Cold War Flashcards

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Primary reason for the start of the Cold War

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Ideological conflict between capitalism and communism

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Event symbolizing the beginning of Cold War tensions in Europe

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The Berlin Blockade

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Purpose of the Marshall Plan after World War II

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To rebuild European economies and prevent the spread of communism

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Impact of the Cuban Missile Crisis on Cold War tensions

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It showed the world how easily nuclear war could begin

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Key difference between NATO and the Warsaw Pact

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NATO was a military alliance of democratic nations, while the Warsaw Pact united communist countries

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Explanation of "proxy wars" during the Cold War

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Conflicts where the U.S. and USSR supported opposing sides without fighting each other directly

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Symbolic event of Cold War tensions

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The Berlin Blockade

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Reason for the U.S. creating the Marshall Plan

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To prevent the spread of communism

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Effect of the Cuban Missile Crisis

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Increased awareness of nuclear war risks

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NATO vs. Warsaw Pact leadership

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NATO led by democratic nations, Warsaw Pact by communist countries