Unit 8.2 - The Cold War Flashcards
The ideological conflict between the U.S./capitalism and the USSR/communism was known as…
the Cold War
The _____ _____ was established in 1945 and replaced the failed League of Nations. It’s goal was to…
United Nations; Maintain international peace through diplomacy
Major cause of the Cold War between the U.S. and USSR
Differences in their economic and ideological systems
Difference in Soviet Union and US’ economic systems
In capitalism, economic assets were private owned and so people had the freedom to act on their own interests while in a communist state, the government owns these economic assets to maintain equality and fairness
Difference in Soviet Union and US’ political systems
In a democracy the people freely vote for their leader and rely on an independent press for accurate information on candidates and political parties while in an authoritarian government, elections are not significant, one political party dominates politics and the press is operated by the government.
How citizens of the US/Russia criticized each other
The US criticized Russians for not giving their people the freedom to worship, speak, elect their own leaders, or operate businesses efficiently. In contrast, the Russians criticized the US for giving people the “freedom to starve” and the oppression of minority groups.
Satellite countries
Small states that are economically and/or politically dependent on a larger, more powerful state
Soviet Satellite Countries (5)
Bulgaria, Eastern Germany, Hungary, Poland, and Romania
Containment policy
The US’ policy to not let communism spread any farther
World Revolution
The belief that organized workers would overthrow capitalism in all countries
Truman Doctrine and how it’s an example of containment
A statement that the U.S. would help countries, specifically Greece and Turkey, resist communism through military and economic support. This was in order to help “contain” communism and prevent it from spreading into these European countries
Marshall Plan and how it’s an example of containment
A $12 billion fund for European countries to help them industrialize, reduce trade barriers, and rebuild their infrastructures. This was in order to prevent a communist revolution in nations that were economically unstable and to guide them towards capitalism.
Space Race
A competition between the USSR and US to get a man on the moon
What event started the Space Race and when was it
In 1957, the Soviet Union launching Sputnik into space which orbited around Earth
Mutually Assured Destruction Doctrine
A balance of terror between nations, realizing that they are both equally strong and if one starts a war, neither will win or survive.
