Practice Origins Of The Cold War (1945-1947) (1) - Chapter 9: Cold War (1945-1991)

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Question 1.
What was the Iron Curtain?
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Think of a physical barrier and two opposing ideologies.
Question 2.
Who introduced the Truman Doctrine?
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He was the President of the United States after World War II.
3Question 3.
What was the primary purpose of the Truman Doctrine?
- To promote capitalism
- To contain communism
- To encourage socialism
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It was a key part of U.S. foreign policy.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Iron Curtain was a literal wall built in Europe.
- True
- False
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Think of it more as an ideological barrier.
Question 5.
Evaluate how the relationship between the U.S. and USSR might have been different if the outcome of World War II had favored one side over the other.
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Consider the implications of power dynamics on ideological expansion.
Question 6.
Construct an argument for or against the effectiveness of the Marshall Plan in preventing the spread of communism.
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Reflect on economic stability versus political ideologies in shaping outcomes.

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