The Cold War (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What were the fundamental ideological differences that created the Cold War?
What were the fundamental ideological differences that created the Cold War?
Capitalism vs communism
Along which line was Korea divided after Japan's surrender in 1945?
Along which line was Korea divided after Japan's surrender in 1945?
The 38th parallel
Which superpower supported communist North Korea?
Which superpower supported communist North Korea?
The Soviet Union
What did American leaders fear about communism spreading in Asia?
What did American leaders fear about communism spreading in Asia?
It would spread like falling dominoes
When was the United Nations established?
When was the United Nations established?
October 1945
How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have?
How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have?
Five
What power did each permanent Security Council member possess?
What power did each permanent Security Council member possess?
Veto power
When did President Truman announce the Truman Doctrine?
When did President Truman announce the Truman Doctrine?
March 1947
What did the Truman Doctrine commit America to do?
What did the Truman Doctrine commit America to do?
Assist countries facing communism
What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan that began in June 1947?
What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan that began in June 1947?
Rebuild Western Europe economically
When did the Soviet Union successfully test its first atomic bomb?
When did the Soviet Union successfully test its first atomic bomb?
August 1949
How did the Korean War begin in June 1950?
How did the Korean War begin in June 1950?
North Korean forces invaded South Korea