1949-1960 Flashcards
1
Q
China
A
Became communist in 1949
2
Q
Domino Theory
A
If one country became communist, then nearby countries would as well.
3
Q
After WW2 Korea was divided by
A
the 38th parallel. North- Kim Il Sung. South- Syngman Rhee
4
Q
General MacArthur
A
Called for use of nuclear weapons- sacked.
5
Q
Korean War
A
June 1950 - July 1953. No real advancement made, borders still very close to 38th parallel.
6
Q
US and China join
A
September 1950 USA. October 1950 China.
7
Q
MAD
A
Theory that atomic war would have no winner.
8
Q
Hydrogen Bomb.
A
1952 USA. 1953 USSR
9
Q
Sputnik
A
- Used same technology as ICBMs so it was a double blow. USA developed ICBMs in 1958.
10
Q
Polaris
A
- USA submarines capable of launching missiles close to shore of USSR
11
Q
Tsar Bomba
A
Largest nuclear detonation ever. 1961
12
Q
Anti-ballistic Missile.
A
1968 Soviet developed system could stop US missiles.
13
Q
MIRV
A
- US developed. Warheads could hit multiple targets.
14
Q
Space Race.
A
1961 Gagarin. 1969 Armstrong.
15
Q
De-Stalinisation
A
- Secret speech. Made other Warsaw pact members believe that they would be more free.
