Cold War History Flashcard

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What term describes the period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and Western democracies?

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Cold War

Front

Who led the Soviet Union during the early years of the Cold War?

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Joseph Stalin

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What strategy did the United States adopt to counter Soviet expansionism?

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Containment

Front

Which policy did George Kennan explain in his 'Long Telegram'?

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Containment

Front

What was the first artificial satellite launched into Earth's orbit?

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Sputnik

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Which U.S. president declared the goal of landing a man on the moon?

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John F. Kennedy

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What was the primary purpose of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)?

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To investigate communist subversion in the U.S.

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Which event marked the beginning of military action in the Cold War? Options: Cuban Missile Crisis, Berlin Airlift, Korean War, Vietnam War

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Korean War

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What was the result of the Korean War?

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Stalemate

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Which event significantly escalated the arms race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union? Options: Signing of the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, Launch of Sputnik, Formation of NATO, U-2 Incident

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Launch of Sputnik