Cold War Basics
What was the main goal of U.S. Cold War policy?
Prevent the spread of communism
Why were the years after WWII called the “boom years”?
Economic growth and prosperity
What became the center of family entertainment?
Television
What crisis led to a nuclear test ban treaty?
Cuban Missile Crisis
DAILY DOUBLE
What is the purpose of the United Nations?
Peaceful solutions to world problems.
What term describes fear of communist spies?
McCarthyism
DAILY DOUBLE
What helped suburbs grow?
Automobiles and Highways
What type of music became popular?
Rock and Roll
What did NOT happen during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Soviet blockade of Cuba
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
What symbol showed differences between the U.S. and Soviet Union? (A legit symbol)
Berlin Wall
What was one effect of consumerism?
Service industries expanded
What do TV, toys, and trends show the impact of?
Mass Media
DAILY DOUBLE
What was Sputnik?
A Soviet Satellite
Why is OPEC important?
Controls oil prices
This list includes better education, new technology, and strong industry.
The Space Race
What ended after WWII that helped people buy more goods?
Rationing
DAILY DOUBLE
How did technology change life in the 1950s?
More people used commercial airlines
What global competition pushed education and technology forward?
Space Race
What type of alliance is NATO?
Military alliance
What was the biggest goal of U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War and how did it shape global actions?
Preventing the spread of communism, leading to alliances, conflicts, and global influence.