Intro to the Cold War
What years was WWII?
1939-1945
What were the two opposing idea during the Cold War?
Communism (USSR) vs. Democracy (US) #4
Why was the Warsaw Pact created?
Created by the USSR in response to the creation of NATO #16
Leader of the Communist Party in China
Mao Zedong #17
Define Armistice
Truce
At the end of WWII, what two superpowers arose?
The US and the Soviet Union #1
What was the Iron Curtain?
an invisible boundary that separates the communist countries in Eastern Europe from the democratic countries in the West.
#3
Define Cold War
Era of confrontation and competition between the US and the Soviet Union
Came into power in Cuba after overthrowing the government.
Fidel Castro
How was Korea divided?
North Communist
South Anti-communist
38th Parallel
After WWII, the US created this plan to aid Europe in rebuilding
Marshall plan #7
What was the Domino Theory?
Belief that if one country falls to communism, it will continue to spread. #8
Berlin Airlift; US sends supplies and airplanes. #10
Invasion of Cuba led by CIA-trained Cuban exiles in an attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro; resulted in a failure.
The Bay of Pigs #33
Define Proxy War
A war in which the powers in conflict use third parties as substitutes instead of fighting each other directly. #37
US, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union. #2
The Berlin Blockade was when the Soviet Union blocked off West Berlin from the US, France, and Great Britain by blocking:
Roads and Railroads #9
A concrete barrier was built between East and West Berlin. What was it's name and in what year was it built?
The Berlin Wall, 1961 #22/ 23
Dictator of Cuba that was overthrown by Fidel Castro.
Batista #28
Name 2 examples of proxy wars fought during the Cold War
Korean War Afghan War
Vietnam War Cuban Missile Crisis
The US or Soviet Union provided troops or aid to either side of the war.
#38
Containment: prevent the spread of communism #6
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization #14
Peace Keeping Alliance system
How long was the Berlin Wall
95 miles!
As a part of Mao Zedong's social and political reforms, he creates a "bible" for the civilians in communist China to read and follow. What is the title of this book?
"Little Red Book"
What was the result of American troops leaving South Vietnam?
North communist Vietnam invaded, and reunified Vietnam to be a communist country. #50