History word quiz 1-20 Flashcards
Allied Powers
The combined forces of the USA, Britain and the USSR who fought against Nazi Germany and their allies.
Bloc
A group of counties that have made an alliance because of shared interests
Bourgeoisie
According to Karl Marx, the middle classes who hold the power and need to be overthrown
Bolshevik
The political party that took power in Russia in 1917 led by Lenin; the Bolsheviks later became known as simply the communist party
Boycotting
Refusing to buy goods or services from someone for political reasons
Capitalism
The economic system followed by the west during the cold war. People are free to start their own businesses in a free market
Cheka
The secret police of East Germany during the Cold war
Cold War
State of hostility between the USA and the USSR without actual direct conflict
Communism
A political theory which means all production should be owned by the state and profits should be shared equally
Congress
The parliament of USA divided into Senate and the House of representatives
Containment
The actions of the US government to prevent communism from spreading to other countries
Cult of personality
When a leader uses the media to create an image of themselves that makes them almost god-like
Defection
The act of changing loyalties from one country to another
Delegation
A group of people sent to represent a country on a visit abroad or to a conference or summit
Democracy
A system of government where citizens elect their leaders and have a say in their country’s laws
