Section A: Superpower Relations and the Cold War (1941-91) Flashcards
What was the Truman Doctrine?
A U.S. policy established in 1947 to contain the spread of communism by providing economic and military aid to countries resisting Soviet influence
What was NATO made for?
A military alliance of Western nations formed to counter Soviet expansion and provide collective security
When was NATO made?
1949
What happened in Hungary in 1956?
A revolt against Soviet control in Hungary, crushed by Soviet troops; demonstrated Soviet dominance over Eastern Europe
What was the Cuban Revolution?
The overthrow of Cuban dictator Batista by Fidel Castro, leading to the establishment of a communist government and tensions with the U.S
What was the Bay of Pigs?
A failed invasion of Cuba by U.S.-backed Cuban exiles attempting to overthrow Castro’s government
What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?
A 13-day confrontation between the U.S. and the USSR over Soviet missiles in Cuba, bringing the world close to nuclear war
When was the Bay Of Pigs?
1961
When was the Cuban Missile Crisis
1962
What were the Olympic Boycotts?
The U.S. boycotted the 1980 Moscow Olympics in protest of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan; the USSR responded by boycotting the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics
From what years did the Olympic Boycotts happen from?
1980-1984
What was Gorbachev’s New Thinking?
Policies introduced by Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, including Glasnost (openness) and Perestroika (restructuring), leading to reforms
What was the Break-up of the Warsaw Pact?
The dissolution of the Soviet-led military alliance, signaling the end of Cold War tensions
When was the Break-up of the Warsaw Pact?
1991
What was the Fall Of The Berlin Wall?
The destruction of the barrier separating East and West Berlin, marking the collapse of communist rule in Eastern Europe.
When was the Fall Of The Berlin Wall?
1989
