Causes of the Cold War
The end of World War II.
What was NATO, and why was it created?
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was created as a military alliance for mutual defense against aggression, particularly from the Soviet Union
Who was Joseph Stalin?
Joseph Stalin was the leader of the Soviet Union during WWII and during the beginning of the Cold War
What is the containment policy?
The containment policy aimed to prevent the spread of communism beyond where it already existed.
What is a primary Source
A primary source is an original document or physical object created during the time under study.
What was the main ideological difference between the US and the USSR?
The US promoted Democracy and Capitalism, while the USSR promoted Communism
What was the outcome of the Korean War
A stalemate, with Korea being divided into North and South Korea at the 38th parallel.
Name the U.S. President during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
John F. Kennedy
What does the domino theory suggest?
The domino theory suggested that if one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would follow.
What are HIPP skills or SOAPS skills
1. Historical Context, Intended Audience, Purpose, and Point of View
2. Speaker, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, and Subject
Name one of the first countries involved in the Truman Doctrine?
Greece and Turkey
What was the significance of the Cuban Missile Crisis in the Cold War?
It was where the US and USSR almost went to nuclear war, but showed that diplomacy could work to avoid war.
Who were the Nicaraguan Sandinistas?
The Nicaraguan Sandinistas were a leftist political group that overthrew the Somoza dictatorship.
How did the Truman Doctrine relate to containment?
The Truman Doctrine asserted that the U.S. would support countries resisting communism, which was a key component of containment.
How many documents are you expected to use in a DBQ?
The significance of the Iron Curtain
Symbolized the division between Western democratic nations and Eastern communist countries
The significance of the Hungarian Revolution
The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 was an uprising against Soviet control, ultimately crushed by Soviet forces.
What was the Iran-Contra Affair, and how did it involve President Reagan?
Discuss how the U.S. responded to the Cuban Revolution.
The U.S. responded to the Cuban Revolution with hostility, leading to attempts to overthrow Fidel Castro.
Where should a thesis statement be placed in a document-based question (DBQ) essay?
The Role of the Marshall plan
Provided economic aid to help rebuild European economies to prevent the spread of communism
What was the significance of the Vietnam War in the Cold War?
The Vietnam War was significant as it marked a major conflict in the Cold War, with the U.S. attempting to stop the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.
Who was the leader of North Korea during the Korean War?
Kim Il-sung was the leader of North Korea during the Korean War.
What impact did the Bay of Pigs invasion have on U.S.-Cuba relations?
The Bay of Pigs invasion failed and embarrassed the U.S., leading to strengthened ties between Cuba and the Soviet Union.
What are some strategies for analyzing multiple documents?
Strategies include comparing and contrasting documents, looking for common themes, and considering the author's perspective.