World War 2
The names of the two opposing teams of nations that faced off during WW2.
Axis vs. Allies.
This disastrous choice made by the Chinese leadership in 1958 turned farmers into iron workers, which resulted in a man-made famine, killing millions.
"the Great Leap Forward"
This nation controlled India as a colony for 89ish years.
Britain.
In 1956, this president of Egypt took over this major infrastructure project from the British and French, and nationalized it.
the Suez Canal.
This is considered the minimum level of income necessary to afford basic needs in the U.S.
Poverty Line.
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese attacked U.S. based in the Philippines which resulted in 75,000 U.S. soldiers being forcibly marched 90 miles away during this event.
the Bataan Death March
Name TWO of the original member nations of NATO.
Belgium, Britain, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the U.S.
This man helped lead the non-violent/passive Indian Nationalist movement that helped India gain its independence.
Mohandas Ghandi.
Nations within these groups are separated by things like PER CAPITA INCOME, HOW ADVANCED THEIR INFRASTRUCTURE IS, the QUALITY OF EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE, etc.
Developed vs. Developing Nations.
This is a 1930's policy wherein you give into the demands of an aggressive power/nation in order to get them to not go to war against you.
Appeasement.
This meeting between leaders of Allied nations in 1943 was held in a North African city, and it was where they decided to target Italy next.
the Casablanca Conference
This 13-day period almost saw nuclear armageddon when the USSR put nuclear weapons 90 miles away from the U.S.
the Cuban Missile Crisis.
The system of institutionalized racism perpetrated by the white, British minority over the Black South Africans was called ___________ .
Apartheid.
Name THREE nations that are in the Middle East.
Bahrain, the UAE, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Palestine, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Yemen, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan(?)
An example of this is where both the U.S. and USSR launch nuclear weapons at all of their targets, simultaneously, thereby causing a nuclear winter and killing all life on earth.
Mutually Assured Destruction.
This nation was invaded by Germany in 1939, and it considered by most to be the beginning of WW2.
Poland
The Korean War began when 75,000 troops from this group crossed over the 38th parallel.
the North Korean People's Army
These are the three major religions that helped shape the political boundaries of the Indian subcontinent.
Buddhism, Islam, and Hinduism.
This is the length in years of the U.S. invasion of Iraq that claimed the lives of 4400+ U.S. service persons and more than 1,000,000 Iraqis.
about 8 years.
Criminal activities committed by those under the age of 18 can be called ___________ .
Juvenile Delinquency.
This was the name given to the secret U.S. project to create nuclear weapons.
the Manhattan Project.
"Containment" was a major component of this U.S. foreign policy towards Communism and the USSR.
the Truman Doctrine
This man helped South Africans fight against the oppressive and racist government led by a white, British minority, was imprisoned for 27 years, and then eventually became president of the nation.
Nelson Mandela
This is the name given to the 20 year-long invasion of Afghanistan that began shortly after 09.11.2001.
Operation Enduring Freedom.
This is a business that operates in more than one country, meaning that management, production, marketing, etc. are done in different countries, all at the same time.
Multi-National Corporation.