S.S. Cold War ch39 Flashcards
What is a Satellite Nation?
A country under another country’s control
This term often refers to countries that are politically or economically dominated by a more powerful nation.
Define Coup d’etat.
Taking over the government
This typically involves the illegal seizure of power from a government.
What was the Berlin Blockade?
Soviet cut of Berlin land access but allies countered it with aircrafts
This event occurred in 1948-1949 and was a significant confrontation of the Cold War.
What was the Berlin Airlift?
When allies helped Berlin by delivering food and supplies by air
The airlift was a response to the Berlin Blockade.
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO is a military alliance formed in 1949, primarily led by the United States.
What is the Warsaw Pact?
A Cold War alliance led by the Soviet Union
Established in 1955 as a response to NATO.
Define Super Power.
Very powerful country
This term is often used to describe a nation with the ability to exert influence or project power on a global scale.
What are Covert Actions?
Secret actions that support the nation’s foreign policy by shaping events in foreign countries
These can include espionage or secret military operations.
Who was Chiang Kai-Shek?
Leader of the nationalists in China
He led the Republic of China from 1928 until 1949.
Who was Mao Zedong?
Leader of the communists in China
He was the founding father of the People’s Republic of China in 1949.
What is the United Nations?
An organization made to increase political and economic cooperation among its member countries
Established in 1945 after World War II.
What is the purpose of the Security Council?
Made to maintain international peace and security
It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations.
What defines the First World?
Developed and capitalist countries
This term originated during the Cold War to describe Western nations.
What defines the Second World?
Communist countries
This term was used during the Cold War to refer to the Soviet bloc.
What defines the Third World?
Poor and developing countries
This term is often used to describe nations with lower economic development.
What started the Korean War?
North Korea invaded South Korea
This conflict began in 1950 and is still unresolved.
What is an Armistice?
An agreement to not fight for a certain time (a truce)
This does not necessarily mean a peace treaty.
Who was Douglas MacArthur?
US military leader
He played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II and in the Korean War.
What is the DMZ?
The 38th parallel, aka a de-militarized zone, divided North and South Korea
It was established to prevent military conflict between the two Koreas.
What is Brinkmanship?
Being ready to go to the brink to keep peace
This strategy was often used during the Cold War.
Define Deterrence.
A strategy to stockpile deadly weapons
This concept was promoted by Secretary of State John Foster Dulles.
What does MAD stand for?
Mutual Assured Destruction
This doctrine asserts that a full-scale use of nuclear weapons by two or more opposing sides would result in the complete annihilation of both the attacker and the defender.
What was the USIA?
United States Information Agency
This agency used radio broadcasts to send anti-communist propaganda throughout Eastern Europe.
