The Cold War

The Cold War

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10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In a speech regarding the divide in Europe over communism, Winston Churchill stated that a(n) ___________ descended over the continent.

Back

iron curtain

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Doing whatever it takes to gain an advantage, even if it means nuclear war, and win is referred to as

Back

brinkmanship

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Nations that fell under the influence of the Soviet Union and established communist regimes were referred to as

Back

satellite nations

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The organization that was formed to combat communism and protect member nations from a communist attack was the

Back

NATO

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

As a reform to society, China instituted the ________ as a way of removing previous capitalist influences and implementing communist policies throughout the country.

Back

Cultural Revolution

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The nation created after World War II as a homeland for displaced Jews was:

Palestine

,

the Soviet Union

,

Czechoslovakia

,

Israel

Back

Israel

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The organization that the Soviet Union created in response to the defense alliance created by the United States consisting of communist allies to the USSR was

Back

the Warsaw Pact