Cold War Concepts
What kind of society did the USSR stress to its citizens?
Collective society.
What is Robert's favorite type of burrito?
Obviously breakfast.
From 1910 until the end of World War II, the Korean Peninsula belonged to what empire?
Japan.
Why did many Cubans not like Batista?
Many Cubans to see him as an exploiter of Cuba. To many Cubans, the corrupt Batista was a 'sellout'.
Nixon initially tried to get the North Vietnamese to the negotiation table by doing what?
Show of force or 'madman theory'.
What was the 'arms race'?
The number of weapons stockpiled by the US and USSR which often placed the fate of the world on a knife's edge.
Where was the city of Berlin located in regards to which part of the country (north, south, east, west) and which nation controlled that sector?
Eastern Germany. USSR.
The 38th parallel is also known by what name?
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
Who were the 2 main figures fighting for the communists in the Cuban Revolution?
Fidel Castro and Che Guevara.
Who was the North Vietnamese leader?
Ho Chi Minh.
What are proxy wars? Give an example of one from the Cold War.
Conflicts between two states which act on the behalf of other parties that are not directly involved.
Under Soviet control, West Berlin was being completely isolated. What was this tactic called?
Berlin Blockade.
Did North or South Korea attack first in the Korean War? Why did this side attack the other?
North invaded the South. Kim Il-Sung wanted a unified Korea.
Which president came up with a secret plan to invade Cuba and have Castro removed from power?
Dwight D. Eisenhower (carried out under Kennedy).
How was the Vietnam War initially ended in 1973?
Paris Peace Accords.
What was the US policy aimed at stopping the spread of communism called?
Containment.
Roughly how long did the Berlin Airlift last?
One year.
The Korean War was not fought directly by US forces but rather what organization's troops?
UN (United Nations)
What country bordering the USSR did the US have missiles placed?
Turkey
Are there still a North and South Vietnam today? Why or why not?
No. Unified Vietnam that was taken over by the North Vietnamese after the US withdrew their forces.
How old is Robert?
Too old :(
29 to be exact
How did the US and USSR look to the rest of the world after the Berlin Blockade was lifted?
US: Helpful, heroic, stand strong against Soviet aggression.
USSR: Cruel and aggressive.
Explain why the Korean War is technically not over.
They signed an armistice, not a treaty.
The Soviets agreed to dismantle their missile sites in exchange for a pledge that the United States would never invade which country again?
Cuba
What effect did the chemicals the US dropped over Vietnam have on the civilians?
Health problems and birth defects.