Cold War

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What two nations were in competition with each other during the Cold War?

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United States and Soviet Union

Front

What was the term 'iron curtain' used to describe the division of?

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Eastern communist Europe and Western democratic Europe

Front

What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?

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To stop the spread of communism

Front

How did the Marshall plan try to stop the spread of communism in Western Europe after WWII?

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by providing money to any country trying to resist communism

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What role did the United States play in the Berlin Airlift?

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to airlift food and fuel to the people of West Berlin

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Why did the United States become involved in the Korean War?

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to contain communism

Front

Where was Korea divided? Options: 18 parallel, 34 parallel, 38 parallel, 15 parallel

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38 parallel

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What role did the US play in the Korean War of 1950?

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The US and its allies join the fight to keep communism from spreading.

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Why were the US and Soviet Union on opposite sides of the Cold War?

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The two countries have different viewpoints of government, ideologies, and economy.

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How is a Cold War different from a regular war?

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It is an Arms Race, Proxy Wars and ideas instead of direct fighting