Cold War

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What does the phrase "Iron Curtain" suggest about the Cold War?

Back

It was difficult for people in Eastern Europe to escape or get information.

Front

What was the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union for many years?

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Fearful and suspicious

Front

What did both the United States and Russia do to protect themselves? Options: Built large armies, Kept a large number of nuclear weapons, Formed alliances with other countries, Developed advanced technology

Back

Kept a large number of nuclear weapons

Front

What did President Reagan call the Soviet Union?

Back

The evil empire

Front

What did the improved relationship between the US and Soviet Union lead to in Europe?

Back

End of communist regimes

Front

What methods did people use to escape across the Berlin Wall?

Back

Digging tunnels, Flying hot air balloons, Hiding in cars

Front

What might have happened if the Berlin Wall had never been built?

Back

More East Germans would have left and gone to West Germany.

Front

In what year was the Berlin Wall built?

Back

1961

Front

When did the Cold War officially end?

Back

1991

Front

What caused the Berlin Wall to fall?

Back

A government official mistakenly announced that the borders were open.