Cold War Ideologies and Conflicts

Front

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 main goal of the Truman Doctrine?

Back

To stop the spread of communism

Front

What is the domino theory?

Back

If one country fell to communism, others would follow.

Front

Why was the United States involved in the Berlin Airlift?

Back

to airlift food to the people of West Berlin

Front

Who were the two participants in the Space Race?

Back

The USSR and US

Front

What was the name of the first satellite in space launched by the Soviet Union?

Back

Sputnik

Front

This "figurative" wall divided communist countries from democratic countries--

Back

Iron Curtain

Front

The physical barrier separating Communist East Berlin and Democratic West Berlin--

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Berlin Wall

Front

Nations that were aligned with, but also under the influence and pressure of, the Soviet Union were called--

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Satellite Nations

Front

What was the mutual defense alliance of non communist nations?

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NATO