Cold War Basic
What two countries were in the Cold War?
The United States and the Soviet Union
What happened during the Berlin Airlift?
The US flew supplies into West Berlin
Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis>
John F. Kennedy
What is communism?
The government controls everything and people share resources.
What was the Cold War mostly about?
Tension between the US and USSR
What did the Berlin Wall do?
It kept East Germans from leaving
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during much of the Cold War?
Joseph Stalin
What is capitalism?
People can own businesses and make money
What was the goal of the United States during the Cold War?
To stop the spread of communism
What happened during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The USSR put missiles in Cuba
Who gave the 'Tear down this wall' speech?
Ronald Reagan
What was the Red Scare?
Americans were afraid of communism
What was the Iron Curtain?
An invisible line dividing Eastern and Western Europe.
Who said, 'Tear down this wall'?
President Ronald Reagan
Who launched the first satellite into space?
The Soviet Union (Sputnik)
What was the Arms Race?
A race to build the most weapons between the US and USSR
What did Americans do to prepare for a possible nuclear attack during the Cold War?
They practiced drills and built bomb shelters.
What was the Marshall Plan?
A U.S. plan to give money to help rebuild Europe and stop the spread of communism.
Who was the U.S. President that created the Peace Corps and helped during the Cold War?
John F. Kennedy (JFK)
What was the Space Race?
A contest between the U.S. and USSR to show power by exploring space