The Postwar Period and Cold War, 1945–1980
What was an indirect consequence of Nixon's visit to China that demonstrated a complex interplay between diplomatic strategy and ideological rivalry during the Cold War period?
This event caused an instant normalization of relations between Communist China and capitalist countries globally.
The visit resulted directly in China adopting democratic principles aligned with Western ideologies immediately after.
It subtly shifted global alliances by signaling potential Sino-American cooperation against Soviet hegemony.
Nixon’s trip prompted immediate Soviet concessions in arms control negotiations due to direct pressure applied by both nations.
Which of the following countries was NOT considered to be non-aligned?
Egypt
Cuba
Indonesia
India
What was a primary focus of US-Soviet relations during the Cold War?
Advocating for immediate global nuclear disarmament
Predicting inevitable military confrontation due to nuclear armament
Seeking peaceful resolutions to conflicts between the US and Soviet Union
Debating the comparative strength of US and Soviet nuclear arsenals
What effect did McCarthyism have on American society during the Red Scare?
Increased suspicion and persecution of those suspected of communist sympathies
Encouraged stronger cultural exchanges between US and Soviet Union
Promoted greater acceptance of diverse political ideologies
Led to decreased government surveillance activities
What was the primary aim of the UN demonstration in 1962?
To encourage President Kennedy to handle the Cuban Crisis with caution and diplomacy.
To call for immediate military intervention in the Cuban Crisis.
To express opposition against all nuclear weaponry.
To convey a broad message of peace, unrelated to specific events.
What policy did President Truman announce in 1947 that became a key aspect of U.S. Cold War strategy?
The Truman Doctrine
The New Deal
The Fair Deal
The Eisenhower Doctrine
The CIA supported coups d'êtats in which of the following countries?
Algeria and Mexico
Iraq and Egypt
China and the USSR
Iran and Guatemala

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What immediate effect did the Truman Doctrine have on US foreign policy?
Led to the withdrawal of American military forces from overseas bases.
Established stringent immigration restrictions on nationals from communist nations.
Enhanced financial and military support to countries opposing communism
Initiated tariffs on goods from communist-supporting countries.
What is Truman's primary argument in his March 12, 1947, speech?
The U.S. seeks to spread its political system worldwide via military force.
Truman pushes for the U.S. to fully withdraw from global conflicts.
The main objective of U.S. foreign policy is to create economic dependencies among weaker nations.
The U.S. should aid nations fighting against oppression by armed minorities or external influences.
Which event marked the beginning of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union?
The division of Germany into occupation zones
The signing of NATO agreement
The end of Korean War
Vietnam gaining independence from France