Cold War Info Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Cold War about ?…
A
The Cold War is linked to the tension between USA and USSR
2
Q
Is USA communist or capitalist
A
Follows Capitalism
3
Q
Is USSR communist or capitalist
A
The USSR has a communist view point
4
Q
What was Harry Truman’s (president. USA) key goal
A
To contain communism
5
Q
Why was there a threat of MAD ( mutually assured destruction)?
A
Threat of MAD because both USA and USSR have nuclear weapons which could easily start a nuclear war
6
Q
USSR mainly consists of …
A
Russia
7
Q
USA mainly consists of
A
USA
8
Q
What happened during the period of 1970s
A
Period of dèfente=no war
9
Q
What was this Cold War for..
A
To battle for supremacy
10
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