Introduction: The Cold War and Decolonization - AP World History: Modern
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What was the result of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War?
What was the result of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War?
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Establishment of the State of Israel. Jewish victory led to Israel's declaration of independence.
Establishment of the State of Israel. Jewish victory led to Israel's declaration of independence.
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Who was the Soviet leader that implemented glasnost and perestroika?
Who was the Soviet leader that implemented glasnost and perestroika?
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Mikhail Gorbachev. His reforms of openness and restructuring weakened Soviet control.
Mikhail Gorbachev. His reforms of openness and restructuring weakened Soviet control.
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What was the main purpose of the Non-Aligned Movement?
What was the main purpose of the Non-Aligned Movement?
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Remain independent from US and Soviet influence. Third World countries avoided choosing sides in the Cold War.
Remain independent from US and Soviet influence. Third World countries avoided choosing sides in the Cold War.
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What was the U.S. policy to rebuild Japan after WWII?
What was the U.S. policy to rebuild Japan after WWII?
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Demilitarization and democratization. Aimed to prevent Japan from becoming a future military threat.
Demilitarization and democratization. Aimed to prevent Japan from becoming a future military threat.
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Name the 1947 plan that divided Palestine into Jewish and Arab states.
Name the 1947 plan that divided Palestine into Jewish and Arab states.
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UN Partition Plan. UN Resolution 181 created separate Jewish and Arab territories.
UN Partition Plan. UN Resolution 181 created separate Jewish and Arab territories.
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What was the main economic plan of the Soviet Union post-WWII?
What was the main economic plan of the Soviet Union post-WWII?
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Five-Year Plans. Centralized economic planning for rapid industrialization goals.
Five-Year Plans. Centralized economic planning for rapid industrialization goals.
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Which African leader is known for his role in Algeria's independence?
Which African leader is known for his role in Algeria's independence?
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Ahmed Ben Bella. First president after Algeria's independence from France in 1962.
Ahmed Ben Bella. First president after Algeria's independence from France in 1962.
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What was the result of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War?
What was the result of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War?
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Establishment of the State of Israel. Jewish victory led to Israel's declaration of independence.
Establishment of the State of Israel. Jewish victory led to Israel's declaration of independence.
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Which movement sought independence for Vietnam from French colonial rule?
Which movement sought independence for Vietnam from French colonial rule?
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Viet Minh. Ho Chi Minh's communist movement fought against French colonialism.
Viet Minh. Ho Chi Minh's communist movement fought against French colonialism.
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What was the primary goal of the Bandung Conference in 1955?
What was the primary goal of the Bandung Conference in 1955?
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Promote Afro-Asian economic and cultural cooperation. 29 Asian and African nations promoted neutrality and cooperation.
Promote Afro-Asian economic and cultural cooperation. 29 Asian and African nations promoted neutrality and cooperation.
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Which European power granted independence to Indonesia in 1949?
Which European power granted independence to Indonesia in 1949?
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The Netherlands. Recognized Indonesian independence after four years of war.
The Netherlands. Recognized Indonesian independence after four years of war.
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What year did the Soviet Union officially dissolve?
What year did the Soviet Union officially dissolve?
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- Formally ended the Cold War and communist superpower status.
- Formally ended the Cold War and communist superpower status.
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What was the main conflict of the Korean War?
What was the main conflict of the Korean War?
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North Korea's invasion of South Korea. 1950 invasion sparked three-year war involving UN forces.
North Korea's invasion of South Korea. 1950 invasion sparked three-year war involving UN forces.
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Identify the leader of the Cuban Revolution in 1959.
Identify the leader of the Cuban Revolution in 1959.
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Fidel Castro. Overthrew Batista's regime and established communist government.
Fidel Castro. Overthrew Batista's regime and established communist government.
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Which Egyptian leader nationalized the Suez Canal in 1956?
Which Egyptian leader nationalized the Suez Canal in 1956?
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Gamal Abdel Nasser. Sparked the Suez Crisis when Britain and France invaded.
Gamal Abdel Nasser. Sparked the Suez Crisis when Britain and France invaded.
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What was the main conflict of the Vietnam War?
What was the main conflict of the Vietnam War?
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Communist North vs. Anti-Communist South. Cold War proxy conflict lasting from 1955 to 1975.
Communist North vs. Anti-Communist South. Cold War proxy conflict lasting from 1955 to 1975.
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Which treaty organization was formed to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia?
Which treaty organization was formed to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia?
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SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization). 1954 alliance to contain communist expansion in the region.
SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization). 1954 alliance to contain communist expansion in the region.
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Which leader is associated with the policy of apartheid in South Africa?
Which leader is associated with the policy of apartheid in South Africa?
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Hendrik Verwoerd. Prime Minister who formalized racial separation policies.
Hendrik Verwoerd. Prime Minister who formalized racial separation policies.
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What was one major impact of the decolonization process in Africa?
What was one major impact of the decolonization process in Africa?
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Emergence of new independent states. Over 50 African nations gained independence by 1980.
Emergence of new independent states. Over 50 African nations gained independence by 1980.
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What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift in 1948-1949?
What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift in 1948-1949?
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To supply West Berlin during Soviet blockade. Allied planes delivered supplies to circumvent Soviet blockade.
To supply West Berlin during Soviet blockade. Allied planes delivered supplies to circumvent Soviet blockade.
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Which conference in 1945 divided Germany into occupation zones?
Which conference in 1945 divided Germany into occupation zones?
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Yalta Conference. Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin agreed on post-war Europe.
Yalta Conference. Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin agreed on post-war Europe.
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Name the strategy used by the U.S. to prevent the spread of communism.
Name the strategy used by the U.S. to prevent the spread of communism.
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Containment. Policy to stop communist expansion without direct military confrontation.
Containment. Policy to stop communist expansion without direct military confrontation.
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What was the Marshall Plan designed to do?
What was the Marshall Plan designed to do?
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Rebuild European economies post-WWII. Provided $13 billion in aid to prevent communist influence.
Rebuild European economies post-WWII. Provided $13 billion in aid to prevent communist influence.
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Which agreement in 1972 aimed to limit nuclear arms between the US and USSR?
Which agreement in 1972 aimed to limit nuclear arms between the US and USSR?
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SALT I (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks). First major nuclear arms control agreement during détente.
SALT I (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks). First major nuclear arms control agreement during détente.
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Identify the main purpose of the United Nations established in 1945.
Identify the main purpose of the United Nations established in 1945.
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Promote international peace and security. Replaced League of Nations to maintain global stability.
Promote international peace and security. Replaced League of Nations to maintain global stability.
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Which country was divided as a result of the Potsdam Conference in 1945?
Which country was divided as a result of the Potsdam Conference in 1945?
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Germany. Allied leaders finalized occupation zones and reparations.
Germany. Allied leaders finalized occupation zones and reparations.
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In which year did India gain independence from British rule?
In which year did India gain independence from British rule?
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- British Raj was partitioned into India and Pakistan.
- British Raj was partitioned into India and Pakistan.
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What was the U.S. policy to rebuild Japan after WWII?
What was the U.S. policy to rebuild Japan after WWII?
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Demilitarization and democratization. Aimed to prevent Japan from becoming a future military threat.
Demilitarization and democratization. Aimed to prevent Japan from becoming a future military threat.
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Which organization was formed in 1949 as a military alliance against the Soviet Union?
Which organization was formed in 1949 as a military alliance against the Soviet Union?
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NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Western military alliance for collective defense against Soviet threats.
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Western military alliance for collective defense against Soviet threats.
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What was the main conflict of the Vietnam War?
What was the main conflict of the Vietnam War?
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Communist North vs. Anti-Communist South. Cold War proxy conflict lasting from 1955 to 1975.
Communist North vs. Anti-Communist South. Cold War proxy conflict lasting from 1955 to 1975.
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