Russian Revolution
Who are Russian Communists?
Bolsheviks
Who was involved in the Cold War?
What was the Cold War?
A period of tension or disagreement between the U.S. and USSR
The Cold War
Ukraine was a part of what Communist country?
Soviet Union (USSR)
What is a revolution?
Overthrow of the government
Stop the spread of Communism and the Soviet Union
What was the goal of the Soviet Union (USSR)?
Expand or spread Communism
What event symbolized the falling apart of the Soviet Union?
The Fall of the Berlin Wall
What did Russia do to Crimea in 2014?
Russia invaded and took control of Crimea
Who was in charge of Russia before the revolution?
Romanovs (Royal Family)
What was the fear of Communism in America called?
The Red Scare
Where did Communism spread?
China, Cuba, Korea, Vietnam, Space
What is NATO? What is its purpose?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Military-defense alliance against the Soviet Union
Describe the current situation in Ukraine.
Russia has placed military around Ukraine - threatening a possible invasion. Other countries may get involved.
Why did the Russian Revolution happen?
Communism
Russia was in poverty
Political, social, and economic problems
Red vs. White army
Name 3 events that were part of the Cold War.
Answers may include: space race, red scare, Korean War, Vietnam War, Cuban Missile Crisis, Arms Race, Bay of Pigs Invasion, Berlin Wall, Fall of the Soviet Union, NATO, Warsaw Pact
Name 3 other events that were part of the space race.
Answers may include: space race, red scare, Korean War, Vietnam War, Cuban Missile Crisis, Arms Race, Bay of Pigs Invasion, Berlin Wall, Fall of the Soviet Union, NATO, Warsaw Pact
What were 2 problems that caused the Soviet Union to break up?
Weak economy and political problems
How is NATO involved in the current situation?
Ukraine wants to join NATO - Russia does not want to lose Ukraine to the West - Russia feels threatened by NATO's presence in Eastern Europe
What were 2 impacts of the Russian Revolution?
1. Rise of Communism
2. Rise of the Soviet Union as a world power
3. Cold War
Explain why the Cold War happened.
Communism vs. Democracy
Both countries were competing to be the most powerful country in the world
Who won the space race? Why?
Answers may vary: U.S., Soviet Union, both, neither
Why did the Soviet Union break up?
Weak economy and political problems caused countries to declare their independence from the USSR and to form their own governments that were not communist
Why does Russia want takeover Ukraine?
Putin wants to rebuild the Soviet Union
get the band back together
Reclaim territory and expand Russia's power and influence.