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The United States feared that communism would keep spreading.
What was the 'domino theory'?
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Did the United States Contain the Spread of Communism? (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE History): Exam Questions
Exam code: 0470 & 0977
2 hours17 questions
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Korea was divided at the end of the Second World War.
Describe how Korea was divided in 1945.
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In October 1962 the world came close to nuclear war.
What happened during the 'Thirteen Days' of October 1962?
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4 marks
The last US troops left Vietnam in the 1970s.
Describe the consequences of the Vietnam War for the USA.
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8 marks
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6 marks
The United States supported the government of South Vietnam.
Why was Diem's government unpopular in South Vietnam?
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10 marks
In October 1962 the world came close to nuclear war.
How far was Castro responsible for the Cuban Missile Crisis? Explain your answer.
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8 marks
A cartoon published in an American newspaper, 21 April 1961
Study Source C. What is the message of this source? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge.
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Study Sources D and E. How far does Source E prove that Taylor’s findings (Source D) were wrong? Explain your answer using details of the sources and your knowledge.
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Study Source F. Why did Kennedy make this speech on 20 April 1961? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge.
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9 marks
Study all the sources (opens in a new tab). How far do these sources provide convincing evidence that President Kennedy was to blame for the failure of the Bay of Pigs invasion? Use the sources to explain your answer.
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6 marks
North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950.
Why did the USA get involved in the Korean War?
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The USA attempted to overthrow Castro in 1961.
Why did the Bay of Pigs invasion fail?
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6 marks
The USA had a huge technological advantage in Vietnam.
Why did the USA fail to defeat the Vietcong?
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10 marks
The USA applied containment in Korea, Cuba and Vietnam.
'The United States failed to contain the spread of communism.' How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
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10 marks
American containment was tested in the Caribbean and in South East Asia.
Which was the greater failure of American containment: Cuba or Vietnam? Explain your answer.
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The Korean War ended in an armistice in 1953.
How successful was the USA in the Korean War? Explain your answer.
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