The Domino Theory (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What did the Domino Theory suggest about communist expansion?
What did the Domino Theory suggest about communist expansion?
Countries would fall one after another
Which US President explained the Domino Theory in 1954?
Which US President explained the Domino Theory in 1954?
Eisenhower
How many Asian countries were considered vulnerable to communist takeover under the Domino Theory?
How many Asian countries were considered vulnerable to communist takeover under the Domino Theory?
Eight
What was the primary driving force behind American involvement in South Vietnam?
What was the primary driving force behind American involvement in South Vietnam?
Fear of communist expansion
When was the Truman Doctrine announced?
When was the Truman Doctrine announced?
1947
When did America send troops to Korea to contain communist expansion?
When did America send troops to Korea to contain communist expansion?
1950
What effect did Senator McCarthy's campaigns have on US foreign policy?
What effect did Senator McCarthy's campaigns have on US foreign policy?
Made it dangerous to appear soft on communism
Why did the US support Ngo Dinh Diem's dictatorship in South Vietnam?
Why did the US support Ngo Dinh Diem's dictatorship in South Vietnam?
He was strongly anti-communist
When did the Diem regime collapse, leading to increased US involvement?
When did the Diem regime collapse, leading to increased US involvement?
1963
How many American deaths occurred in the Korean War?
How many American deaths occurred in the Korean War?
36,500
In what year did the Cuban Missile Crisis demonstrate risks of escalation?
In what year did the Cuban Missile Crisis demonstrate risks of escalation?
1962
Which European country did the US initially support against communists under the Truman Doctrine?
Which European country did the US initially support against communists under the Truman Doctrine?
Greece