Korean War
Did the Korean war better or worsen US-USSR relations?
Worsen
Name the two events that happened in Berlin in 1948.
Hint - one was done by the USSR, and one was done in response by the USA and Great Britain.
1. Berlin Blockade
2. Berlin Airlift
Who was the Leader of the United States during the Cuban Missle Crisis?
John F. Kennedy
Who was the first man to step on the Moon?
Neil Armstron
Name the two ideologies that describe the USA and the USSR.
Capitalism and Communism
Who won the Korean War?
Nobody, it is considered a stalemate because the borders between North and South Korea was the exact same after the war.
East Germany was controlled by _____
West Germany was controlled by _______
East = Soviet Union
West = USA, Great Britain, France
Who was the leader of the USSR during the Cuban Missile Crisis
Nikita Kruschev
DAILY DOUBLE
Sputnik
Where is Mr. Jaeger from?
Minnesota, USA
DAILY DOUBLE
North Korea, South Korea, USA, USSR, China
Give three ways that life was different in East and West Berlin.
Various Responses
Why would the United States be considered hypocrites for not wanting the USSR to have nuclear missiles pointed at them?
Because the US had Nuclear missiles pointed at the USSR in Turkey.
Who was the first man in space?
Yuri Gagarin
Describe the differences between Communism and Capitalism.
Ownership: In communism, all property and means of production are owned collectively by the community or the state, whereas in capitalism, property and means of production are privately owned by individuals or corporations.
Distribution of Wealth: In communism, wealth is distributed equally among all members of society, whereas in capitalism, wealth is distributed unequally based on the principle of supply and demand.
Economic Planning: In communism, the government plans and controls the economy, while in capitalism, the market determines the allocation of resources and production.
Incentives: In communism, incentives are based on the principle of contribution to society, whereas in capitalism, incentives are based on profit and competition.
Political System: In communism, the government has absolute power and control over society, while in capitalism, democracy and the rule of law are the guiding principles.
What caused the Korean War?
D- Domino theory: Truman believed that, if one country fell to Communism, then others would follow, like a line of dominoes.
U- Undermine Communism:
C - Cold War: By supporting South Korea, America was able to fight Communism without directly attacking Russia.
K - Kim Il Sung visited Stalin
In 1949, he persuaded Stalin that he could conquer South Korea.
S - Syngman Rhee In 1950, Syngman Rhee boasted that he was going to attack North Korea.
Why did the USSR build the wall in Berlin?
To stop East Berliners from leaving.
How did the Cuban Missile Crisis end?
The two leaders compromised and Kruschev ordered his ships to turn around and the missile sites to be dismantled.
Name of the first animal in space who tragically passed away during her journey.
Laika
How many weeks has Mr. Jaeger been at BSM?
12
Who was the main American general throughout the war who suggested the use of an atomic bomb to end the war.
General McArthur
Within 5 years... how long was Berlin divided by the wall?
28 Years
1961-1989
Describe the Bay of Pigs invasion.
Plan by the CIA to overthrow communism in Cuba using ex-Cuban exiles. The Cuban refugees were trained and equipped by the CIA. They invaded the Bay of Pigs in April 1961. The invasion was a disaster and was easily defeated by Castro and his supporters within two days.
Answers Vary
What is the room number for the room we are currently in.
M312