Chap 29 Flashcards
Which nation received the largest of German reparations after World War II?
The Soviet Union
Why did the soviet leaders want control of Eastern Europe after WWII?
It already boarders the Soviet Union buffer zone
Why was the United States concerned about the soviet control of Eastern Europe?
They thought Stalin wanted to establish a pro-soviet communist gov.
What was the iron curtain?
The sharp division of Europe that was the result of the soviet actions imaginary line dividing communist countries
What was the Berlin crisis
Soviets blocked off all land, rail, & water routes into West Berlin
What was the biggest threat during the Cold War ?
Nuclear warfare
What was the principle if deterrence?
The development of military power to prevent an attack
If a nation did not align itself with a supper power, what group did it become a part of?
Non-alied nations
How was Western Europe able to make such a rapid recovery from WWII ?
Vast amounts of American aid
What does the EEC stand for? Why and when was it created?
European economic community, first step towards economic unity
What was the main reason for the soviet collapse?
Fall of the Gov.
Who was milkhail Gorbachev & what concepts did he introduce to the soviets?
- Came to power in the Soviet Union in 1985
- Glasnots- openness to discuss
- perestroika- reconstructing
Why were there revolutions across Eastern Europe in 1989 (2)
The citizens longed for freedom& Gorbachev did noting to interfere with the revolution
What was the Velvet Revolution?
Peaceful- pushed the communists out of power.
What marked the end of the Cold War?
When the Soviet Union no longer existed and collapsed
