Cold War Flashcard

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What was the main conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States during the Cold War?

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A war of political and economic influence

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Why was the Cold War considered a 'cold' war?

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Because the two sides never directly engaged in combat with each other

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What was the purpose of dividing Germany into zones of control after WWII?

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To allow each Allied power to have control in governing Germany

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What did the Berlin Wall, which was built after WWII, come to symbolize?

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The division between democratic and communist rule in Europe

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What is the ultimate goal of communist ideology?

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To establish a society with equal distribution of resources and no social classes

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How do democratic and communist ideologies differ in their views on individual freedoms?

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Democrats believe in more individual freedoms while communists believe in greater state control.

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What was the primary nature of the conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States during the Cold War?

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Political and economic struggle

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What event marked the beginning of the Cold War? Options: The Yalta Conference, The end of World War II, The Berlin Wall construction, The Potsdam Conference

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The end of World War II

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Which countries controlled Western Germany after the Yalta Conference?

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United States, Great Britain, and France

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What was one of the main goals of communism according to the presentation? Mark only one oval. Options: To promote individual wealth, To create a classless society, To encourage competition, To establish a monarchy

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To create a classless society