Cold War Conflicts
What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?
To prevent the spread of communism by aiding countries like Greece and Turkey.
What was containment?
A U.S. strategy to stop the spread of communism.
Who led the USSR after Stalin and started de-Stalinization?
Nikita Khrushchev.
How was Korea divided after World War II?
North Korea was communist, South Korea was backed by the U.S.
What event symbolized the end of communism in Eastern Europe?
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
What was the outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The U.S. and USSR agreed to remove missiles from Cuba and Turkey, avoiding nuclear war.
What was the Domino Theory?
The belief that if one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would follow.
What was Mao Zedong’s major reform in China called?
The Great Leap Forward.
What was the goal of Vietnamization?
To transfer military responsibility to South Vietnam so the U.S. could withdraw.
How did Solidarity in Poland challenge communism?
It was a labor movement that led to free elections and democratic reforms.
Why did the U.S. hesitate to invade North Vietnam?
To avoid direct conflict with China and the Soviet Union.
What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?
To provide economic aid to rebuild Europe and prevent communism.
Who introduced Glasnost and Perestroika?
Mikhail Gorbachev.
What was the impact of the Cultural Revolution in China?
It led to purges, persecution, and social upheaval.
What role did Boris Yeltsin play in the USSR’s collapse?
He led resistance to the 1991 coup and declared Russian independence.
What was the significance of the Soviet-Afghan War in the 1980s?
It drained Soviet resources and contributed to the fall of the USSR.
How did détente change Cold War tensions?
It reduced tensions through diplomacy and arms control agreements.
What was the Brezhnev Doctrine?
A policy stating the USSR could intervene to protect communism in Eastern Europe.
What happened at the Geneva Conference in 1954?
Vietnam was divided at the 17th parallel.
What happened to the Soviet Union on December 25, 1991?
It officially dissolved as Gorbachev resigned.
What similarities exist between the Korean and Vietnam Wars?
Both were proxy wars where the U.S. and USSR backed opposing sides to contain or spread communism.
How did the U.S. respond to the Soviet launch of Sputnik?
It created NASA and increased funding for science and technology.
How did Fidel Castro’s rule impact U.S.-Cuba relations?
He allied with the USSR, leading to the Cuban Missile Crisis and U.S. sanctions.
How did the U.S. and China improve relations in the 1970s?
Ping-Pong Diplomacy and Nixon’s visit led to trade and diplomatic talks.
How did China’s economic policies differ from the Soviet Union’s post-Cold War?
China adopted market reforms under Deng Xiaoping, while the USSR collapsed.