Flashcards Cold War Era 1945-1960

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Formed at the end of WWII by the U.S. and other democratic nations to try and preserve peace and promote international cooperation.

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United Nations

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Which nation gained its independence from the United States in 1946? Options: Greece, Israel, The Philippines, India

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The Philippines

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Which state was created by the United Nations in 1947 that immediately caused war in the Middle East?

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Israel

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What was the result of civil war in China that ended in 1949?

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China formed a new communist state, The People's Republic of China.

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Early Cold War conflict in which Soviets blockaded Berlin and the US responded by airlifting food and supplies.

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Berlin Airlift

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Which of these was a program of economic aid for Europe?

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Marshall Plan

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Following World War II, what foreign policy did the United States adopt primarily to limit the spread of communism?

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Containment

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Term to describe the figurative line that divided Europe between capitalist democracies in the west, and communist dictatorships in the east after WWII.

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Iron Curtain

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Soviet Union economy where property, farms, and industries are owned and controlled by the government.

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communism

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United States economy that encourages private ownership of farms and businesses.

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capitalism