Cold War - 9/11 Flashcards
When was the Cold War?
After World War 2 ended to 1989
Who ended the Cold War?
President Ronald Regan in 1989
Why was the Cold War started?
To stop the spread of communism
How long was the Cold War?
More than 40 years
When was the Korean War?
1950 to 1953
What two countries formed after the Korean War?
North and South Korea
When was the Vietnam War?
1955 to 1975
What did the end of the Vietnam War cause?
The temporary separation of Communist North Vietnam and Democratic South Vietnam
When did Vietnam fall under total communist control?
1976
Why wasn’t the Vietnam War supported by Americans
There was no official declaration of war
How many people died in the Vietnam War?
Over 60 thousand men and women died or are missing in action
When was the Persian Gulf War?
August 2, 1990 to February 28 1991
How many planes were overtaken, and who were they overtaken by on 9/11?
4 planes were overtaken by the Al Qaeda network of Islamic extremist
How many planes crashed into the World Trade Center?
2 planes
Where did the 3rd plane crash?
the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia
