APUSH Cold War Flashcard

Front

What was the term 'iron curtain' used to describe the division of?

Back

East and West Europe

Front

What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?

Back

To stop the spread of communism

Front

What is the domino theory?

Back

If one country fell to communism, others would follow.

Front

Where was Korea divided?

Back

38 parallel

Front

What was the name of the first satellite in space launched by the Soviet Union?

Back

Sputnik

Front

Why did Joseph Stalin block the city of Berlin from getting supplies after WWII?

Back

He wanted to make the people dependent on communist Germany for their needs.

Front

Who was the Senator who started rumors of the Red Scare?

Back

Joseph McCarthy

Front

What did Winston Churchill mean when he said an "iron curtain" descended across Europe?

Back

the separation of Communist and capitalist nations

Front

During the Berlin Blockade, the U.S. flew supplies to west Berlin. This was called the __________________________.

Back

Berlin Airlift

Front

This amendment was passed in part because of the draft during the Vietnam War. It lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.

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Amendment 26