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US History Cold War Advanced Test 2

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History Test 2 (Us Cold War Advanced) K-12 to University (USA History) USA — Us Cold War Advanced USA History Standards & AP
What is this test? for History practice (US/World/State), USA — K-12 to University (USA History) level, USA — Us Cold War Advanced.
For all levels (Elementary to University) studying History in the USA
Section: History Test 2 (Us Cold War Advanced) · Education: K-12 to University · Part: History Test 2 (Us Cold War Advanced) · Country: USA · Region: USA — Us Cold War Advanced

Knowledge of history is essential for understanding the vast accumulation from past to present and for establishing cause-and-effect relationships among historical events.

This test will help you develop chronological thinking and prepare for history questions on your exams.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
What was the Marshall Plan?
A) Aid to rebuild Europe
B) Space program
C) Military alliance
D) Aid to Asia
Question 2
What was the Truman Doctrine (1947)?
A) Free trade
B) Support free peoples against communism
C) Isolationism
D) Nuclear ban
Question 3
What best defines the Truman Doctrine (1947)?
A) Free trade
B) Isolationism
C) Support free peoples against communism
D) Nuclear ban
Question 4
Provide the definition of Reagan's role:
A) No role
B) Started war
C) Surrender
D) Pressure plus talks
Question 5
Provide the definition of Marshall Plan:
A) Europe rebuild aid
B) Asia war fund
C) Moon program
D) Tax cut
Question 6
Which term means "Failed CIA invasion of Cuba"?
A) the Truman Doctrine (1947)
B) the Bay of Pigs (1961)
C) the Marshall Plan
D) the Tet Offensive (1968)
Question 7
Which term means "US-Soviet competition in space"?
A) the Truman Doctrine (1947)
B) the Marshall Plan
C) the Space Race
D) the Bay of Pigs (1961)
Question 8
What was the Bay of Pigs (1961)?
A) Successful invasion
B) Trade deal
C) Peace talks
D) Failed CIA invasion of Cuba
Question 9
What ended Cold War?
A) 1991 Soviet fall
B) Treaty 1980
C) Wall 1975
D) War 1985
Question 10
Which person were the Cold War rivals?
A) France and Germany
B) USA and USSR
C) USA and Britain
D) Japan and China
Question 11
Which person opened China?
A) Carter
B) Reagan
C) Nixon 1972 visit
D) Bush
Question 12
Which of the following best defines containment?
A) Attacking Moscow
B) Leaving NATO
C) Cutting defense
D) Blocking Soviet spread
Question 13
What best defines Truman Doctrine?
A) 1947 aid doctrine
B) Isolation return
C) Asia open
D) Tax allies
Question 14
Provide the definition of Cuban Missile Crisis:
A) Bay win
B) 1962 standoff
C) Missile gift
D) Trade deal
Question 15
Why did US enter Korea?
A) Oil
B) Colonies
C) Stop communist north
D) No reason
Question 16
Which term means "Western military alliance"?
A) the Truman Doctrine (1947)
B) the Marshall Plan
C) the Bay of Pigs (1961)
D) NATO
Question 17
Which of the following best defines the Tet Offensive (1968)?
A) Viet Cong surprise attack
B) US victory
C) Withdrawal
D) Peace treaty
Question 18
What was Cuban Missile Crisis?
A) Bay win
B) 1962 standoff
C) Missile gift
D) Trade deal
Question 19
Provide the definition of NATO:
A) trade union
B) sports league
C) Western military alliance
D) Asian pact
Question 20
Name the person who opened China.
A) Carter
B) Reagan
C) Bush
D) Nixon 1972 visit

About This Test

For Elementary to University (USA) — U.S. History from Colonial to modern era and World History across ancient to contemporary, including state history and AP. Section: History, USA.

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