Origins of the Cold War
What major war ended in 1945 and led to tensions between the U.S. and Soviet Union?
World War II
This system is based on free elections and individual rights.
Democracy
A period of tension without direct fighting between the U.S. and USSR.
Cold War
This Western military alliance includes the U.S. and its allies.
NATO
Which type of conflict is the Cold War: direct or indirect?
Indirect
What two superpowers emerged after WWII?
United States and Soviet Union
This system is based on government control of the economy and limited personal freedoms.
Communism
U.S. policy to stop the spread of communism.
Containment
This alliance was created by the Soviet Union and its allies.
Warsaw Pact
Do democratic countries typically align with the U.S. or the Soviet Union?
United States
What type of conflict was the Cold War: military fighting or political tension?
Political tension
Which system gives citizens more political freedom? Communism or Democracy?
Democracy
What term describes the division between Eastern and Western Europe?
Iron Curtain
What was the main purpose of NATO?
Mutual defense
What is a method of resolving conflict that involves negotiation instead of military action?
Diplomacy
What was one major reason the U.S. and Soviet Union did not trust each other after WWII?
Different ideologies
Which system allows private ownership of businesses?
Democracy (Or Capitalism)
What term describes efforts to stop the influence of a rival country?
Containment
What year was NATO formed?
1949
If two rival alliances grow stronger, does the chance of peace increase or decrease?
Decrease
After WWII, did the U.S. and Soviet Union become allies or rivals?
Rivals
Which ideology supports a free market economy?
Democracy (Capitalism)
What term describes competition without direct war between powerful nations?
Cold War
Which alliance was formed later, NATO or the Warsaw Pact?
Warsaw Pact
If one NATO country is attacked, does NATO ignore it or defend it?
Defend it