US History - Cold War Flashcards
Which Germany held Berlin?
Soviet Berlin, also known as East Germany
Which Berlin was owned by the Soviets?
East Berlin was owned by the Soviets
What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?
The Soviets built the Berlin Wall around West Berlin. Our allies were trapped inside the wall. The Berlin Airlift was used to fly in food and supplies to the people trapped within the wall
What type of government did the USSR promote?
Communism
What type of government did the USA promote?
Democracy
What is an arms race?
Two countries stockpile as many weapons as they can to fight against one another.
Who was the first country to put a satellite into space?
The USSR launches the first satellite, called SPUTNIK, into space.
What was the driving force behind the space race? Scientific, Social, Economic, or Military?
Military
Who had missiles in Cuba?
USSR
What was the goal in the Korean and Vietnam Wars?
To stop the spread of Communism
What is the term used to describe the strategy of trying to stop the spread of Communism?
Containment
What do we call the generation born right after WWII?
Baby boomers
How did TV affect the American people’s view of the Vietnam War?
They started to hate the war, because they could now see how violent it really was, and what it was like. People saw the violence, and they wanted to end the war and bring our troops home.
Where were four college students killed during a Vietnam protest?
Kent State
What famous boxer refused to serve in Vietnam, even though he was drafted?
Muhammad Ali
