Cold War Theories & Policies
The Cold War in Asia
The Cold War in Cuba
Domestic Issues
Vietnam War
100
the idea that if one Asian nation fell to Communism, others would follow
What is domino theory? (202)
100
Mao Zedong
Who was the leader of Communist China? (189)
100
Fidel Castro became president for life after overthrowing military dictator Batista
What was the outcome of the Cuban Revolution? (194)
100
accused many in the government of being Communist
Why is Senator Joseph McCarthy well-known? (192)
100
domino theory: the fear that Vietnam would become entirely Communist
What were the causes of the Vietnam War? (197)
200
democracy vs. Communism U.S. vs. USSR/Soviet Union
The Cold War was a conflict over WHAT between which two superpowers? (186)?
200
DAILY DOUBLE
Which Chinese leader LOST the Chinese Civil War and retreated to Taiwan?
200
Cuba became a Communist nation
What was the outcome of the Cuban Revolution? (194)
200
McCarthy Hearings
Why is Senator Joseph McCarthy well known? (192)
200
after an attack on U.S. ships near Vietnam, Congress authorized President Johnson to send troops to Vietnam without a formal declaration of war
What was the U.S. policy of escalation in Vietnam, particularly with regards to the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution? (198)
300
containment policy: using financial aid to nations to prevent the spread of Communism
What is the goal of Truman Doctrine? (187)
300
to prevent South Korea from becoming Communist
Why was the Korean War fought? (190)
300
the CIA used Cuban exiles to overthrow Castro (but they were caught)
Why did the U.S. plan the Bay of Pigs operation? (195)
300
he did not have evidence to back up his claims
Was McCarthy successful in his goals? Why or why not? (193)
300
guerilla war air raids
How was the Vietnam War fought? (199)
400
$$ to European nations to help them rebuild after WWII & prevent the spread of communism
What is the goal of the Marshall Plan? (188)
400
goal was achieved: S. Korea remained democratic and N. Korea remained Communist
What was the outcome of the Korean War? (191)
400
the Soviet Union placed nuclear missiles & built launch sites on the island
What was the Cuban Missile Crisis? (196)
400
he didn't carry himself well & made false accusations
Was McCarthy successful in his goals? Why or why not? (193)
400
it showed Americans the war was far from over & caused them to lose faith in their leadership (military & president)
What was the significance of the Tet Offensive? (200)
500
U.S. built up a military and naval presence around the world
How did geography impact the Cold War? (202)
500
no peace treaty was signed & hostilities continue between the 2 nations
What was the outcome of the Korean War? (191)
500
President Kennedy ordered a blockade & negotiated with Khrushchev to remove missiles...in exchange U.S. took missiles out of Turkey
How was the Cuban Missile Crisis resolved? (196)
500
DAILY DOUBLE
Many Americans built shelters fully stocked with enough canned goods and water to last for years for this reason
500
television showed them the brutality of war and led them to understand that leaders might be lying to them about the war
Why were many Americans opposed to the Vietnam War? (201)
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