Cold War At It's Hight

What was the name of the theory that said that if one country in a region fell to Communism, others would surely follow? 1) domino theory 2) arms race 3) brinkmanship 4) containment theory
Explanation: The domino theory is the idea that if one country falls to communism, then the surrounding countries will also fall. This theory was used by the United States to justify its involvement in the Vietnam War.

Intercontinental ballistic missiles made it possible for a country possessing them to 1) shoot down enemy airplanes. 2) strike targets far away. 3) launch satellites into space. 4) detect enemy troops at night.
Explanation: The main reason that the US has the ability to strike targets far away is because of the vastness of the country. The US is able to project power globally because it has a large landmass and a large number of military bases around the world. Additionally, the US has a large number of aircraft carriers and other warships that can be deployed to any region of the world.

The Korean War began in 1950 when the 1) Soviet Union attacked South Korea. 2) United Nations invaded North Korea. 3) Communist North attacked the non-Communist South. 4) people of Korea rose up against the Japanese.
Explanation: The Korean War began when the North Korean Communist army crossed the 38th parallel and invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950. The United Nations, with the United States as the principal participant, came to the aid of South Korea. China entered the war on behalf of North Korea in October 1950, and after tremendous casualties, the Chinese finally drove the UN forces back below the 38th parallel. In 1951, the UN forces, now including troops from Great Britain and other countries, went on the offensive, driving the Chinese and North Koreans back above the 38th parallel. The front stabilized there until the armistice was signed on July 27, 1953. Although the war did not achieve its objectives—the reunification of Korea—the UN operation was considered a success in that it stopped the spread of communism in East Asia.

In what way did the political situation in Vietnam resemble that of Korea in the 1950s? 1) Both Vietnam and Korea were allied with the United States but then shifted allegiance to the Soviet Union. 2) Both Vietnam and Korea were unified, Communist countries who then voted to become democracies. 3) Both Vietnam and Korea were divided and suffered when the South invaded the North. 4) Both Vietnam and Korea were divided into a Communist North and a non-Communist South.
Explanation: The Korean War began in 1950 when the North Korean army invaded the South. The United States came to the aid of the South Koreans, and the war eventually resulted in a stalemate. In Vietnam, the war began in 1954 when the Communist North Vietnamese army began attacking the non-Communist South Vietnamese. The United States again came to the aid of the South Vietnamese, but was unable to prevent the Communists from taking over the entire country in 1975.

Which Cold War event happened last? 1) The Korean War ends. 2) Sputnik is launched. 3) The Vietnam War ends. 4) The Cuban Missile Crisis takes place.
Explanation: The Vietnam War was a long, costly and divisive conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. The conflict began in 1959 and ended in 1975. More than 3 million people were killed, including 58,000 U.S. soldiers.The war began as a conflict between communist North Vietnam and the U.S.-backed government of South Vietnam. The United States became deeply involved in the war, first providing financial and military aid to South Vietnam and then sending in its own troops.By 1968, there were more than 500,000 U.S. troops in Vietnam. Despite the massive deployment, the United States was unable to turn the tide of the war. In 1973, the United States and North Vietnam signed a peace agreement that called for the withdrawal of U.S. troops and the release of American prisoners of war.The agreement did not end the conflict, however, and fighting resumed between North and South Vietnam. In 1975, North Vietnamese forces captured the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon, and the war came to an end.

The map shows Korea after World War II. The map makes it clear that after World War II, Korea was a 1) part of China. 2) divided country. 3) part of Japan. 4) unified country.
Explanation: The country is divided into two parts. The first part is the government, which is in charge of the country's laws, economy, and military. The second part is the people, who live in the country and are subject to its laws. The division between the government and the people is often seen as a good thing, as it allows for checks and balances between the two groups. However, in times of crisis, this division can become a problem, as the two groups may not be able to agree on a course of action.

Which of the following were results of the Korean War? Select all that apply. 1) loss of millions of lives 2) easing of tensions in region 3) greater US concern about the spread of Communism 4) end of communism in Korea 5) unification of Korean peninsula 6) tension between North Korea and the United States
Explanation: 1) The loss of millions of lives can be attributed to the Korean War. This was a devastating conflict that lasted from 1950 to 1953. An estimated 2.5 million people were killed, most of them civilians.3) The spread of Communism was a major concern for the United States during the Cold War. The Korean War was seen as a potential domino effect that could lead to the spread of Communism in Asia.6) The tension between North Korea and the United States is still present today. This is due to the fact that North Korea is a Communist state and the United States is a capitalist country.

The two superpowers that opposed each other during the Cold War were the United States and 1) East Germany 2) Italy 3) Japan 4) the Soviet Union
Explanation: had collapsedThe Soviet Union was a country that was divided into several republics. Each republic had its own government, but the Soviet Union had a central government that controlled all of the republics. In 1991, the Soviet Union collapsed and the republics became independent countries.

The line graph shows US defense spending from 1946 to 1968. Which of the following statements best explains this graph? 1) US defense spending was affected by domestic needs during these years, not world events. 2) US defense spending was one-half that of the Soviet Union''s from 1946 to 1968. 3) US defense spending declined after World War II but increased as the Cold War heated up. 4) US defense spending was at its highest point in the years immediately following World War II.
Explanation: The United States defense spending declined after World War II for a variety of reasons. The most significant reason was the demobilization of the US military. The US had the largest and most technologically advanced military in the world at the end of World War II, and it was significantly larger than any other country's military. However, the US military was quickly demobilized after the war, and the US government began to cut defense spending.The other significant reason for the decline in US defense spending after World War II was the lack of a major adversary. The US had been fighting against the Axis Powers during World War II, but after the war, there was no major adversary for the US military to fight against. This led to a decrease in the need for military spending, and the US government began to cut defense spending.The US defense spending began to increase as the Cold War heated up. The Cold War was a period of intense competition and conflict between the US and the Soviet Union. The two superpowers competed for influence around the world, and the US began to increase its defense spending in order to compete with the Soviet Union.

The closest the world came to war during the Cold War was when the Soviet Union placed missiles on the Caribbean island of _________.
Explanation: is an island in the Caribbean Sea.Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean Sea and is located just south of the Florida Keys. The island is about 1,250 miles (2,000 km) long and 50 miles (80 km) wide, making it the largest island in the Caribbean and the 17th largest island in the world. Cuba is home to over 11 million people and is the most populous island in the Caribbean. The capital of Cuba is Havana and the official language is Spanish.