B. unit 4 Attempts at World Peace Q.2 Flashcards
a country that claims to be independent but is actually under control of another
satellite
the confinement of a hostile force within existing geographical boundaries
containment
a group of people within a political party, church, or other organization
faction
freedom of the people of a nation to choose their form of government
self-determination
What was a goal of the Allied occupation of Japan?
to help the Japanese learn the ways of democratic self-government
What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?
to prevent communist expansion into Europe
The ______ was established in 1945 to provide a meeting place where nations can solve their problems.
United Nations
After World War II, which nations came under Communist domination?
Czechoslovakia
Poland
East Germany
In 1956, the Soviet Union sent tanks into ________________ to restore the Communists to power.
Hungary
What became the most vivid symbol of the Cold War?
Berlin Wall
In 1949, the Communists came to power in China under the leadership of __________
Mao Zedong
During the Korean War, North Korea received support from the ______.
People’s Republic of China
At the end of the Korean War, North Korea and South Korea ______.
were recognized as separate nations
a supporter of the idea of a Jewish national homeland
Zionist
peace for a short time
truce
an order placing a territory or colony under the administration of another nation
mandate
persons who flee for safety in time of war
refugees
_____________ gained territory in the Six-Day War in 1967.
Israel
The Camp David Accords in 1979 helped to establish a framework of peace between what two countries?
Egypt
Israel
How did President John F. Kennedy respond to the Cuban missile crisis?
ordered the U.S. Navy to blockade Cuba
What happened to many African nations following World War II?
they were decolonized and became independent nations
