The Cold War from 1945-1980 - AP U.S. History
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What event is considered the start of the Korean War?
What event is considered the start of the Korean War?
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North Korea's invasion of South Korea in 1950. Communist North crossed the 38th parallel to unify Korea under communism.
North Korea's invasion of South Korea in 1950. Communist North crossed the 38th parallel to unify Korea under communism.
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What was the purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
What was the purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
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Collective defense against aggression. Article 5 stated an attack on one member was an attack on all.
Collective defense against aggression. Article 5 stated an attack on one member was an attack on all.
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Identify the year the Berlin Wall was constructed.
Identify the year the Berlin Wall was constructed.
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- East Germany built it to stop mass defections to West Berlin.
- East Germany built it to stop mass defections to West Berlin.
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Which doctrine aimed to contain communism globally?
Which doctrine aimed to contain communism globally?
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Truman Doctrine. Pledged U.S. support to free peoples resisting communist subjugation.
Truman Doctrine. Pledged U.S. support to free peoples resisting communist subjugation.
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What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?
What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?
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To rebuild and stabilize European economies post-WWII. Prevented Western Europe from falling to communism through economic aid.
To rebuild and stabilize European economies post-WWII. Prevented Western Europe from falling to communism through economic aid.
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Identify the treaty that limited nuclear weapons testing above ground.
Identify the treaty that limited nuclear weapons testing above ground.
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Partial Test Ban Treaty. 1963 treaty banned atmospheric nuclear testing by major powers.
Partial Test Ban Treaty. 1963 treaty banned atmospheric nuclear testing by major powers.
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Which U.S. president signed the Camp David Accords?
Which U.S. president signed the Camp David Accords?
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Jimmy Carter. Brokered peace agreement between Egypt and Israel in 1978.
Jimmy Carter. Brokered peace agreement between Egypt and Israel in 1978.
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Identify the main purpose of the Warsaw Pact.
Identify the main purpose of the Warsaw Pact.
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Military alliance of Soviet and Eastern Bloc countries. Soviet response to NATO, binding Eastern Bloc in military alliance.
Military alliance of Soviet and Eastern Bloc countries. Soviet response to NATO, binding Eastern Bloc in military alliance.
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What was the significance of the Berlin Airlift?
What was the significance of the Berlin Airlift?
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U.S. and allies supplied West Berlin by air. Overcame Soviet blockade, demonstrating Western resolve to defend Berlin.
U.S. and allies supplied West Berlin by air. Overcame Soviet blockade, demonstrating Western resolve to defend Berlin.
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Identify the event that symbolized the deterioration of U.S.-Soviet relations in 1979.
Identify the event that symbolized the deterioration of U.S.-Soviet relations in 1979.
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Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Ended détente period and renewed Cold War tensions.
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Ended détente period and renewed Cold War tensions.
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What was the significance of the U-2 incident in 1960?
What was the significance of the U-2 incident in 1960?
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Increased tensions between the U.S. and USSR. Soviet downing of U.S. spy plane disrupted summit diplomacy.
Increased tensions between the U.S. and USSR. Soviet downing of U.S. spy plane disrupted summit diplomacy.
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What was the main objective of the Bay of Pigs invasion?
What was the main objective of the Bay of Pigs invasion?
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Overthrow Fidel Castro in Cuba. Failed CIA-backed operation to remove Cuban communist government.
Overthrow Fidel Castro in Cuba. Failed CIA-backed operation to remove Cuban communist government.
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Identify the event that marked the end of the Bretton Woods system.
Identify the event that marked the end of the Bretton Woods system.
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U.S. abandonment of the gold standard, 1971. Nixon ended dollar-gold convertibility, reshaping global finance.
U.S. abandonment of the gold standard, 1971. Nixon ended dollar-gold convertibility, reshaping global finance.
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Which event marked the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War?
Which event marked the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War?
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Fall of Saigon, 1975. Communists took control, ending decades of U.S. involvement.
Fall of Saigon, 1975. Communists took control, ending decades of U.S. involvement.
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What was the primary goal of the U.S. policy of containment?
What was the primary goal of the U.S. policy of containment?
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Prevent the spread of communism. Central Cold War strategy to limit Soviet expansion worldwide.
Prevent the spread of communism. Central Cold War strategy to limit Soviet expansion worldwide.
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What was the primary objective of the National Security Act of 1947?
What was the primary objective of the National Security Act of 1947?
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Reorganize the U.S. military and intelligence. Created CIA, NSC, and unified Defense Department for Cold War.
Reorganize the U.S. military and intelligence. Created CIA, NSC, and unified Defense Department for Cold War.
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Which U.S. agency was created to coordinate anti-communist activities?
Which U.S. agency was created to coordinate anti-communist activities?
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Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Established to gather intelligence and conduct covert operations abroad.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Established to gather intelligence and conduct covert operations abroad.
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What was the significance of the Domino Theory during the Cold War?
What was the significance of the Domino Theory during the Cold War?
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Fear that communism would spread regionally. Justified intervention to prevent communist expansion in regions.
Fear that communism would spread regionally. Justified intervention to prevent communist expansion in regions.
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Identify the U.S. foreign policy that emphasized human rights.
Identify the U.S. foreign policy that emphasized human rights.
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Carter's foreign policy. Emphasized moral principles in international relations during presidency.
Carter's foreign policy. Emphasized moral principles in international relations during presidency.
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Which organization was formed to promote Western European recovery post-WWII?
Which organization was formed to promote Western European recovery post-WWII?
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OEEC (Organization for European Economic Cooperation). Coordinated Marshall Plan aid distribution among European nations.
OEEC (Organization for European Economic Cooperation). Coordinated Marshall Plan aid distribution among European nations.
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Identify the event known as the 'Prague Spring.'
Identify the event known as the 'Prague Spring.'
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1968 liberalization in Czechoslovakia crushed by USSR. Soviet invasion ended democratic reforms and liberal movement.
1968 liberalization in Czechoslovakia crushed by USSR. Soviet invasion ended democratic reforms and liberal movement.
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What was the primary aim of the Peace Corps established in 1961?
What was the primary aim of the Peace Corps established in 1961?
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Promote world peace and friendship. Kennedy program sent volunteers to assist developing nations.
Promote world peace and friendship. Kennedy program sent volunteers to assist developing nations.
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Which U.S. president initiated the policy of détente with the Soviet Union?
Which U.S. president initiated the policy of détente with the Soviet Union?
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Richard Nixon. Pursued relaxation of tensions through diplomacy and arms control.
Richard Nixon. Pursued relaxation of tensions through diplomacy and arms control.
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What event prompted the United States to enter the Vietnam War?
What event prompted the United States to enter the Vietnam War?
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Gulf of Tonkin Incident. Alleged attack on U.S. ships led to Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
Gulf of Tonkin Incident. Alleged attack on U.S. ships led to Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
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What was the significance of the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty?
What was the significance of the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty?
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Limited anti-ballistic missile systems. Restricted defensive systems to maintain nuclear deterrence balance.
Limited anti-ballistic missile systems. Restricted defensive systems to maintain nuclear deterrence balance.
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What was the primary objective of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT)?
What was the primary objective of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT)?
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Limit nuclear arms between the U.S. and USSR. Part of détente to reduce nuclear weapons competition.
Limit nuclear arms between the U.S. and USSR. Part of détente to reduce nuclear weapons competition.
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Identify the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Identify the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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Nikita Khrushchev. Soviet premier who placed missiles in Cuba to deter U.S. aggression.
Nikita Khrushchev. Soviet premier who placed missiles in Cuba to deter U.S. aggression.
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Which parallel divided North and South Korea after WWII?
Which parallel divided North and South Korea after WWII?
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38th parallel. Established as the post-WWII boundary between the two Koreas.
38th parallel. Established as the post-WWII boundary between the two Koreas.
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What was the outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
What was the outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
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Removal of Soviet missiles from Cuba. USSR agreed to withdraw missiles in exchange for U.S. concessions.
Removal of Soviet missiles from Cuba. USSR agreed to withdraw missiles in exchange for U.S. concessions.
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Which U.S. policy aimed to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons?
Which U.S. policy aimed to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons?
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Non-Proliferation Treaty. Sought to limit nuclear weapons proliferation globally.
Non-Proliferation Treaty. Sought to limit nuclear weapons proliferation globally.
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