Cold War Part 2 F&C

Front

What was the primary goal of the policy of Détente during the Cold War?

Back

To reduce tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union

Front

Which event symbolized the end of the Cold War and the division between East and West Germany?

Back

The fall of the Berlin Wall

Front

Which country launched the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, marking the beginning of the Space Race?

Back

Soviet Union

Front

The Second Red Scare in the United States was characterized by a fear of what?

Back

Communist infiltration

Front

The Korean War began in 1950 when which country invaded South Korea?

Back

North Korea

Front

What was the primary objective of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT)?

Back

To limit the production of nuclear weapons

Front

Which country did the United States support during the Soviet-Afghan War?

Back

Afghanistan

Front

What was the main reason for the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War?

Back

To prevent the spread of communism

Front

Which event marked the closest point to nuclear war during the Cold War?

Back

The Cuban Missile Crisis

Front

What was the main concern of the United States regarding Fidel Castro's rule?

Back

His communist beliefs