Cold War Flashcards
What was the primary ideological conflict during the Cold War?
Capitalism vs. Communism
True or False: The Cold War was characterized by direct military conflict between the USA and the USSR.
False
Fill in the blank: The ____ was a period of political tension and military rivalry between the USA and the USSR.
Cold War
What year did the Cold War officially begin?
1947
Name one significant event that escalated tensions during the Cold War.
The Cuban Missile Crisis
What was the purpose of NATO, formed in 1949?
To provide collective defense against the Soviet Union.
True or False: The Marshall Plan was aimed at rebuilding European economies after World War II.
True
What was the Soviet response to NATO?
The Warsaw Pact
Multiple Choice: What was one of the key strategies used by the USA during the Cold War?
Containment
What was the significance of the Berlin Wall?
It symbolized the division between East and West during the Cold War.
What event in 1961 highlighted the tensions between East and West Berlin?
The construction of the Berlin Wall
Fill in the blank: The ____ Race was a competition between the USA and USSR for superiority in nuclear weapons.
Arms
What was the outcome of the Korean War?
Korea remained divided at the 38th parallel.
True or False: The Cold War saw the use of proxy wars to avoid direct conflict.
True
Who was the leader of the USSR during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Nikita Khrushchev
What was the significance of the Space Race?
It demonstrated technological and ideological superiority.
Multiple Choice: Which conflict is considered a proxy war during the Cold War?
Vietnam War
What year did the Cold War officially end?
1991
What was the policy of Détente?
A period of eased tensions and improved relations between the superpowers.
True or False: The Cold War directly led to the formation of the European Union.
False
What was the significance of the Helsinki Accords in 1975?
It aimed to improve relations between the Communist bloc and the West.
Who was the US President during the majority of the Cold War?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Fill in the blank: The policy of ____ aimed to prevent the spread of communism globally.
Containment
What was the role of the United Nations during the Cold War?
To promote peace and security but struggled to resolve conflicts.
What is ‘McCarthyism’ associated with?
The anti-communist campaign in the USA during the 1950s.
True or False: The Cold War resulted in the formation of military alliances.
True
What was the primary aim of the Truman Doctrine?
To support countries resisting communism.
What did the term ‘Iron Curtain’ refer to?
The division between Western Europe and the Eastern Bloc.
Multiple Choice: Which country was a part of the Eastern Bloc?
Poland
What was the significance of the Vietnam War in the context of the Cold War?
It was a major conflict that showcased the struggle between communism and capitalism.
Fill in the blank: The ____ Crisis was a 1962 confrontation over Soviet missiles in Cuba.
Cuban Missile
What was the impact of the Cold War on global politics?
It led to the alignment of countries with either the USA or USSR.
