The Cold War Lesson Summary Flashcard (First Period)

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What were the United States and the Soviet Union called after World War II due to their strength?

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Superpowers

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What type of government did the Soviet Union have during the Cold War?

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Communist

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What type of government did the United States have during the Cold War?

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Capitalist

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What event marked the beginning of the Cold War in Europe? Options: The Berlin Airlift, The Korean War, The division of Germany, The Cuban Missile Crisis

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The division of Germany

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Which countries controlled western Germany and West Berlin after World War II? Options: The United States, Britain, and France; The Soviet Union and China; Germany and Italy; The United States and the Soviet Union

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The United States, Britain, and France

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What was the Berlin Airlift?

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An operation to fly supplies into West Berlin.

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Which two countries were involved in the Korean War?

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North Korea and South Korea

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What was the outcome of the Korean War?

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The war ended in a stalemate.

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What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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A conflict where the Soviet Union placed missiles in Cuba.

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How did President Kennedy respond to the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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He sent warships to surround Cuba.