The Cold War - AP European History
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What term describes nations not aligned with either Cold War superpower?
What term describes nations not aligned with either Cold War superpower?
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Non-Aligned Movement. Countries that remained neutral during the Cold War bipolar struggle.
Non-Aligned Movement. Countries that remained neutral during the Cold War bipolar struggle.
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What was the first artificial Earth satellite launched by the USSR?
What was the first artificial Earth satellite launched by the USSR?
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Sputnik. 1957 launch shocked the West and began the space race.
Sputnik. 1957 launch shocked the West and began the space race.
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What term describes the easing of Cold War tensions in the 1970s?
What term describes the easing of Cold War tensions in the 1970s?
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Détente. Period of reduced hostility between superpowers during the 1970s.
Détente. Period of reduced hostility between superpowers during the 1970s.
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Identify the leader who initiated the process of reform in the Soviet Union.
Identify the leader who initiated the process of reform in the Soviet Union.
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Mikhail Gorbachev. Final Soviet leader who introduced glasnost and perestroika reforms.
Mikhail Gorbachev. Final Soviet leader who introduced glasnost and perestroika reforms.
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Which Southeast Asian war was a significant Cold War conflict for the US?
Which Southeast Asian war was a significant Cold War conflict for the US?
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Vietnam War. Proxy war where US supported South Vietnam against communist North.
Vietnam War. Proxy war where US supported South Vietnam against communist North.
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What was the Soviet economic plan for Eastern Europe post-WWII?
What was the Soviet economic plan for Eastern Europe post-WWII?
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Comecon. Council for Mutual Economic Assistance coordinated Eastern European economies.
Comecon. Council for Mutual Economic Assistance coordinated Eastern European economies.
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What event marked the beginning of the space race?
What event marked the beginning of the space race?
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Launch of Sputnik. First artificial satellite demonstrated Soviet technological superiority in 1957.
Launch of Sputnik. First artificial satellite demonstrated Soviet technological superiority in 1957.
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What was the plan to deliver supplies to West Berlin during a Soviet blockade?
What was the plan to deliver supplies to West Berlin during a Soviet blockade?
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Berlin Airlift. 1948-49 operation flew supplies over Soviet blockade of West Berlin.
Berlin Airlift. 1948-49 operation flew supplies over Soviet blockade of West Berlin.
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What was the main goal of the US policy of détente?
What was the main goal of the US policy of détente?
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Reduce tensions with the Soviet Union. Easing hostilities through diplomacy rather than military confrontation.
Reduce tensions with the Soviet Union. Easing hostilities through diplomacy rather than military confrontation.
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Identify the conference where Allied leaders discussed post-WWII Europe.
Identify the conference where Allied leaders discussed post-WWII Europe.
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Yalta Conference. 1945 meeting where Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin divided post-war Europe.
Yalta Conference. 1945 meeting where Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin divided post-war Europe.
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Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
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John F. Kennedy. Led US response to Soviet missiles placed in Cuba.
John F. Kennedy. Led US response to Soviet missiles placed in Cuba.
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Identify the leader who initiated the process of reform in the Soviet Union.
Identify the leader who initiated the process of reform in the Soviet Union.
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Mikhail Gorbachev. Final Soviet leader who introduced glasnost and perestroika reforms.
Mikhail Gorbachev. Final Soviet leader who introduced glasnost and perestroika reforms.
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Which US policy aimed at preventing Soviet influence in the Middle East?
Which US policy aimed at preventing Soviet influence in the Middle East?
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Eisenhower Doctrine. Extended containment policy to protect Middle Eastern allies.
Eisenhower Doctrine. Extended containment policy to protect Middle Eastern allies.
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What was the name of the first man in space?
What was the name of the first man in space?
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Yuri Gagarin. Soviet cosmonaut who orbited Earth in 1961, advancing USSR in space race.
Yuri Gagarin. Soviet cosmonaut who orbited Earth in 1961, advancing USSR in space race.
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What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?
What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?
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Economic aid to rebuild Europe. Helped prevent communist expansion by rebuilding Western European economies.
Economic aid to rebuild Europe. Helped prevent communist expansion by rebuilding Western European economies.
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What year did the Soviet Union dissolve?
What year did the Soviet Union dissolve?
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- Marked the end of the Soviet empire and Cold War.
- Marked the end of the Soviet empire and Cold War.
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Which conflict is often seen as a 'hot' part of the Cold War?
Which conflict is often seen as a 'hot' part of the Cold War?
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Korean War. Proxy war between communist North and capitalist South (1950-1953).
Korean War. Proxy war between communist North and capitalist South (1950-1953).
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Which US President called for the destruction of the Berlin Wall?
Which US President called for the destruction of the Berlin Wall?
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Ronald Reagan. Famously demanded 'Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!'
Ronald Reagan. Famously demanded 'Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!'
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Identify the Soviet leader during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Identify the Soviet leader during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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Nikita Khrushchev. Soviet premier who placed missiles in Cuba and negotiated their removal.
Nikita Khrushchev. Soviet premier who placed missiles in Cuba and negotiated their removal.
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What event marked the beginning of the space race?
What event marked the beginning of the space race?
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Launch of Sputnik. First artificial satellite demonstrated Soviet technological superiority in 1957.
Launch of Sputnik. First artificial satellite demonstrated Soviet technological superiority in 1957.
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What was the main purpose of the Berlin Wall?
What was the main purpose of the Berlin Wall?
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Prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West. Stopped mass exodus that was embarrassing East German government.
Prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West. Stopped mass exodus that was embarrassing East German government.
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What doctrine aimed to contain the spread of communism?
What doctrine aimed to contain the spread of communism?
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Truman Doctrine. Policy to support free nations resisting communist takeover.
Truman Doctrine. Policy to support free nations resisting communist takeover.
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Identify the Soviet leader during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Identify the Soviet leader during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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Nikita Khrushchev. Soviet premier who placed missiles in Cuba and negotiated their removal.
Nikita Khrushchev. Soviet premier who placed missiles in Cuba and negotiated their removal.
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Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
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John F. Kennedy. Led US response to Soviet missiles placed in Cuba.
John F. Kennedy. Led US response to Soviet missiles placed in Cuba.
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What event in 1962 brought the world close to nuclear war?
What event in 1962 brought the world close to nuclear war?
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Cuban Missile Crisis. Soviet missiles in Cuba created a 13-day nuclear standoff.
Cuban Missile Crisis. Soviet missiles in Cuba created a 13-day nuclear standoff.
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Identify the year the Berlin Wall was constructed.
Identify the year the Berlin Wall was constructed.
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- Built to prevent East Germans from escaping to West Berlin.
- Built to prevent East Germans from escaping to West Berlin.
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What was the Soviet response to NATO called?
What was the Soviet response to NATO called?
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Warsaw Pact. Eastern European communist alliance formed to counter NATO in 1955.
Warsaw Pact. Eastern European communist alliance formed to counter NATO in 1955.
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What was the main forum for US-Soviet nuclear arms negotiations?
What was the main forum for US-Soviet nuclear arms negotiations?
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Geneva Summit. Various summit meetings held in Geneva for arms control discussions.
Geneva Summit. Various summit meetings held in Geneva for arms control discussions.
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What was the primary goal of the United Nations during the Cold War?
What was the primary goal of the United Nations during the Cold War?
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Maintain international peace and security. Promoted collective security and mediated superpower conflicts.
Maintain international peace and security. Promoted collective security and mediated superpower conflicts.
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What year did the Soviet Union dissolve?
What year did the Soviet Union dissolve?
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- Marked the end of the Soviet empire and Cold War.
- Marked the end of the Soviet empire and Cold War.
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