World War 2 Leftovers
1. Four zones (British, American, French, Soviet) 2. West and East (Free v. Communist)
What happened to all of Eastern Europe when Stalin liberated it from Hitler?
He forced them all to be Communist and be under his control
What person initiated the Berlin Blockade?
Joseph Stalin
Which political party did the US support in China during their civil war?
The Nationalists
How was the Korean Peninsula divided, when liberated from Japanese domination at the end of WW2?
Communist North Korea, Democratic South Korea, divided by the 38th Parallel
What was the Marshall Plan?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
When Stalin conquered countries from Eastern Europe and denied them free elections, WHAT did Churchill declare had descended across Europe?
What was the Berlin Blockade?
Who was the leader of the Communist Party in China during the civil war?
Mao Zedong
How did the Korean War start? Include all initial parties.
Soviets supplied the North Koreans, who invaded South Korea.
What does the UN stand for, and why was it created?
United Nations, to promote world peace
Describe either "Containment" OR the "Truman Doctrine."
Containment: The American belief that communism needed to be contained - don't let it spread to other places.
Truman Doctrine: Support weak countries economically/militarily so they don't fall to communism
The Berlin Airlift (supplies flown in around the clock for 9 months)
Who was the leader of the Nationalist Party in China during the civil war?
Chiang Kai-shek
Who responded to the Korean War, and what general led the military forces?
Tokyo, Nuremberg, Death sentences
What is the political difference between Democracy and Communism?
Democracy: political leaders freely elected by the people
Communism: Dictatorial gvt/leader with no freedom to vote/speak/influence who your leaders are
In response to the Berlin Blockade, NATO was formed. What does it stand for and what was its purpose?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance to protect against the USSR
Who lost the Chinese civil war, and where did they flee to?
The Nationalists, to Taiwan
Dropping atomic bombs on China, along with a military invasion. Truman says no, eventually fires him over it.
Name two of the three types of crimes people were tried for as a response to World War 2 atrocities.
Crimes of War, Crimes against Peace, Crimes against Humanity
What is the economic difference between Capitalism and Communism?
Capitalism: Free market - private ownership of business/industry
Communism: Gvt controls all business/industry, sets wages, etc
In response to formation of NATO, the Warsaw Pact was formed. What was it, and who was in it?
An alliance against NATO, Eastern European nations controlled by Stalin, along with the USSR
A. None. Communism is meant to create equality!
B. 1 Million
C. 10 Million
D. 24 Million
E. 42 Million
E. 42 Million
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Provide one argument for why the Korean War could be considered a success for Truman.
Provide one argument for why the Korean war could be considered a failure for Truman.