USA-USSR Proxy wars
War creates technology
Collapsed Empires
Do you know your U.S. Presidents?
America <3 Spain
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This conflict was seen as a proxy war of ideologies, where fascist-backed nationalists fought to take control of a nation from communist-backed republicans.
The Spanish Civil War
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It stands for Radio Detection and Ranging, and was vital for air defense systems in World War II.
RADAR
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This empire ruled for over six hundred years until it made the unfortunate decision to ally with the Central Powers in World War 1.
The Ottoman Empire
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This one was the longest serving president of the U.S., and because of him we now have two-term limits
Franklin D. Roosevelt
200
One of the first conflicts of the Cold War occurred due to Joseph Stalin's refusal to relinquish territory in this Middle-Eastern country.
Iran
200
This submarine predecessor sank the Luisitania as well as many merchant ships in World War 1.
The U-boat
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The end of the Spanish Empire and the creation of the American Empire begins when these three territories changed hands after the Spanish-American War.
Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines
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This young president was put to the test during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962
John F. Kennedy
200
The Cold War ended when this came down.
What is the Berlin Wall?
300
In this proxy war during the 1980's the United States trained the ultra-conservative Mujahideen as well as Osama bin Laden to fight against the Soviet Union.
The Soviet-Afghan War
300
Originally a deterrent between the Cold War superpowers, nowadays we look to this as a possible source of renewable energy.
Nuclear (technology, energy, power, weapons)
300
The 'sun never set' on this, the largest empire at the turn of the century. Look at them now.
What is the British Empire?
300
Seen here is this American general-turned-president when he met with Generalissimo Franco in December 1959.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
300
Names of the two groups the United States fought against in the Viet nam War.
Who are the Viet Cong and the North Vietnam Army?
400
This proxy war from 1950-1953 ended in a stalemate which has yet to be resolved.
The Korean War
400
You probably couldn't imagine getting around without it today, but this was originally designed during the Cold War to more accurately direct nuclear warheads.
Satellite navigation
400
Following its formal surrender in 2 September 1945, this former empire and its former holdings were effectively ruled by U.S. general Douglas MacArthur until 1951.
The Empire of Japan.
400
This president was the main advocate for the League of Nations, but his
Woodrow Wilson
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The name of the 1968 battle which the Americans won on the Vietnamese New Year festival, but which turned the American public against the war.
What is Tet Offensive?
500
Without this proxy war, William would likely never have been born.
The Vietnam War
500
A popular American car brand today which were originally used by the U.S. Armed Forces in World War 2, due to their useful off-roading capabilities?
Jeep
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Significant losses to the Russian army sparked this revolution which deposed Tsar Nicholas II and established a republic.
The February Revolution (of 1917)
500
The cities hit by Atomic bombs, the codenames of the two bombs and the name of the American president who decided to use it.
What are Hiroshima/Nagasaki
Fat Man and Little Boy
Harry S Truman