Causes of the Cold War
This leader of the Soviet Union refused to have free elections in the countries of Eastern Europe following World War II.
Who is Joseph Stalin?
This was the closest we came to a World War 3 in the fall of 1962.
This event occurred when Joseph Stalin blocked all roads and railways to West Berlin. The U.S. countered this by flying goods the these people.
What is the Berlin Air Lift?
This Soviet leader condemned Joseph Stalin and implemented a political system known as "de-Stalinization".
Who is Nikita Khrushchev?
A 1970's policy of easing Cold War tensions.
What is Detente'?
Winston Churchill gave a famous speech where he said this has descended across Europe.
What is an Iron Curtain?
This was constructed in 1961 by Nikita Khrushchev to stop the flow of refugees from east to west.
War fought between 1950 and 1953 which ended with an armistice dividing the country at the 38th parallel.
What is the Korean War?
Many of the nations of western Europe did well economically after World War II in large part because of this?
What is the Marshall Plan?
The idea that if one country fell to Communism that more would follow.
What is the Domino Theory?
These two alliances formed after World War II, dividing East and West.
What is NATO and the Warsaw Pact?
A failed U.S. attempt to overthrow the Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
What is the Bay of Pigs Invasion?
This western European power fought in Vietnam for 8 years prior to U.S. entry into the conflict.
Who is France?
Countries like India, who chose not to side with the United States or the Soviet Union were called this.
What are Non-aligned Nations?
This man was leader of North Vietnamese forces against the French and then later against the Americans.
Who was Ho Chi Minh?
This U.S. legislation said that we will intervene anywhere that Communism threatens.
What is the Truman Doctrine?
Much to the dismay of the United States this nation joined the Soviet Union in becoming Communist in 1949.
What is the Republic of China?
Although Eisenhower and Kennedy were reluctant to send troops to Vietnam, this U.S. President fully committed ground soldiers into the conflict.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
The "Prague Spring" in Czechoslovakia in 1968 was initiated by the reforms of this leader.
Who is Alexander Dubcek?
This U.S. Naval leader was leader of our forces in the Korean War until he disobeyed orders and was relieved of duty by President Truman.
Who is General Douglas MacArthur?
What is Sputnik?
The Soviet invasion of this middle eastern country ended the decade of "good feelings" between the United States and Soviet Union.
What is Afghanistan?
Four students were killed when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on students protesting the Vietnam War at this University.
What is Kent State University (Ohio)?
Document that states that The Soviet Union has the right to intervene anywhere the Communism is threatened.
What is the Brezhnev Doctrine?
Term which means the willingness to go to the "edge" of war. It required that you had a reliable source of nuclear weapons and airplanes to deliver them.
What is Brinksmanship?