The Cold War - AP World History: Modern
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What event marked the start of the Space Race?
What event marked the start of the Space Race?
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The launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957. First artificial satellite demonstrated Soviet technological superiority and shocked America.
The launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957. First artificial satellite demonstrated Soviet technological superiority and shocked America.
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Which US President initiated the policy of containment?
Which US President initiated the policy of containment?
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Harry S. Truman. Announced the doctrine in 1947 to Congress requesting aid for Greece and Turkey.
Harry S. Truman. Announced the doctrine in 1947 to Congress requesting aid for Greece and Turkey.
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What was the significance of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
What was the significance of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
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It brought the US and Soviet Union close to nuclear war. Thirteen-day standoff in 1962 was the closest the world came to nuclear war.
It brought the US and Soviet Union close to nuclear war. Thirteen-day standoff in 1962 was the closest the world came to nuclear war.
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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 and negotiated their removal.
Nikita Khrushchev. Soviet Premier who placed missiles in Cuba and negotiated their removal.
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What was the Cold War?
What was the Cold War?
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A geopolitical tension between the US and Soviet Union after WWII. Defined by nuclear arms race and proxy wars without direct military confrontation.
A geopolitical tension between the US and Soviet Union after WWII. Defined by nuclear arms race and proxy wars without direct military confrontation.
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Identify the main ideological conflict in the Cold War.
Identify the main ideological conflict in the Cold War.
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Capitalism vs. Communism. Two opposing economic and political systems that shaped global alliances.
Capitalism vs. Communism. Two opposing economic and political systems that shaped global alliances.
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What was the Iron Curtain?
What was the Iron Curtain?
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A metaphorical division between Eastern and Western Europe. Churchill's term describing Soviet control over Eastern European satellite states.
A metaphorical division between Eastern and Western Europe. Churchill's term describing Soviet control over Eastern European satellite states.
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What was the Truman Doctrine?
What was the Truman Doctrine?
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A US policy to contain the spread of communism. Established to support free nations against communist expansion and Soviet pressure.
A US policy to contain the spread of communism. Established to support free nations against communist expansion and Soviet pressure.
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When was the Berlin Wall built?
When was the Berlin Wall built?
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- Constructed overnight to stop East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin.
- Constructed overnight to stop East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin.
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Define the term 'detente'.
Define the term 'detente'.
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Easing of tensions between the US and Soviet Union in the 1970s. Period of reduced hostility marked by arms control agreements and diplomatic dialogue.
Easing of tensions between the US and Soviet Union in the 1970s. Period of reduced hostility marked by arms control agreements and diplomatic dialogue.
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What was the Marshall Plan?
What was the Marshall Plan?
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An American initiative to aid Western Europe's economic recovery. Provided $13 billion to rebuild Western Europe and counter Soviet influence.
An American initiative to aid Western Europe's economic recovery. Provided $13 billion to rebuild Western Europe and counter Soviet influence.
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Which two alliances were formed during the Cold War?
Which two alliances were formed during the Cold War?
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NATO and the Warsaw Pact. Opposing military alliances representing Western and Eastern bloc nations respectively.
NATO and the Warsaw Pact. Opposing military alliances representing Western and Eastern bloc nations respectively.
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What event marked the start of the Space Race?
What event marked the start of the Space Race?
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The launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957. First artificial satellite demonstrated Soviet technological superiority and shocked America.
The launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957. First artificial satellite demonstrated Soviet technological superiority and shocked America.
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What was the primary goal of the policy of containment?
What was the primary goal of the policy of containment?
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To prevent the spread of communism. Core US strategy to limit communist expansion without direct military confrontation.
To prevent the spread of communism. Core US strategy to limit communist expansion without direct military confrontation.
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Which doctrine justified US intervention in Latin America during the Cold War?
Which doctrine justified US intervention in Latin America during the Cold War?
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The Monroe Doctrine. 19th-century policy extended to justify intervention against communist influence.
The Monroe Doctrine. 19th-century policy extended to justify intervention against communist influence.
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What was 'Mutually Assured Destruction' (MAD)?
What was 'Mutually Assured Destruction' (MAD)?
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A doctrine of deterrence during the nuclear arms race. Both superpowers held enough weapons to destroy each other completely.
A doctrine of deterrence during the nuclear arms race. Both superpowers held enough weapons to destroy each other completely.
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What was the purpose of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)?
What was the purpose of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)?
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To develop missile defense systems against nuclear attacks. Reagan's 'Star Wars' program aimed to intercept incoming nuclear missiles.
To develop missile defense systems against nuclear attacks. Reagan's 'Star Wars' program aimed to intercept incoming nuclear missiles.
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What event symbolized the end of the Cold War?
What event symbolized the end of the Cold War?
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The dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. USSR's breakup into independent republics ended bipolar world order.
The dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. USSR's breakup into independent republics ended bipolar world order.
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What was the Domino Theory?
What was the Domino Theory?
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The belief that communism would spread to neighboring countries. Theory that communist victory in one nation would trigger regional spread.
The belief that communism would spread to neighboring countries. Theory that communist victory in one nation would trigger regional spread.
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What was the primary purpose of the United Nations during the Cold War?
What was the primary purpose of the United Nations during the Cold War?
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To prevent conflicts and promote peace. International forum for dialogue though often paralyzed by superpower vetoes.
To prevent conflicts and promote peace. International forum for dialogue though often paralyzed by superpower vetoes.
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What was the Non-Aligned Movement?
What was the Non-Aligned Movement?
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A group of states not formally aligned with any major power bloc. Led by countries like India and Egypt, sought independence from bloc politics.
A group of states not formally aligned with any major power bloc. Led by countries like India and Egypt, sought independence from bloc politics.
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What was the Korean War's relation to the Cold War?
What was the Korean War's relation to the Cold War?
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A proxy war between communist and capitalist forces. First major Cold War conflict testing containment policy in divided Korea.
A proxy war between communist and capitalist forces. First major Cold War conflict testing containment policy in divided Korea.
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What was the significance of the Vietnam War in the Cold War?
What was the significance of the Vietnam War in the Cold War?
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A major conflict symbolizing US efforts to prevent communism. Costly American defeat that weakened public support for containment strategy.
A major conflict symbolizing US efforts to prevent communism. Costly American defeat that weakened public support for containment strategy.
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Identify the main effect of the nuclear arms race.
Identify the main effect of the nuclear arms race.
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Increased global tension and fear of nuclear conflict. Created climate of mutual suspicion and massive military spending.
Increased global tension and fear of nuclear conflict. Created climate of mutual suspicion and massive military spending.
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What was the purpose of the SALT agreements?
What was the purpose of the SALT agreements?
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To limit the number of nuclear weapons held by the superpowers. Strategic Arms Limitation Treaties sought to control nuclear weapon stockpiles.
To limit the number of nuclear weapons held by the superpowers. Strategic Arms Limitation Treaties sought to control nuclear weapon stockpiles.
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What does 'glasnost' mean?
What does 'glasnost' mean?
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Openness. Policy allowing greater freedom of information and public discussion.
Openness. Policy allowing greater freedom of information and public discussion.
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What does 'perestroika' mean?
What does 'perestroika' mean?
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Restructuring. Economic and political reforms to modernize the Soviet system.
Restructuring. Economic and political reforms to modernize the Soviet system.
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What was the Brezhnev Doctrine?
What was the Brezhnev Doctrine?
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Soviet policy to intervene in support of communism. Justified 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia to preserve communist rule.
Soviet policy to intervene in support of communism. Justified 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia to preserve communist rule.
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What was the significance of the U-2 incident?
What was the significance of the U-2 incident?
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Heightened Cold War tensions due to a US spy plane capture. 1960 downing of Francis Gary Powers' spy plane ended summit diplomacy.
Heightened Cold War tensions due to a US spy plane capture. 1960 downing of Francis Gary Powers' spy plane ended summit diplomacy.
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What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?
What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?
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To supply West Berlin amidst a Soviet blockade. Massive operation delivering supplies by air for 11 months in 1948-49.
To supply West Berlin amidst a Soviet blockade. Massive operation delivering supplies by air for 11 months in 1948-49.
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