The Origin Story
What were the political goals of the USSR & the US during the cold war?
USSR: Spread Communism
USA: Spread Capitalism/Democracy & Prevent Communism
Define conformity & give two examples of conformity during the cold war
Def; Compliance and agreement in a set of “accepted” behaviours or beliefs
What was the event that got closest to a “hot” conflict during the cold war?
Cuban Missile Crisis
What is mutually assured destruction?
War between two countries = Complete Annihilation of both sides
Why is this period of conflict called the "Cold War?"
There was never a real war between
the two sides, but they were often
very close to war.
Truman’s response (policy) against the spread of Communism is called (Bonus point for both names)
Containment – Truman Doctrine
What is another name for the red scare?
McCarthyism
What is the name of the first satellite to be sent to space? (and who sent it)
Sputnik – USSR
Why was the Korean war considered a Proxy War?
The USSR supported conflict through North Korea & the US with South Korea. However, neither directly engaged with each other.
Provide the title of one of the shows during this time period (that we watched in class)
I love Lucy / Leave it to Beaver
What were the agreements of the Yalta & Belfour? (Name at least 2)
1. Germany is broken up
2. German Reparations
3. Establish Polish political stability
4. Secure Polish borders (USSR can keep parts of Poland)
According to Date with the Family, what were the responsibilities of a daughter and son?
Son - Interact with father & brothers, teach the younger brother
Daughter - Set up dinner, be a shadow/replica of the mother
What was Harry Truman’s slogan during his campaign?
Fair Deal
What is the line diving North and South Korea called?
The 38th Parallel
What is another term for the Korean War?
The Forgotten War
What were Kennan & Wallace’s Responses to Communism
Wallace: Promote national unity and cooperation w/ the Soviet Union (alllow the USSR to feel more secure)
Kennan: Strengthen the US internally and spread education about communism. Don’t let the USSR negatively affect the decisions and identity of the US
What is an example of an international event leading to the red scare?
USSR refusal to allow free elections in Eastern Europe after WWII
Berlin Blockade/Airlift 1948
The “Fall of China” in 1949
Korean War 1950
What is the name of the US’ first attempt to go to the moon?
Apollo 1
Who was the revolutionary leader in Cuba who uptook communism?
Fidel Castro
What is President Eisenhower’s nickname?
Ike
What were the real goals of the US & USSR during the Yalta conference? (Name at least one each)
US
Cement US as a global power & avoid isolationism → UN
Have USSR join the UN
USSR to declare war on Japan
USSR
Stability in the USSR - Sphere of influence in Eastern Europe as a buffer zone
Divide Germany so they are no longer a threat (+ reparations)
What are the names of the couple accused of espionage?
Julius & Ethel Rosenberg
What is the name of the US attempt to retake Cuba as a democracy in 1961?
Bay of Pigs Invasion
Which theory suggested that one region under communism would affect surrounding countries?
Domino Theory
Who are the four presidents we’ve learned about this unit involved in the cold war?
Roosevelt
Truman
Eisenhower
JFK