Cold War Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Cold War and what countries did it involve?
A
An ongoing political “war” between the United States and the Soviet Union (now Russia) and their respective allie
2
Q
What created the conflict between United States and Soviet union to cause Cold War?
A
The U.S. and the Soviet Union disagreed over government systems—democracy and capitalism versus communism. This caused tension, competition, and distrust, leading to the Cold War.
3
Q
What was the end result of the Cold War?
A
- Dissolution of Soviet Union
- Taking down the Berlin Wall
- reunification in Germany
4
Q
What did not happen unlike other wars in the Cold War?
A
No soldiers were involved directly in the Cold war
5
Q
USSR goals/ US goals (Cold war)
A
- USSR (Soviet Union): wanted to spread communism around the world where everything is under control by the Government
- US: wanted to spread democracy and capitalism around the world where people have the rights to own businesses, and pick their leader
