Cold Wars
What was the Cold War?
The conflict of the views of the U.S and the Soviet Union
How many allied zones were formed to create Western Germany?
3
Who is the current leader of Russia?
Vladimir Putin
Who was the leader of Great Britian during the Cold War?
Churchill
What is Proxy War?
A war which the powers in conflict use 3rd parties as substitutes instead of fighting each other directly
Who was Gorbachev?
The last leader of the Soviet Union
Who was the Leader of Russia during the Cold War?
Joseph Stallin
What is NATO?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
What is a major issue in Russia that many Russians dislike?
The corruption within their government
Which 2 nations were locked in an Arms race for over 40 years?
U.S and Soviet Union
What was the containment policy?
A policy which aimed to contain the spread of communism
How did the Russian government respond to protests?
They used force and violence.
Who controlled Eastern Germany?
Russia
What famous checkpoint was in the U.S zone of Germany?
Checkpoint Charlie
What did Putin promise for Russia?
To restore order and stability, and to bring it back to the world stage.