Superpowers
What two countries were the main superpowers in the Cold War?
The United States and the Soviet Union
What city was divided during the Cold War?
Berlin
What does "arms race" mean?
A competition to build more powerful weapons
What Asian country did the U.S. fight in to stop communism in the 1950s?
Korea
What was the fear of communism spreading in the U.S. called?
The Red Scare
What was the Soviet Union’s form of government?
Communism
What was the Berlin Airlift?
The U.S. and allies flew in supplies to West Berlin
What type of powerful weapons were both countries building?
Nuclear weapons
What was the outcome of the Korean War?
The country remained divided at the 38th parallel
Who was the senator who accused many Americans of being communists?
Joseph McCarthy
What was the U.S. policy to stop the spread of communism called?
Containment
Why did the Soviet Union blockade West Berlin in 1948?
To force Allies out and gain control of the whole city
Who launched the first satellite into space?
The Soviet Union (Sputnik)
Which war caused major protests in the U.S.?
Vietnam War
What was duck-and-cover?
A drill to protect against nuclear attacks
What organization was formed in 1949 as a military alliance against the Soviet Union?
NATO
What side of Berlin was communist?
East Berlin
What U.S. program sent the first man to the moon?
Apollo program
What country helped North Korea and North Vietnam?
China and the Soviet Unin
What government agency was created to gather information and spy?
CIA
What was the Soviet response to NATO?
The Warsaw Pact
How long did the Berlin Airlift last?
About 11 months
What was MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction)?
The idea that both sides would be destroyed in a nuclear war
What tactic did the U.S. use to try to stop supplies in Vietnam?
Bombing the Ho Chi Minh Trail
What does HUAC stand for?
House Un-American Activities Committee