Origin of Cold War
What term is used to describe the division between Western Europe and the Eastern Bloc controlled by the Soviet Union?
Iron Curtain
Why was the Korean War fought?
North Korea aimed to conquer South Korea and therefore unify Korea under the communist North Korean control.
Who was known for accusing American citizens (without proof) of being communist spies during the 1950s?
Joseph McCarthy
Who was the American president during the Vietnam War?
Lyndon B. Johnson
Which U.S. president was in office during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
President John F. Kennedy
Which country was the main backer of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) during the Cold War?
United States
What was the goal of the United States in participating in the Korean War?
To stop North Korea from spread communism to South Korea
Who was the leader of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War?
Ho Chi Minh
Which two countries were involved in the Vietnam War?
United States and Vietnam
During the Cuban Missile Crisis, which two countries were involved in a tense standoff?
United States and the Soviet Union
What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift during the Cold War?
The Berlin Airlift allowed the Allies to drop supplies to the people of East Berlin, which they needed because of the blockade established by Stalin.
What was the result of the Korean War?
The establishment of separate countries: North Korea and South Korea
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the early 1960s?
Nikita Khrushchev
In what continent is Vietnam located?
Asia
What event caused the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The United States discovered Soviet missiles in Cuba.
What was the style of government that the United States was trying to contain during the Cold War?
Communism
What was the period in American history, marked by fear of communism and suspicion of communist spies, is known as what?
The Red Scare
Who play a significant role in the Red Scare by making baseless accusations of communist infiltrations in the government and other institutions?
Joseph McCarthy
What was the main reason the United States got involved in Vietnam?
to stop the spread of communism?
How did President Kennedy respond when he learned about the missiles in Cuba?
He created a naval blockade around Cuba.
What term describes the practice of making accusations of being a communist spy or supporter without any regard for evidence?
McCarthyism
What is the main purpose of NATO?
to provide a collective defense against potential threats to member countries
Who coined the term "Iron Curtain" to describe the division between communist and non-communist countries in Europe?
Winston Churchill
What was one major effect of the Vietnam War on the United States on the homefront?
a divided public opinion and protests against the war
What agreement ended the Cuban Missile Crisis, where the Soviet Union agreed to remove missiles from Cuba?
The United States also agreed to not invade Cuba and removed missiles from Turkey.