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During the Korean War - a war fought between the Communist North and a United Nations backed coalition led by the Americans, why didn't the Chinese or Soviets veto this action
The Chinese Government had not been recognized by the United Nations and the Soviets were not seated in protest - neither vetoed
What was the primary economic difference between the Soviets and the United States?
Capitalism vs. a Command economy
This term, coined by "Churchill" describes the ideological barrier separating the Soviet bloc and the West.
The Iron Curtain
This failed U.S. invasion aimed at overthrowing Fidel Castro took place in 1961.
Bay of Pigs
What is Glasnost and what impact did it have on the Soviet Union?
An opening up of society and it press - led to access and challenges to authority which would bring about fundamental changes to the Soviet Union
Name two similarities between the Korean War and the Vietnam War
Many possible answers
What was the primary political difference between the USA and the Soviets
Democracy vs. a Totalitarian, or Autocratic Regime
This term refers to the competition between the U.S. and the USSR to build up their respective armed forces and weapons.
The Arms Race
Soviet leader who ushered in the end of the Soviet Union
Gorbachev
What is Perestroika?
The restructuring of the Soviet Government from Communism to Democracy, and a further restructuring of the economy from a command economy to a Capitalist society.
Name two differences between the Korean and Vietnam War
Many possible answers
What were the differences on their views of Germany after the War
USA wanted a reunified and strong Germany
Soviets wanted a weak and divided Germany (why does this make sense from the Soviets perspective?
The policy aimed at preventing the spread of communism was known as this.
Containment
In 1962 - This crisis was the closest we came to Nuclear War
Cuban Missile Crisis
What were NATO and the Warsaw pact?
Defense alliances established to protect from aggression of the other side. NATO - North American Trade organization was the Western Democracies alliance established in 1949 and the Warsaw pact was the Soviet and its satellite nations defense alliance
What are two reasons the Soviets invaded Afghanistan in 1979?
They wanted a friendly neighbor
Concerned about Islamic extremism
What were the differing views on what became the Soviet Satellite states -
The Soviet Union believed they needed a buffer between Western Europe and the Soviet Union
The United Stated believed these countries should have fair and free elections and had the right to Self Governance.
American belief that if one Country in S. East Asia turned communist they all would
Domino Theory
Name a cause and effect of the success of the Mujahedeen?
Afghan rebels, called the Mujahedeen, were trained and supplied with US weapons through the CIA
Effects: End of the Cold War
Effects: It would be the Mujahedeen that would attack the USA on 9/11 Al Qaeda led by Osama Bin Laden
What was MAD?
A policy of mutually assured destruction if either side decided to use nuclear weapons. It acted as an effective deterrent during the cold war.
What are two long term effects of Russia's invasion of Afghanistan?
Islamic Extremism took over much of Afghanistan
The end of the Cold War - Soviet Union would adopt policies of Glasnost and Perestroika
Gorbachev wanted more for the Soviet People
What was the non-aligned movement?
A group of countries that did not take sides between the Soviet Warsaw Pact and the Western NATO alliances. India was a particularly strong non-aligned nation and it would sometimes act as a negotiator for the two sides.
What was the Marshall Plan and what effect did it have on the Cold War
It was a plan created by George Marshall to give money to allied nations to help them rebuild their infrastructure and economies.
This large infusion of cash helped allies of the United States rebuild faster and better and improved the lives of those living in the allied nations.
Note attempted to help other countries but the Soviets denied the support
What is Détente and what were the SALT talks?
This term refers to the easing of hostility or strained relations between countries, particularly between the U.S. and the USSR in the 1970s and after the Cuban Missile Crisis
What is the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT I) limited the number of ballistic weapons each side could have - Non-proliferation.
What did the fall of the Berlin Wall symbolize in 1989?
The end of the Cold War