Cold War

The Cold War

100

The two superpowers during the Cold War

United States and Soviet Union

200

The Cold War lasted for 

40 years.

300

Countries who sought to receive aid from both superpowers were following a policy of

nonalignment

400

This was the policy the United States followed to try and stop the spread of Communism

Containment

500

This was the country the United States had missiles in just in case nuclear war with the Soviets began

Turkey

More Cold War

100

This country is 90 miles away from the United States that became a Cold War hot spot.

Cuba

200

True or False: There was no direct fighting between the US and Soviet Union during the Cold War.

True

300

This city was divided at the end of World War II into 4 zones of occupation.

Berlin

400

At least 15 countries were controlled by the Soviet Union from 1945-1991. These countries were called

Satellites.

500

This is a policy meaning the easing of tensions.

Détente

Asia

100

This country is still divided as a result of the Cold War.

Korea

200

The United States spent 10+ years fighting in this Asian country. The war effort was considered a failure and the country became communist.

Vietnam

300

This theory was used to justify US intervention in countries in Asia. The US feared that if one Asian country fell to communism, all of them would. 

Domino Theory.

400

This country is one of the United States biggest rivals today. It is considered to be a new super power. 

China

500

The Soviet Union fought in this country to ensure that the communist government maintained its power. The Soviets efforts are often compared to the US intervention in Vietnam.

Afghanistan

Vocab

100

This is an economic system where people can own private businesses.

Capitalism

200

This is an economic system where governments determine how much businesses should produce.

Command Economy

300

This 12 foot structure separated East/West Berlin from 1961-1989.

Berlin Wall

400

This incident almost led to World War 3 because of US and Soviet actions in Cuba.

Cuban Missile Crisis

500

This is the government style the United States promoted during the Cold War.

democracy

Things L has said but I might not remember

100

This is pride or loyalty to one's nation

nationalism

200

Eddie's catch phrase is

YERRRRRRRRR

300

This is when the government does not interfere in business

Laissez-Faire

400

This is Jay's job.

FARMER

500

This is Ms. L's favorite phrase to say to Mia.

If you ain't crocin you ain't rockin (PERIODT).