5. Cold War America

Origins Of The Cold War — Quiz

Test your understanding of origins of the cold war with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Blockade initiated by the Soviet Union in 1948?

Question 2

Which of the following events is considered a significant early proxy conflict of the Cold War, beginning in 1950?

Question 3

What was the main objective of the Soviet Union's establishment of the Warsaw Pact in 1955?

Question 4

Which U.S. President is most closely associated with the policy of 'brinkmanship' during the early Cold War?

Question 5

The 'Long Telegram,' sent by George Kennan in 1946, was instrumental in shaping which key U.S. foreign policy doctrine?