Geography
Where was the arms race held?
Mainly between the United States and the Soviet Union
How did the Soviet Union respond for the new currency to refuse to accept in Berlin?
By acting the Berlin Blockade and building the Berlin Wall
In 1950, when North Korea invaded South Korea, which countries supported it?
North Korea was supported by the Soviet Union when it invaded South Korea.
What happened to the government for Berlin at the end of the Berlin Blockade and Airlift?
It separated the government for Berlin into two parts.
What the time of the NATO first establishment？
In 1949.
Where is the Suez Canal located?
It's located at the Northeastern end of Egypt
What was Deutsche Mark (DM)?
A new currency for Germany introduced by the West
What prevented the West from abandoning Berlin?
The domino theory.
What did the person win for solving the Suez Crisis in 1957?
He won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in 1957.
When did the arms race happen？
Around 1957
Why it was difficult for the West to enter their zones in Berlin?
Berlin was in the East Germany
What is the economic value of Suez Canal? Why?
The Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean via the Red Sea, so it can make ships don't need to sail around Africa, which can reduce the length of journey as much as 20,000 km.
When did the MAD doctrine work best?
When both sides had access to the same weapons.
What was the event that led the Arms Race major feature to become space race?
The launch of the first satellite by the Soviets.
How many citizens were there in the West Berlin?
Approximately 2.5 million citizens.
How was the West Germany built?
Britain, France and the United Station joined their sectors in Germany together.
Why didn’t the Soviet Union want to accept the new currency in Berlin after WWII?
If the new currency was accepted in Berlin, it would be more difficult for the Soviet Union to control the economy in Berlin, subsequently in its zone.
What role did the United Nations play in the Korean War, and how many countries' troops participated in the United Nations forces?
The United States asked the United Nations to protect South Korea. The United Nations Forces consists of the armies of 32 countries and is led by the United States.
What is the core philosophy of NATO?
Attacking one member is equivalent to attacking everyone.
How many Canadian soldiers participated in the Korean War, and how many were wounded or killed?
More than 26,500 Canadian soldiers participated in the operations of the United Nations Army. During the war, 1,000 Canadian soldiers were injured, and 400 soldiers were killed.
What was German Democratic Republic?
The East Germany.
Do you think it is easier to blockade Berlin for controlling the new currency after WWII than nowadays or not? Why?
It is easier because modern cities rely more on supply lines from the other cities, modern citizens more likely need to go to other cities for work or other reason, and modern transport system has developed into a vast range of ways
Why the United States and the Soviet Union raced to keep up with each other?
Because they have about the same number of weapons, and neither side has an advantage over the other
Who was the key Person of solving the Suez Crisis? And what did he do?
Lester Pearson. He mentioned to create a United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF), which would keep the combatants apart while a settlement to the Suez Crisis.
During the Berlin Airlift, how many planes would land in the West Berlin per minute?
0.5 plane.