Overview of the Cold War
The Domino theory was:
The fear that countries would fall one by one to communism
Was the Korean War a moral war or a political war
A political war
What did the American government promote the construction of in response to the threat of Nuclear War?
Fallout shelters
What was the ultimate aim of the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty and SALT I and II. (Give 1 reason out of several)
Would limit the spread of nuclear weapons, Limit their number of ICBMs, Attempt to accomplish nuclear parity
What was the Iron Curtain?
The defacto border between East and West during the Cold War
Which of the two wars we studied was ultimately successful in containing communism in the country it was fought in?
The Korean War
What embarrassing thing (for the Americans) came out of the Bay of Pigs invasion?
American involvement was exposed.
What was the name of weapons that used computer technology?
Smart Weapons
What happened in Germany that was an early major event of the Cold War and lead to the formation of NATO
The Berlin Blockade
How did the American public's view on the war in Vietnam change?
Initially supportive, changed to against it.
What did Kennedy do in response to the discovery of nukes in Cuba? Was it successful
Put a maritime blockade, or "quarantine", around Cuba. Ultimately yes, the USSR backed down
Which nation underwent the "Velvet Revolution" - Poland, Czechoslovakia, or Bulgaria?
Czechoslovakia
The aim of the Truman Doctrine was:
To prevent the spread of communism
The Korean War is an example of what doctrine in action?
The Truman Doctrine
What 2 things did Castro get out of creating a pact with the USSR?
Arms support and a market for their sugar
Which Soviet leader signed the document dissolving the Soviet Union?
Gorbachev
The operation to give massive amounts of money and resources to countries after WW2 to help them rebuild is known as:
The Marshall Plan
Why did older Americans generally support the War in Vietnam more?
They had fought or grown up in WW2 and the Korean War- stronger idea of America as the good guy and you had to support your nation
What did Cuba do that angered Americans during the revolution? (Can give 1 reason)
Overthrew Batista- the guy America was supporting or nationalized American companies
What is the economic reason why the Soviet system fell?
Couldn't keep up with the West economically, too much money going to the military, couldn't respond to the needs of the state / people etc..
What was the Soviet military alliance created in response to NATO?
The Warsaw Pact
What was the name of the event in which national guard troops killed protesting students in Ohio
The Kent State Massacre
What is 1 of the 3 reasons as to why nuclear weapons were placed in Cuba?
Equalize the strategic situation of arms vs space race, Fear of American invasion, Force remove missiles in Turkey by the USA
What was "Glasnost"?
"Openness" - more social freedoms, less censorship.