Unit 4 - The Cold War

Significant Moments

100

The fall of this wall is considered one of the primary reasons of the fall of the Soviet Union shortly after. Often called the "Symbol of the Cold War," this wall fell due to civil unrest.

What was the Berlin Wall?

200

The term used to describe the metaphorical wall that the Soviets made around their sphere of influence. It was introduced by Winston Churchill in his speech at Fulton University, Missouri. "____ _____"

What was the "Iron Curtain" 

300

The _____ Plan was a plan made in 1948 by George ______ that proposed that the US should reboot Europe's economy and stop the "vicious cycle". This plan involved giving Western Europe financial aid.

What was the Marshall Plan?

400

This event took place after the Soviets blockaded US supply routes into the capital city of Germany. It involved the US and UK flying in food, fuel, supplies and even chocolate. (__capital city__+______)

What was the Berlin Airlift?

500

(FINAL JEOPARDY) In 1979, the USSR sent 1,000s of troops into this Central Asian country to support their communist government against anti-communist guerillas known as the Mujahideen. With the US eventually backing the rebels, this bloody proxy war raged for 9 years and still indirectly affects this country to this day.

What is Afghanistan?

Proxies/Conflicts

100

This war is often considered the largest proxy war of the CW. It took place between the "democratic" South and communist North of a certain country in Southeast Asia. 

What was the Vietnam War?

200

Now known as the more advanced and prosperous nation, this country was invaded by their Northern opposite with help from the USSR. After their capital, Seoul, was captured, they called for UN help. When the war ended, these two countries made their border on the 38th parallel. 

What is South Korea?

300

The US used these infamous planes during the CW. In a certain incident they were claimed to be "weather planes" flying over Russia and in another they were key to finding ICBMs in Cuba.

What were U-2 Planes?

400

The Truman Doctrine importantly addressed a conflict in this Mediterranean country, asking for $400 million dollars in military aid to oppose a potential uprising of communism. Truman believed if the US didn't intervene, this country might engage in war with Turkey.

What is Greece?

500

These two countries were significantly affected by the Vietnam War. Both closely neighbored Vietnam, with some battles expanding into their land. There was also the Ho Chi Minh supply route used by the North Vietnamese that passed through both these countries.

What are Laos and Cambodia?

People

100

This man was the leader of the Soviet Union until 1953. He also was dictator during WW2 and had a city named after him.

Who was Joseph Stalin?

200

This dictator ruled Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis, famous for his relations with the USSR and taking American businesses based in Cuba for himself/his country.

Who was Fidel Castro?

300

This president of the United States was most famous for his leadership during the U-2 Incident, his signing of an armistice in the Korean War, and his initial involvement in Vietnam. He was in office from 1953-1961.

Who was Dwight Eisenhower?

400

This man is credited for his "peace through strength" that helped end the CW. Although originally escalating the war, this man eventually working towards a détente with the USSR. He also signed the INF which ended the use of all missiles by both sides.

Who was Ronald Reagan?

500

This leader was the premier of the Soviet Union during the Cold War, more specifically the Cuban Missile Crisis. He also secretly criticized the policies of Stalin.

Who was Nikita Khruschev?

Ideas/Concepts

100

This political theory derived from Karl Marx could be found quite commonly throughout Eastern Europe, including the Soviet Union. The United States, however, despised it.

What is communism?

200

The theory regarding stopping the chain of communist uprisings within nations. The US feared as soon as one nation turned to communism, it would start a sequence of more falling to communism. Hint: Use the image.

What is the domino theory?

300

The idea largely used by the US involving stopping the spread or limiting communism around the world. Hint: Use the image

What is containment?

400

The practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information.

What is espionage? 

500

This term refers to the closely allied/controlled countries surrounding the Soviet Union within their sphere of influence. Like the literal meaning of the word, the figurative one refers to how these nations closely orbit the USSR.

What is a satellite?

Geography

100

The capitalist/democratic nation directly opposed to the Soviet Union in the Cold War. 

What is the United States?

200

After WW2, the allied nations divided up this European  country into occupational zones. Its capital city was also divided between the Soviets and the United States, making way to high tensions in the city.

What is Germany?

300

This Asian country was the second largest communist power during the Cold War. Under Mao Zedong, they worked with the USSR in some conflicts such as the Korean War.

What is China?

400

This country bordered both the USSR and East Germany. It's capital city was also where all Soviet allies (including them) came together to sign a significant pact in response to NATO. 

What is Poland?

500

This Southern location in Cuba is where 1,200 Cuban exiles armed by the United States dropped onto the island's mainland. The CIA operation's plan was to gain their peoples' support against the communist government in hopes of overthrowing them, however it famously flopped.

What is the Bay of Pigs?