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Who came up with the idea of the "Iron Curtian"?
Winston Churchhill.
What Cold War event happened last?
The Collapse of the Soviet Union.
How is the "Arms Race" still relevant today?
That other militaries are always trying to be the best and create new weapons. It led many Americans to fear that nuclear war could happen at any time.
What was the ongoing threat duirng the Cold War?
The risk of nuclear war between the U.S. and Soviet Union.
Why does the Cold War have its name?
It was a war with no direct fire.
What wars did Churchill help with?
Winston Churchill is known for his help in WW1 and WW2.
When was the Cold War? (Date and Year)
March 12th, 1947.
Why was NATO formed? How was the Warsaw Pact a response to NATO?
NATO was formed to provide security and deter soviet expansion in the aftermath of World War II.
Why was Cuba so significant in the Cold War?
Cuba became significant in the Cold War due to its proximity to the United States and its alliance with the soviet union. They also had missiles in their land.
Why was the Berlin Wall built?
The Wall was built to prevent East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin.
Which President oversaw the Cold War?
Harry S. Truman
How did the Cold War end?
Internal issues with the Soviet Union.
How did the collapse of the Soviet Union affect the world?
The collapse of the Soviet Union happened in 1991, which had profound and lasting global consequences.
Was the Cold War inevitable, and how did World War II contribute to US-Soviet tensions?
The Cold War was not inevitable, but WW2 contributed to the Cold War.
What did the U.S. find in Cuba's land?
Nuclear missle sites.
Which President was the head during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
John F. Kennedy
Why are both the Vietnam and Korean Wars considered to be “proxy wars”?
Disagreeing about major powers
What was the significance of “Sputnik"? Why did this put fear into the US?
It marked the beginning of the space age, sparked the Cold War space race, and triggered a crisis of confidence in the US. It was seen as a symbol of Soviet technological and military superiority, particularly in the context of the Cold War.
How was Germany divided after WW2?
Germany was divided into 4 zones of occupation by the Allied powers: the US, the United Kingdom, France, and the Soviet Union.
Who were the two main powers within the events of the Cold War?
The U.S. and Soviet Union.
What was the Truman Doctrine?
It was a US foreign policy initiative announced by President Truman in 1947
When did the Berlin Wall fall?
November 9, 1989
What was the Space Race?
A Cold War competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
What happened during the Cold War?
Ideology and Political Rivalry.
Why did the Cold War start?
The U.S. and the Soviet Union wanted to control more land, and they all had their own ideas about movement. Tensions grew during the nuclear arms race.