The United States and the Soviet Union were this in the Cold War.
What is the super powers?
100
These large air-born weapons, used in 1972, could shoot down other weapons from great distances.
What are anti-ballistic missiles?
100
This alliance with Europe's democracy was only one of the several regional alliances.
What is the NATO.
100
This person continued his ruthless policies, he filled labor camps with enemies of the state and seemed ready to launch new purges.
Who is Stalin?
100
While communist countries had command economies, capitalist countries had this kind of economy.
What is a market economy?
200
This wall was built by east Germany to seal off West Berlin in 1961 to keep communists from fleeing.
What is the Berlin Wall?
200
This U.S. President launched a program to build a "Star Wars" missile defense against nuclear attack during the 1980s.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
200
This system often offered few choices for consumers. By contrast, societies provided wealth of choices for consumers.
What is the communist system?
200
This strategy was formed to keep communism within its existing boundaries and preventing further expansion.
What is containment?
300
This Czechoslovakian leader in 1968 introduced greater freedom of expression and limited democracy.
Who is Alexander Dubček?
300
In this 1968 agreement, nations agreed not to develop nuclear weapons or to stop the spread of nuclear weapons.
What is NPT (Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty)?
300
President Kennedy responded by imposing a naval blockade that prevented further Soviet shipments during this crisis in 1962.
What is the Cuban missile crisis?
300
This Soviet scientist spoke out for civil liberties and was silenced for criticizing the government.
Who is Andrey Sakharov?
300
The air-raid drill was practiced more than fire drills during the Cold War using this method of protection that involves crawling under your desk and covering your head with your hands.