AS II: Unit 4 - Cold War Proxy Wars
Question 1
How did the Korean War reflect the larger ideological struggle of the Cold War?
It was a conflict between communist North Korea and capitalist South Korea, supported by the USSR and U.S., respectively.
It marked the first use of nuclear weapons by both superpowers.
It focused on resolving territorial disputes within Korea itself.
It was fought exclusively to unify Korea under a neutral government.
Question 2
Why did the U.S. intervene in the Korean War under the banner of the United Nations?
To avoid appearing as a unilateral aggressor
To protect its economic interests in the region
To enforce a global policy against communist expansion
To secure South Korea's oil resources
Question 3
How did the Korean War end, and what were its long-term consequences?
It ended with a peace treaty that unified Korea.
It led to the withdrawal of all foreign troops and complete Korean independence.
It resulted in an armistice, leaving Korea divided along the 38th parallel.
It established communist governments in both North and South Korea.
Question 4
How did President Kennedy respond to the Cuban Missile Crisis?
He ordered a naval blockade of Cuba to prevent further missile shipments.
He launched a full-scale invasion of Cuba to remove Fidel Castro.
He negotiated a treaty that allowed the USSR to maintain its missiles in Cuba.
He deployed nuclear weapons in response to Soviet threats.
Question 5
What compromise ended the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Cuba agreed to become a neutral country under U.S. supervision.
The U.S. and USSR both withdrew all military support from the Western Hemisphere.
The Soviet Union agreed to withdraw from Cuba without any concessions from the U.S.
The U.S. agreed to remove its missiles from Turkey in exchange for the USSR removing its missiles from Cuba.
Question 6
How did the Cuban Missile Crisis reflect the concept of brinkmanship during the Cold War?
The U.S. avoided direct confrontation to maintain peace in the region.
Both the U.S. and USSR pushed their conflict to the edge of nuclear war to achieve their objectives.
The USSR sought to compromise early to avoid escalation.
Both nations used economic sanctions instead of military threats.
Question 7
How did the domino theory influence U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War?
It proposed that U.S. intervention would spread democracy throughout Asia.
It suggested that if Vietnam fell to communism, other Southeast Asian nations would follow.
It focused on preventing communist expansion into Europe.
It argued that Vietnam’s economy was critical to global stability.
Question 8
What role did ideology play in motivating U.S. and Soviet involvement in Cold War proxy wars?
Both nations avoided involvement in ideological disputes outside their borders.
Ideology had little influence, as economic factors dominated decision-making.
Both nations worked together to mediate peace in regional conflicts
Both nations sought to spread their economic and political systems globally.
Question 9
How did proxy wars like the Vietnam War and the Soviet-Afghan War shape the Cold War's outcome?
They weakened both superpowers through prolonged conflicts and economic strain.
They ensured the dominance of the United Nations in global conflicts.
They limited the spread of communism in Asia and Eastern Europe.
They resulted in the direct confrontation of U.S. and Soviet military forces.
Question 10
How did the concept of containment influence U.S. actions in proxy wars?
The U.S. sought to prevent the spread of communism by supporting anti-communist forces worldwide.
The U.S. prioritized economic sanctions over military engagement.
The U.S. avoided direct involvement and encouraged neutral peace agreements.
The U.S. focused on expanding its territorial influence in Europe and Asia.
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