Cold War Conflicts

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1. What was the primary conflict at the heart of the Cold War?

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United States vs. Soviet Union

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2. Which policy aimed to stop the spread of communism?

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Containment

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3. What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?

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To rebuild Europe after World War II

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Which event is considered the first "fight" of the Cold War?

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Berlin Blockade

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What was the purpose of the Berlin Wall?

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To prevent East Germans from escaping to West Berlin

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What does M.A.D. stand for in the context of the Cold War?

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Mutually Assured Destruction

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Which event marked the United States' victory in the Space Race?

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Landing the first man on the moon

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What was a "proxy war" in the context of the Cold War?

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A conflict where superpowers supported opposing sides without direct engagement.

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Which parallel divided North and South Korea?

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38th parallel

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What was the outcome of the Korean War?

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An armistice with borders similar to pre-war conditions.