The Cold War (145-1991) Flashcards
1
Q
Who was involved in the Cold War?
A
US (capitalist) & Soviet Union (communist)
2
Q
What was the main US foreign policy called?
A
Containment: goal to stop the spread of communism
3
Q
Marshall Plan
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4
Q
Truman Doctrine
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5
Q
Berlin Airlift
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6
Q
Korean War
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7
Q
Bay of Pigs
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8
Q
Cuban Missile Crisis
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9
Q
Vietnam War
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10
Q
Arms race & Space race
A
The US was determined to be the first to the moon after the USSR launched the first satellite (Sputnik)
11
Q
What fears were arising during the Cold War?
A
- Fear of communism
- Fear of atomic war
