Unit 6 / Final

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What was the Iron Curtain?

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the imaginary line dividing Europe between Communist and Democratic nations.

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Why was it a "cold" war instead of a traditional war?

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The US and Soviet Union never directly fought each other

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What was the Truman Doctrine?

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The US's idea to offer money & aid to countries that might fall to communism.

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"The United States instituted the​ ... it offered economic and technical aid to European nations to restore and modernize their economic infrastructure and industry... It was meant to show the world that capitalism was superior to communism."

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Marshall Plan

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What was the Berlin Airlift?

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Supplying food and goods to West Berlin

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Which of these describes the "Arms Race?" Options: The United States and Soviet Union competing to make superior satellites, The US and Soviet Union fighting over space technology, The population boom competition between the US and Soviet Union, The US and Soviet Union competing to make more powerful nuclear weapons

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The US and Soviet Union competing to make more powerful nuclear weapons

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The Space Race was considered important because...

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it showed the world which country had the best science, technology, and economic system.

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Which of the following best describes a proxy war? Options: Two superpowers directly fighting, Two countries fight without any assistance, Competing in sports instead of military force, Using another country’s soldiers to fight a war

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Using another country’s soldiers to fight a war

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What two countries supported opposing sides in proxy wars during the Cold War?

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United States and Soviet Union

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In what way(s) did the superpowers support proxy wars? Options: Providing money, Providing weapons, Sending soldiers to fight, All of the above

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All of the above