The Cold War

The Cold War

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History

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Allied victory in World War II led to the emergence of TWO global superpowers. What were those TWO superpowers?

Back

United States & Soviet Union

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A system where the government owns the factories and other natural resources AND controls the production of goods is known as _____________________.

Back

communism

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The United States and its allies were in favor of this government type:

Back

democracy

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did the "Iron Curtain" symbolize?

Back

The divide between democracy and communism

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the name given to the buildup of weapons during the Cold War?

Back

Arms Race

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of these BEST describes the Cold War? Options: direct warfare between two superpowers, competition for global influence between two superpowers, nuclear war between the U.S. and Soviet Union, treaty disagreement between allies

Back

competition for global influence between two superpowers

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which event signaled the end of the Cold War? Options: Cuban Missile Crisis, End of the Vietnam War, The Russian Revolution, Fall of the Berlin Wall

Back

Fall of the Berlin Wall

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