Cold War Flashcard

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After World War II, which two countries emerged as superpowers? Options: a) France and Germany, b) United States and Soviet Union, c) China and Japan, d) United Kingdom and Italy

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United States and Soviet Union

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The Cold War was called "cold" because:

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There was no actual fighting between the U.S. and Soviet Union

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The Cold War lasted until:

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1991

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Which economic system was associated with the United States? Options: a) Communism, b) Socialism, c) Capitalism, d) Feudalism

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Capitalism

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In the Soviet Union, who held all the power?

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The Communist Party

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What type of government did the United States have?

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Democratic

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The build-up of weapons during the Cold War was called:

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The arms race

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The competition to be the first nation to put a man in space was called:

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The space race

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Which of these was NOT a Cold War era conflict? a) Korean War, b) Vietnam War, c) Gulf War, d) Cuban Missile Crisis

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Gulf War

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What type of economy did the Soviet Union have?

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Command economy