Significants Events
What event in 1960 involved the downing of a US spy plane by the Soviet Union?
The U-2 incident.
U-2 Incident Impact: How did the U-2 incident impact Cold War relations in 1960?
U-2 Incident Impact: Increased tension between US and USSR due to a spy plane shot down by Soviets.
What plan helped Europe recover after World War II and aimed to prevent communism's spread?
The Marshall Plan.
Cuban Revolution Significance: What was the significance of the Cuban Revolution in the context of the Cold War?
Cuban Revolution Significance: Created Soviet-aligned nation near the US under Castro's regime.
What military alliance was formed by the USSR and Eastern European countries during the Cold War?
The Warsaw Pact.
In which year did Fidel Castro's Cuban Revolution take place?
1959
Suez Crisis Players: Who were the key figures involved in the Suez Crisis during the Cold War?
Suez Crisis Players: Nasser, Eden, Mollet, Ben-Gurion were key players.
Which doctrine promised aid to countries resisting communism, announced by President Truman in 1947?
The Truman Doctrine.
Non-Aligned Movement Countries: Which nations were part of the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War?
Non-Aligned Movement Countries: India, Yugoslavia, Egypt stayed neutral in the Cold War.
Which movement, led by Jawaharlal Nehru, aimed to stay neutral during the Cold War?
The Non-Aligned Movement.
What agreement divided Germany for much of the Cold War after World War II?
The Potsdam Agreement.
Domino Theory Influence: How did the "domino theory" shape US foreign policy in the Cold War?
Domino Theory Influence: Shaped US policy, fearing spread of communism to neighboring nations.
What term describes efforts to improve US-Soviet relations during the Cold War?
Détente.
EEC Establishment Figures: Who were the key figures in establishing the European Economic Community (EEC)?
EEC Establishment Figures: Monnet, Schuman, Adenauer were key in forming EEC.
What treaty aimed to create a defense alliance among Southeast Asian countries against communism?
The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO).
Which treaty, signed in 1949, formed NATO?
The North Atlantic Treaty.
US in Korean War: What role did the United States play in the Korean War?
US in Korean War: Led UN forces backing South Korea against North Korea.
What Soviet action led to the Berlin Airlift?
The Berlin Blockade.
Role of Culture/Ideology: What role did culture and ideology play in the Cold War?
Role of Culture/Ideology: Used to sway alliances during the Cold War.
Which alliance aimed to defend Western Europe from the Soviet Union, formed in 1949?
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
What significant event in 1961 involved the construction of a wall dividing a city?
The building of the Berlin Wall.
Nikita Khrushchev's Role: Who was Nikita Khrushchev, and what did he contribute to the Cold War?
Nikita Khrushchev's Role: Succeeded Stalin, involved in Cuban Missile Crisis, de-Stalinization.
What describes the US-Soviet competition to influence the world during the Cold War?
The ideological struggle or battle for hearts and minds.
End of the Cold War: How did the Cold War end, and what were the major events leading to its conclusion?
End of the Cold War: Ended with the fall of Berlin Wall in '89, USSR dissolution in '91.
Which group aimed for economic cooperation among European countries after World War II?
The European Economic Community (EEC) or the Common Market.