Causation: The Cold War and Decolonization - AP World History: Modern
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Which country declared independence from Portugal in 1975?
Which country declared independence from Portugal in 1975?
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Angola. African colony gained freedom after long struggle.
Angola. African colony gained freedom after long struggle.
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What was the primary focus of the SALT I talks in 1972?
What was the primary focus of the SALT I talks in 1972?
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Limiting strategic arms between the U.S. and USSR. First arms control agreement between superpowers.
Limiting strategic arms between the U.S. and USSR. First arms control agreement between superpowers.
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What was the outcome of the Vietnam War for the United States?
What was the outcome of the Vietnam War for the United States?
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Withdrawal and unification of Vietnam under communism. Military defeat led to communist victory.
Withdrawal and unification of Vietnam under communism. Military defeat led to communist victory.
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Identify the U.S. policy aimed at easing Cold War tensions in the 1970s.
Identify the U.S. policy aimed at easing Cold War tensions in the 1970s.
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Détente. Reduced tensions through diplomatic engagement.
Détente. Reduced tensions through diplomatic engagement.
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Which country did the Soviet Union invade in 1979, sparking international condemnation?
Which country did the Soviet Union invade in 1979, sparking international condemnation?
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Afghanistan. Soviet expansion triggered international boycotts and sanctions.
Afghanistan. Soviet expansion triggered international boycotts and sanctions.
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Which initiative did President Reagan propose to protect the U.S. from nuclear attacks?
Which initiative did President Reagan propose to protect the U.S. from nuclear attacks?
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Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI). 'Star Wars' missile defense system proposal.
Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI). 'Star Wars' missile defense system proposal.
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What was the primary goal of the Helsinki Accords in 1975?
What was the primary goal of the Helsinki Accords in 1975?
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To improve relations between the Communist bloc and the West. Recognized borders and promoted human rights cooperation.
To improve relations between the Communist bloc and the West. Recognized borders and promoted human rights cooperation.
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What was a key factor in the decline of European colonial empires post-WWII?
What was a key factor in the decline of European colonial empires post-WWII?
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Rising nationalist movements in colonies. Post-war independence movements weakened European control.
Rising nationalist movements in colonies. Post-war independence movements weakened European control.
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Which African leader became a symbol of anti-apartheid struggle?
Which African leader became a symbol of anti-apartheid struggle?
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Nelson Mandela. ANC leader imprisoned for fighting racial segregation.
Nelson Mandela. ANC leader imprisoned for fighting racial segregation.
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Which two nations emerged as superpowers after World War II?
Which two nations emerged as superpowers after World War II?
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United States and Soviet Union. Nuclear powers dominated post-war global politics.
United States and Soviet Union. Nuclear powers dominated post-war global politics.
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What was the purpose of the Iron Curtain speech by Winston Churchill?
What was the purpose of the Iron Curtain speech by Winston Churchill?
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To highlight Soviet expansion in Eastern Europe. Warned of Soviet control over Eastern Europe.
To highlight Soviet expansion in Eastern Europe. Warned of Soviet control over Eastern Europe.
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Which conflict was the first proxy war of the Cold War?
Which conflict was the first proxy war of the Cold War?
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Korean War. Superpowers fought through allied nations.
Korean War. Superpowers fought through allied nations.
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Identify the term for the geopolitical tension after World War II.
Identify the term for the geopolitical tension after World War II.
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Cold War. Period of ideological conflict without direct warfare.
Cold War. Period of ideological conflict without direct warfare.
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Which 1968 event in Czechoslovakia challenged Soviet dominance?
Which 1968 event in Czechoslovakia challenged Soviet dominance?
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Prague Spring. Reform movement crushed by Soviet invasion.
Prague Spring. Reform movement crushed by Soviet invasion.
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What was the primary reason for the Berlin Wall's construction in 1961?
What was the primary reason for the Berlin Wall's construction in 1961?
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To prevent East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin. Stopped mass exodus undermining East German state.
To prevent East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin. Stopped mass exodus undermining East German state.
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Which strategy did the U.S. use to counter Soviet influence in the Middle East?
Which strategy did the U.S. use to counter Soviet influence in the Middle East?
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Eisenhower Doctrine. Protected Middle Eastern nations from communist expansion.
Eisenhower Doctrine. Protected Middle Eastern nations from communist expansion.
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What was the primary effect of the Suez Crisis of 1956?
What was the primary effect of the Suez Crisis of 1956?
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Increased Soviet influence in the Middle East. Britain and France lost influence to superpowers.
Increased Soviet influence in the Middle East. Britain and France lost influence to superpowers.
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Which treaty sought to limit nuclear weapons in 1968?
Which treaty sought to limit nuclear weapons in 1968?
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Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Prevented spread of nuclear weapons to more countries.
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Prevented spread of nuclear weapons to more countries.
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What was the primary ideological conflict during the Cold War?
What was the primary ideological conflict during the Cold War?
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Capitalism vs. Communism. Two opposing economic systems defined Cold War rivalry.
Capitalism vs. Communism. Two opposing economic systems defined Cold War rivalry.
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Identify the term for the policy of preventing the spread of communism.
Identify the term for the policy of preventing the spread of communism.
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Containment. Truman's strategy to limit communist expansion globally.
Containment. Truman's strategy to limit communist expansion globally.
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Which 1947 U.S. policy aimed to provide economic aid to rebuild Europe?
Which 1947 U.S. policy aimed to provide economic aid to rebuild Europe?
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Marshall Plan. Economic aid to prevent European communist takeover.
Marshall Plan. Economic aid to prevent European communist takeover.
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What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Airlift in 1948-1949?
What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Airlift in 1948-1949?
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To supply West Berlin during the Soviet blockade. Allied planes delivered supplies to break Soviet blockade.
To supply West Berlin during the Soviet blockade. Allied planes delivered supplies to break Soviet blockade.
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Which event marked the beginning of the Nuclear Arms Race?
Which event marked the beginning of the Nuclear Arms Race?
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Soviet Union's atomic bomb test in 1949. Ended U.S. nuclear monopoly and began arms competition.
Soviet Union's atomic bomb test in 1949. Ended U.S. nuclear monopoly and began arms competition.
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Identify the military alliance formed by Western countries in 1949.
Identify the military alliance formed by Western countries in 1949.
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NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Collective security alliance against Soviet expansion.
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Collective security alliance against Soviet expansion.
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What was the response of the Soviet Union to NATO?
What was the response of the Soviet Union to NATO?
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Warsaw Pact. Soviet-led military alliance to counter NATO.
Warsaw Pact. Soviet-led military alliance to counter NATO.
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Which 1962 event brought the U.S. and USSR close to nuclear war?
Which 1962 event brought the U.S. and USSR close to nuclear war?
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Cuban Missile Crisis. Soviet missiles in Cuba threatened U.S. directly.
Cuban Missile Crisis. Soviet missiles in Cuba threatened U.S. directly.
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What was the U.S. policy of providing military aid to countries resisting communism?
What was the U.S. policy of providing military aid to countries resisting communism?
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Truman Doctrine. Promised aid to nations fighting communist insurgency.
Truman Doctrine. Promised aid to nations fighting communist insurgency.
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Which term describes the decolonization process post-World War II?
Which term describes the decolonization process post-World War II?
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Self-determination. Colonies gained right to choose their own government.
Self-determination. Colonies gained right to choose their own government.
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Which 1947 U.S. strategy aimed at rebuilding and stabilizing Europe?
Which 1947 U.S. strategy aimed at rebuilding and stabilizing Europe?
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Marshall Plan. Economic recovery program strengthened Western Europe.
Marshall Plan. Economic recovery program strengthened Western Europe.
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What was the main goal of the Soviet policy of glasnost?
What was the main goal of the Soviet policy of glasnost?
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Increased transparency and openness. Gorbachev's reform promoted open political discussion.
Increased transparency and openness. Gorbachev's reform promoted open political discussion.
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