Cold War Flashcard

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What was the "Miracle on Ice" seen as a triumph over?

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Communist ideology

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How did the Cold War impact the perception of the "Miracle on Ice"?

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It was viewed as a sign of American resilience.

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What did the Cold War divide the world into?

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Ideological Blocks

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What was the result of the Nuclear Arms Race during the Cold War?

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Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD)

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Which wars are examples of Cold War proxy conflicts?

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Korean and Vietnam Wars

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What did the Cold War strengthen in terms of global institutions?

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The United Nations and NATO

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What technological advancement was fueled by the Cold War rivalry?

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The Space Race

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What marked the end of the Cold War? Options: The fall of the Berlin Wall, The collapse of the Soviet Union, The signing of the Paris Peace Accords, The Cuban Missile Crisis

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The collapse of the Soviet Union

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What was a long-term impact of the Cold War? Options: The rise of colonial empires, The spread of democracy and market economies, The decline of global trade, The unification of Europe

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The spread of democracy and market economies

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What was a cultural ideological battle during the Cold War? Options: Capitalism vs. Socialism, Theology vs. Monarchy, Communism vs. Fascism, Democracy vs. Communism

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Democracy vs. Communism