Early Cold War Flashcard

Front

Why was the United States involved in the Berlin Airlift?

Back

to airlift food to the people of West Berlin

Front

When soldiers returned from WWII, a change in population that occurred was:

Back

The boom in birth rates

Front

For collective security, the U.S. created __A__, and the Soviet Union responded by creating the __B__.

Back

A = NATO, B = Warsaw Pact

Front

In what country is the city of Berlin located? Options: France, Germany, England, Soviet Union

Back

Germany

Front

The purpose of "containment" was to--

Back

stop the spread of communism

Front

In this economic system, the government owns all property and means of production. Options: communism, capitalism, socialism, democracy

Back

communism

Front

Who was the U.S. President who made the decision to drop the atomic bombs? Options: Eisenhower, JFK, Truman, FDR

Back

Truman

Front

Which foreign policy gave financial aid to European nations to rebuild after WWII?

Back

Marshall Plan

Front

What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?

Back

To stop the spread of communism

Front

In 1946, the British Prime Minister said in a speech that an "Iron Curtain" had fallen across the European continent. This "Iron Curtain" was ______________.

Back

an imaginary line separating Europe's communist and non-communist countries.