Cold war Flashcards
Why is it called the “Cold War”?
The two superpowers never physically fought each other
Define “Brinkmanship”:
The action of getting as close as possible to war without actually fighting in order to back down an enemy
Which country was the first to make it to space? How did the other global superpower respond?
Russia, The USA responded by Requiring more math and science courses in public schools, Utilizing spies within the USSR, and NASA was created.
Describe what happened during the Cuban Missile Crisis:
A 13-day political and military standoff
Who coined the phrase “The Iron Curtain” and what did it refer to?
Churchill, the method of Soviet control of its people
How was life in East Berlin different from life in West Berlin?
Western Berlin had more civil liberties than East Berlin, and Soviet-controlled East Berlin was not as technologically advanced or wealthy.
