Unit 12 Flashcardizz

Front

What was a key reason the U.S. and the Soviet Union avoided direct military conflict during the Cold War?

Back

Both sides feared the consequences of nuclear war.

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How did the Marshall Plan help prevent the spread of communism in Europe?

Back

By rebuilding war-torn economies, reducing the appeal of communist movements.

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How did the launch of Sputnik I impact the Cold War?

Back

It increased American fears that the Soviet Union was technologically superior.

Front

How did the Soviet Union respond to the Berlin Airlift?

Back

By lifting the blockade of West Berlin in May 1949.

Front

Why was the Berlin Wall built in 1961?

Back

To stop East Berliners from fleeing to West Berlin.

Front

What was the main goal of Mikhail Gorbachev’s glasnost policy?

Back

To allow more open discussion and freedom of speech

Front

What event symbolized the collapse of communist control in Eastern Europe?

Back

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989

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What was a major reason the Communist Party gained support during the Chinese Civil War?

Back

The Communists promised land to peasants in the countryside.

Front

What was the outcome of the Korean War?

Back

The war ended in a stalemate, and Korea remained divided at the 38th parallel.

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How did Maoist communism differ from Soviet communism?

Back

Maoist communism focused on rural farmers, while Soviet communism prioritized industrial workers.