Cold War - Concept
This is the term that describes the long conflict between the Soviet Union and United States after WWII.
Hint: It's chilly in here
What is: Cold War?
This economic system emphasizes individual participation in the economy, provided one has capital and an idea.
Hint: The word is in the question
What is: Capitalism?
This conference led to the division of Germany into occupied zones, setting the stage for future Cold War tensions.
Hint: It doesn't start with P!
What is: Yalta Conference?
During the Berlin Airlift, some pilots thought to put parachutes on this item, which they would drop for children who liked to watch the planes go by.
Hint: You're competing for it!
What is: candy/chocolate?
The Cold War was a war, just without the "hot" part.
What is the "hot" part of war?
Hint: We avoided making it a hot war by not doing what?
What is: the fighting?
This economic system places a strong emphasis on collective needs and extensive government oversight of the economy.
Hint: What do people need to survive?
What is: Communism?
This U.S. President, who succeeded FDR and was present at the Potsdam Conference, opposed harsh punishments for Germany, a stance that created friction with Stalin.
Hint: Starts with a T!
Who is: Harry S. Truman?
This speech, delivered by U.S. president Harry S. Truman, emphasized the dangers of communism and urged the U.S. to help countries fighting it. This would set the tone for the Cold War for decades.
Hint: The last word starts with D
What is: The Truman Doctrine?
What was different about the Cold War, verus every war before it in all of history?
Hint: EXCEPT World War II!
What is: Nukes?
In this country, the concept of freedom is often tied to the idea of living a life free from government interference, emphasizing individual choice and idealism.
Hint: Think about rights!
What is: The United States?
The introduction of this currency from the West, backed by Western economies, prompted Stalin to blockade Berlin in protest.
Hint: Try to remember the German word for Germany! It starts with D.
What is: Deutschmark?
East (communist) Germany had a problem with what kind of laborer moving to West Germany instead.
Hint: Think about what jobs have high salaries
What is: skilled labor(er)?
What is one example of a "cold" aspect of all war?
Hint: Think about factories
What is: Production/Innovation or an Arms Race?
This was the name for the line between Capitalist and Communist controlled countries in Europe during the Cold War?
Hint: Think about metal.
What is: The Iron Curtain?
This political party, formed by merging Germany's socialist and communist parties under Soviet influence, was given some control over East Germany but was closely controlled by the Soviets.
Hint: The middle word means to bring together
What is: Socialist Unity Party?
During the Berlin Airlift, Germans got so efficient at unloading the planes they could empty them in less than *blank* minutes.
Hint: The number is small!
What is: seven minutes?
In the Cold War, the Russians and Americans rushed to form what, with other countries?
Hint: Think about World War One!
What is: forming alliances?
In contrast to individual choice, the Soviets promised freedom from three things. What are all three, in no particular order?
Hint: What do you need to survive?
What is: Food, a place to live, and a job?
These are the three problems Germany faced after the end of World War Two?
Hint: Remember the solutions you made yesterday!
What is: homelessness, lack of factories, and a power vacuum?
This popular democratic leader delivered the Iron Curtain speech, in which U.S. State? To get this question right, provide the name, AND the state.
Hint: He loved cigars and spoke very bluntly
What is: Churchill, and Missouri?