Cold war
What is the Cold War?
A long period tension between the democracies of the western world and the communist countries of eastern Europe followed by World War II
What is a "New China"?
In 1912 a group of nationalists took over the country, and republic of China was established
What were the goals of the Japanese military in China and Southeast Asia?
To secure vital resources, establish economic self-sufficiency, and create a defensive perimeter against western powers
What is a Proxy War?
A military conflict in which one or more third parties directly support one or more state or no state combatants in an effort to influence the conflicts outcome and there by to advance their own strategic
What river was central to ancient Egyptian civilization?
The Nile
What does Socialism have in common with Capitalism?
They both have a democratic government
What is the Long March?
Chiang Kai-shek sent 700,000 men after the communists and surrounded them
Israel was originally called..?
Palestine
When did the North Korean Invasion happen?
June 1950
What disease, also known as the Black Death, ravaged Europe in the 14th century?
Bubonic Plague
Why would people leave east Germany?
To escape communism
Manchurian Incident?
The Mukden Incident, also known as the Manchurian Incident, was a staged event engineered by Japanese military personnel as a pretext for invading the northern part of China, known as Manchuria, in 1931
Who provided the first major post-war example of the demand for independence?
India
Why do you think labor camps tried to enforce North Korean culture?
To erase individuality and force loyalty by reshaping prisoners to fully accept the state ideology
Which two countries fought in the Hundred Years' War?
England and France
What was the difference between communism and socialism regarding government?
Communism is the control of all means of production. Socialism is only control of major industry and resources
The Great Leap Forward (1958-1966)
The Great Leap Forward would modernize China's economy by building up the coal, iron, and steel industries
Was there a process of decolonization? Were there issues?
There was no process of decolonization. But there were issues
How many countries did Korea end up divding into?
two
Which three nations formed the Axis Powers?
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Why would the Soviet Union feel the need to punish Germany?
Germany invaded the USSR, caused huge distractions and deaths. They wanted revenge for that
What was the purpose of the Cultural Revolution? What was it actually?
The purpose of the Cultural Revolution was to restore ancient Chinese culture and traditions; but in reality, it served as a brutal way to eliminate opposition to Mao's Communist rule
How did the media influence the perception about the war?
Media shaped opinions by using propaganda and selective reporting to build support, boost morale, and justify the war
Where did Allied troops land on D-Day?