Question

How did Winston Churchill's Iron Curtain speech impact life in Eastern Europe?

A. People in Eastern Europe started to rebel against authoritarian regimes supported by the Soviet Union


B. Many people started to adopt democratic ideals in Eastern Europe


C. Stalin imposed strict censorship on newspapers and other types of media


D. Stalin did not allow any Western goods to be traded in Soviet controlled Eastern Europe

question 2 - How did the Marshall Plan impact Europe?


A. Countries receiving Marshall Plan funds adopted democracy over communism


B. Many Eastern European countries started to rebel against the Soviet Union's control


C. Most of Europe was able to rebuild after the devastation of World War II


D. The Soviet Union spread its influence to countries that received funding through the Marshall Plan

Question 3- How did tensions between the United States and Soviet Union impact the people of Berlin?

A. Communists rioted in the streets of Berlin in an attempt to expel democracy


B. The Soviet Union convinced many people in Berlin to adopt communism


C. The people of Berlin could have starved without American aid during the Berlin airlift


D. Funding from the Marshall Plan was blocked by Soviet officials in order to spread communism to Berlin

Question 4 -How did the Truman Doctrine impact the power of the United States?

A. Made most of Europe dependent on funding and support from the United States


B. Caused the United States economy to sink into a deep recession


C. Many people in Europe started to despise the influence that the United States had in global politics


D. The United Nations turned to the United States for help when dealing with foreign conflicts

Answer 1

1. A. People in Eastern Europe started to rebel against authoritarian regimes supported by the Soviet Union Winston Churchill's Iron Curtain speech, in which he warned of the dangers of Soviet expansion, helped to spark anti-communist sentiment in Eastern Europe.
2. C. Most of Europe was able to rebuild after the devastation of World War I| The Marshall Plan provided funds to help rebuild Europe after World War II, which allowed for economic and political stability and helped to prevent the spread of communism.
3. C. The people of Berlin could have starved without American aid during the Berlin airlift During the Cold War, tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union led to a blockade of West Berlin. The United States responded with the Berlin airlift, which provided food and supplies to the people of Berlin.
4. A. Made most of Europe dependent on funding and support from the United States The Truman Doctrine, which stated that the United States would provide aid to countries threatened by communism, helped to establish the United States as a global superpower and created a dependency on U.S. support in many countries.