The Cold War 1945-1991

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Analyze the cartoon related to the Cold War era (1945-1991) and explain the concept of deterrence as depicted in the image.

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The cartoon depicts the arms race between the US and the USSR, illustrating the concept of deterrence through mutual assured destruction.

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What was the Cold War?

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A time after WW2 when the USA and the Soviet Union were rivals for world influence.

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Where did the Yalta Conference take place?

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Yalta

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Where did the Potsdam Conference take place?

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Potsdam

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Which country controlled the green zone in Divided Germany?

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United Kingdom

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Which city is located in the red zone of Divided Germany?

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Berlin

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What does the orange zone in Divided Germany represent?

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United States

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What did the Truman Doctrine promise in March 1947?

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To support free peoples who are resisting communism

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The Truman Doctrine led to ________, a policy of containing communism where it is.

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containment

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What does the Domino Theory suggest about the spread of communism?

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It spreads like a disease