Cold War Flashcard

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Who was the leader of the Soviet Union at the start of the Cold War?

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Joseph Stalin

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What event is considered the beginning of the Cold War?

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The Berlin Airlift

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Which of the following was a key event during the Cold War?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
• The Cuban Missile Crisis
• The French Revolution
• The construction of the Great Wall of China

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The Cuban Missile Crisis

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What was the main goal of the Marshall Plan?

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To rebuild European economies after World War II

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Which country was divided into East and West during the Cold War?

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Germany

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What was the purpose of the NATO alliance formed in 1949?

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To provide mutual defense against aggression

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Which of the following was a strategy used by the United States to contain communism? The Domino Theory, The Marshall Plan

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Both The Domino Theory and The Marshall Plan

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Who was the President of the United States at the end of the Cold War?

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George H.W. Bush

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What symbolized the end of the Cold War?

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The fall of the Berlin Wall

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Which of the following countries was NOT a key player in the Cold War? United States, Soviet Union, China, Brazil

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Brazil