict first tested the U.S. policy of containment in the 1950's ?
The Korean War was the first war America got involved to " contain" communism from spreading to another nation. America prevent north korea from turning South korea to a communist government and unite it.
Which result was a consequence of the Korean War?
The country was divided into North and South Korea at the 38th parallel which stands as the border today for north and south korea
Which group was most likely to participate in protests against the Vietnam War?
College students protested the Vietnam due to unfair draft system
Which of the following best describes the arms race?
A competition between nations to achieve superior military strength, particularly in nuclear weapons
Due to the Kennedy Space Center, people around the world associate Florida with space exploration. Missions to space have been launched at the center for over 50 years. Which of these historical events first brought international attention to Florida's role in the space program
Astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American in space.
During the Cold War, nuclear proliferation was primarily a concern because it:
Increased the risk of nuclear war
Which statement best describes why China entered the Korean War against the U.S and supported North Korea?
United Nations and the U.S forces advancing north were about to reach the Yalu River, America were coming close to North Korea, China supported the North due to the fact that both nations were communist
The Eisenhower Doctrine, 1957 President Dwight D. Eisenhower announced the Eisenhower Doctrine in January 1957, and Congress approved it in March of the same year. Under the Eisenhower Doctrine, a country could request American economic assistance and/or aid from U.S. military forces if it was being threatened by armed aggression from another state. -U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian To what part of the world did Eisenhower direct his doctrine
The Middle East, Not Europe. Truman Doctrine dealt with Europe
Which of the following weapon was a key feature of the arms race?
The development of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs)
In 1959, after nearly three years of fighting, Cuba’s July 26 movement overthrew the Batista government and Fidel Castro establish a communist Cuba. He became the communist leader of Cuba in the end. What was a long-term result or consequence of the event described?
an increase in Cuban immigration to the United States in the1960's. Cubans fled communism and went to south Florida. This is Florida history
Which action led to American involvement in Vietnam?
French defeat at Vietnam lead to more American involvement in Vietnam