Chapter 14 Self Quiz

Different Kind of War: The Early Cold War and the Forgotten War, 1945-1951

. In 1950, forces sent to aid South Korea were mobilized from ________.

. Fear of ________ between 1945 and 1950 kept the US remained prepared for war

. Following World War II military leaders supported ________ the US role in the world.

. Which of these was NOT an innovative benefit of the GI Bill?

. Which of these best characterizes the Truman Doctrine?

. Which of these was NOT created by the National Security Act of 1947?

. The Berlin Airlift was intended to end ________.

. Which of these countries exploded their first atomic bomb in 1949?

. Which of these advocated a US military buildup to overcome Soviet power?

. Following World War I Korea was divided between ________ spheres.

. Which of these perpetuated the division of Korea?

. The first Soviet offensive into South Korea was ________.

. After being pushed south by the North Koreans the US response came by ________.

. Which of these directives did MacArthur ignore?

. The Battle of Choisin Reservoir ended in a(n) ________.

. While Truman's objectives in the Korean War ultimately ________ MacArthur's ________.

. Compared to actions on the ground, US fighting in the air in 1950 and 1951 was ________.

. Talks held at Panmunjom in 1951 ________.

. By late 1953 US and UN troops held a line ________ the 38th parallel.

. Compared to World War II the Korean War was a(n) ________ experience for Americans.

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