American foreign policy advisor that proposed the concept of containing communism.
Who was George Kennan?
100
The congressional committee that investigated possible subversive activities within the United States.
What is HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee)?
100
Because we believed the Soviet Union might attack us, children were taught to be prepared at all times for possible nuclear attack.
Why did we have "Duck & Cover" drills in the 1950s?
100
In 1957, the Soviets launched the first satellite in space. Marked the start of the space race.
When was Sputnik launched?
100
Divided into 4 sectors and blockaded by the Soviets in 1948 in an attempt to turn the people to communism. Aided for almost a year by American and British supplies dropped in by airplane.
Where is Berlin?
200
Commander of Allied forces in Japan after World War II and commander of UN forces in Korea.
Who was Douglas MacArthur?
200
The policy in which the United States and the Soviet Union hoped to prevent nuclear war by building up enough weapons to destroy each other.
What is mutually assured destruction?
200
The Soviet Union and their satellite nations formed this organization to provide for their military defense after NATO admitted West Germany as a member.
Why was the Warsaw Pact formed?
200
June 1950, when troops armed with Soviet weapons crossed the 38th parallel.
When did the Korean War start?
200
The location of the last meeting of the Big Three to plan for post war Europe. Held in July, 1945.
Where is Potsdam, Germany?
300
American convicted and executed along with his wife for passing nuclear secrets to the Soviets.
Who is Julius Rosenberg?
300
President Eisenhower’s policy that stated the U.S. would use force to help nations threatened by communism
What is the Eisenhower Doctrine?
300
The Soviet Union and the United States did not engage each other directly in a military conflict.
Why was it called a "cold" war?
300
In 1952, the United States dropped the first hydrogen bomb. The Soviet Union developed their own the following year.
When did the arms race begin?
300
Country that resumed their civil war after World War II. Opposing forces were led by Jiang Jieshi and Mao Zedong.
Where is China?
400
Truman's Secretary of State, responsible for the development of an economic recovery plan for Europe after WWII.
Who is George Marshall?
400
The organization that is committed to the principle that an attack against one is considered an attack against all. Formed in 1949.
What is NATO?
400
They were shocked at his bullying tactics and lack of information. Many Americans called for a return to freedom of speech.
Why did the American people criticize Joseph McCarthy?
400
In 1954, this Wisconsin Senator claimed that the army was filled with communists prompting a Congressional investigation.
When were the McCarthy hearings?
400
Once controlled by the Japanese, then divided into 2 countries by the 38th parallel after WWII.
Where is Korea?
500
The group of actors and directors that refused to testify before the HUAC.
Who were the Hollywood Ten?
500
The communists led by Mao Zedong defeated the Nationalists, who retreated to Taiwan.
What was the outcome of the Chinese civil war?
500
In 1953, 6 months after the death of Joseph Stalin.
When did Nikita Khruschev became Premier of the USSR?
500
The man made waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. Became a Cold War issue when Egyptian president Nasser nationalized it, cutting off oil supplies to Europe.