The Post-2nd War World
Which two superpowers emerged after the Second World War?
The United States and the Soviet Union
Which U.S. president announced the Truman Doctrine?
Harry Truman
Into how many zones was Germany divided after World War II?
Two (East and West)
Who led communist forces to victory in China in 1949?
Mao Zedong
Who became the Soviet leader after Stalin’s death in 1953?
Nikita Khrushchev
Which ideology did the Soviet Union promote?
Communism
Which two countries first received aid under the Truman Doctrine?
Greece and Turkey
What was the name of the U.S., British, and French zone in Germany?
West Germany / Federal Republic of Germany
Which communist leader fought against the French in Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh
What military alliance did Khrushchev create to counter NATO?
Warsaw Pact
What term did Winston Churchill use to describe the division in Europe?
Iron Curtain
What was the U.S. plan to rebuild Europe’s economy called?
The Marshall Plan
What event caused the Berlin Airlift?
The Berlin Blockade
In which year did North Korea invade South Korea?
1950
Which U.S. president faced Khrushchev in Vienna in 1961?
John F. Kennedy
How many Soviet casualties were there in World War II?
Almost 27 million
Approximately how much money was provided to Europe through the Marshall Plan?
Almost 13 billion dollars
Which organization was created in 1949 to protect Western Europe from the Soviet Union?
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
How long did the Korean War last?
Three years
What year was the Berlin Wall officially built?
1961
What was the primary purpose of the Eastern Bloc created by the Soviet Union?
To create a buffer zone and spread communist governments in Eastern Europe
What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan?
To contain communism and reduce its appeal in Europe
How long did the Berlin Airlift last?
15 months
Approximately how many lives were lost in the Korean War?
Over two million
How long and how tall did the Berlin Wall eventually become?
Nearly 100 miles long and 12 feet high