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Define capitalism

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A political system in which the means of production and the distribution and exchange are privately owned.

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List five examples of capitalist countries during the time of the Vietnam War

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  • United States
  • Australia
  • England
  • France
  • New Zealand
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Define communism

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A political system based on controlling wealth in the belief that the state should provide everyone with an equal share.

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List five examples of communist countries during the time of the Vietnam War

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  • Soviet Union
  • Poland
  • Romania
  • China
  • Bulgaria
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What was the Cold War?

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The period of time after WWII that involved the communists against the capitalists however no hot fighting occured.

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What years did the Cold War cover?

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1947 - 1991

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Define domino theory

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The idea that stated if one country fell to communism then other countries around it would fall as well.

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Define propaganda

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Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to prommote a political cause or point of view

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Define yellow/red peril

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The fear of Asian communists spreading to Australia

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Define Red Tide or ‘Reds’

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What communists were called due to the colour of their flags

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What was the consequence of the Vietnam War being the first televised war?

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People at home witnessed the atrocities of war and so many people were not in support.

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Define forward defence

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A policy created by Robert Menzies stating that it would be better to fight the communists overseas than on our own shores

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Who were the Veto Power Countries

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  • China
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Russia
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Define Truman Doctrine/Policy of containment

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An American foreign policy the pledged American support for democracies against authortarian threats (communistm).

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What year was the Truman Doctrine introduced?

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1947

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What is the NATO?

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North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

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What year was NATO founded?

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1949

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Define proxy war

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When major powers don’t physically go to war but there is fighting

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Give two examples of proxy wars

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  • Korean War
  • Vietnam War
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Why was the Vietnam War a proxy war?

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While the United States, Soviet Union and other major powers did not go to war themseves, they still supported their sides of the war with troops, weapons and funding.

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What was The Marshall Plan?

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A recovery plan to give aid to countries in need and restore the European economy.

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List five examples of countires aided by The Marshall Plan

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  • Denmark
  • France
  • Italy
  • Norway
  • Switzerland
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What was The Berlin Blockade?

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The time when the Soviet Union cut off land transportation between West Berlin and West Germany

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Which countries were in power of West Germany during The Berlin Blockade?

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  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • France
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Which countries were in power of East Germany during The Berlin Blockade?

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  • Soviet Union
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How did the US, UK and France respond to the Berlin Blockade?

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They sent in planes which carried 1534 tons of food a day and 3500 tons of resources such as coal and diesel. This supported the people of West Berlin so they would not be forced to vacate and give up power to the Soviet Union.

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When did the Berlin Blockade occur?

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1948 - 1949

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How long did the Berlin Blockade last?

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324 days

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List the events of China in chronological order

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  • Opium Wars (1893)
  • Boxer Rebellion (1899)
  • Chinese Civil War (1927)
  • China becomes communist (1949)
  • Mao’s Great Leap Forward (1958)
  • Cultural Revolution (1966)
  • Tiananmen Square (1989)
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What year did the Cuban Missile Crisis occur?

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1962

31
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Who provided Cuba with nuclear weapons?

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The USSR

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What was the Commuist Party Dissolution Bill?

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Robert Menzies attempt to outlaw the Communist party of Australia

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Was happened to the Communist Party Dissolution Bill?

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The high court ruled that the bill was undemocractic and unconstitutional as it removed people’s freedom of speech.

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What was the goal of 1951 referendum (communism)

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To give the commonwealth powers to make laws in respect of communists and communism. It was not carried.

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Give three reasons why Australia became evolved in the Vietnam War.

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Domino theory, ANZUS

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What is ANZUS?

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Australia, New Zealand and United States Security Treaty. Meant the countries would be willing to support each other to fight communism.

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When was conscription in Australia introduced?

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1964

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What is SEATO?

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South East Asia Treaty Organisation. Their purpose was to prevent communism from spreading in the area.

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