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The Cold War (1947-1991) Guided Reading (Sect. 1-3)
Essential Question: How did the United States and the Soviet Union compete for economic
and military superiority in the Cold War era?
Directions: Students must answer each question using complete sentences.
Proper spelling/grammar is required. Honors students should include details that relate
specifically to the text - See Question #7.
1. What reasons were given that helped motivate the creation of the United Nations?
2. What goals are directly associated with the proposals that were issued in the Marshall Plan?
3. What were the goals of NATO and the Warsaw Pact?
4. How did the Chinese Communists increase their power during World War II?
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5. What actions did the Nationalists take during World War II?
6. How did the Cultural Revolution ensure the protection of Chinese Communism?
7. HONORS STUDENTS: Describe how efforts to stop the spread of communism (a.k.a.
containment) helped the United States intervene on behalf of the democratic virtues that were
fought over during the Korean/Vietnam War. Provide evidence to support your argument.
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