Post World War II Tension
What was the primary ideological conflict that characterized the relationship between the US and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
Democracy (Capitalism) vs. Communism
Identify one country that primarily practices Capitalism.
The United State- (also Britain and France)
What was the Berlin Wall, and why was it constructed?
a barrier that separated East and West Berlin, constructed in 1961 to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West.
What is a proxy war, and how did it manifest during the Cold War?
a conflict where two opposing countries support other conflicts that serve their interests instead of waging war directly.
What was the arms race?
the competition between the US and Soviet Union to develop and accumulate nuclear weapons and military technology.
Which speech marked the beginning of the Cold War tensions in Europe following World War II?
Winston Churchill Iron Curtain Speech
What are the central beliefs of communism regarding property and wealth distribution?
the idea that all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs
Who controlled the four zones of occupation in Germany after World War II?
US, France, Britain and the Soviet Union
Identify one major proxy war location.
Korea, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Cuba
what motivated the US and Soviet Union to engage in the arms race?
What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine, and how did it aim to contain communism?
aimed to contain communism by providing political, military, and economic assistance to countries resisting Soviet influence
How did the economic policies of the US and the Soviet Union differ during the Cold War?
The US promoted free-market economies(Capitalism), while the Soviet Union implemented central planning and state ownership of resources (Communism).
Describe the significance of the Berlin Airlift in the context of US-Soviet relations.
demonstrated the US commitment to supporting West Berlin against Soviet pressure and was a major humanitarian effort.
How did proxy wars affect the relationships between the US and Soviet Union?
increasing tensions and fostering mutual distrust, as each superpower sought to expand its influence.
Which weapon changed the dynamic of military power during the Cold war?
Nuclear Weapons
Explain how the concept of "Mutually Assured Destruction" influenced US-Soviet relations during the Cold War.
both superpowers possessed enough nuclear weapons to destroy each other, which deterred direct conflict.
Discuss a major economic conflict that arose from the differences between capitalism and communism during the Cold War.
differing views on economic management, such as the Marshall Plan by the US to rebuild Europe versus Soviet control over Eastern European economies.
Explain the context of East and West Germany during the Cold War.
East Germany was controlled by Communists (Soviets) and West Germany was Controlled by the Capitalists (US, France & Britain)
Discuss the implications of proxy wars on the countries that were battlegrounds for Cold War conflicts.
devastated the local populations and economies, leading to long-term instability in those regions.
What was the space race?
competition for supremacy in space exploration, primarily between the US and the Soviet Union.
What role did propaganda play in shaping public perception of the US and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
Propaganda was used to demonize the opposing ideology and promote national pride and military readiness
Evaluate the impact of the Cold War on countries that adopted either capitalism or communism.
The Cold War led to the establishment of different economic systems that shaped political alliances and economic policies worldwide.(Capitalism vs Communism)
What was the purpose of the Potsdam Conference regarding Germany's future?
aimed to establish post-war order and the administration of Germany, including demilitarization and denazification.
Evaluate the legacy of Cold War proxy wars in contemporary international relations.
ongoing conflicts in regions like the Middle East and Africa, often influenced by Cold War alignments.
Which event signified the end of the space race and who was crowned the winner...