When a country flies food, medicine, and other supplies to a country in need.
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Who were the two super powers to emerge after WWII?
America and the Soviet Union
100
After WWII, Germany did not have a leader. Why did this concern the "Big Three?"
Germany not having a leader concerned the "Big Three" because they were afraid that without a leader, the country would become chaotic.
100
What political system does America have?
Democracy - you get to vote for the people to represent you.
100
What new technology did Germany create during WWII?
V2 Rockets
200
What does the "Cold War" mean?
The Cold War means that the countries were not physically fighting. They were threatening one another.
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What is one reason why two countries were called "super powers" after WWII?
They won the war.
Large population/country.
Both had nuclear weapons.
200
The "Big Three" met at the Yalta Conference to discuss what to do about Germany. What did the "Big Three" decide to do?
The "Big Three" decided to break Germany into four zones.
200
What type of economic system does America have?
Capitalism - when you are able to start your own business, make your own money, etc.
200
Which battle crippled Germany and Hitler?
Battle of Stalingrad
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When talking about a country, what does a "super power" mean?
A super power means that you are the strongest country.
300
The Cold War is fought between which two countries?
America & The Soviet Union
300
What does "iron curtain" mean?
The Iron Curtain was an invisible line that separated Western Europe (non-communist countries) from Eastern Europe (under Stalin/Soviet Union's control).
300
The Soviet Union believed in what type of political and economic system?
The Soviet Union believed in communism.
300
How did America beat the Japanese?
Dropping of the atomic bombs.
400
What does "communism" mean?
Communism is a type of government and economic system where people are ruled by a dictator and most things are controlled by the government.
400
There was a big crisis/problem that happened in a German city. What was the name of this German city?
Berlin
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Stalin created a blockade in the city of Berlin. What is a blockade?
A blockade is when a country is blocked/stopped from getting the supplies needed to survive, such as food, weapons, medical supplies, etc.
400
The "Big Three" met at a conference in Yalta. What did Stalin promise he would let Eastern Europe have?
Free elections/right to vote
400
How were people dehumanized during WWII?
Property taken away, treated like animals, put into interment/concentration camps, killed, etc.
500
What does "containment" mean?
Containment means that you are trying to seal off or block an enemy from moving any further.
500
Why did Stalin want to control Germany and not let them have their power back?
Stalin was afraid that if Germany had their power back, they would attack the Soviet Union & Europe.
500
President Truman did not want to risk the lives of soldiers to stop Stalin's blockade in Germany. Instead, American and Britain did what to stop the blockade?
America & Britain performed an airlift to stop the blockade.
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What was the Truman Doctrine?
The Truman Doctrine was a promise that America would protect any country that was being invaded by communism.