Cold War Flashcard

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After WW2, which country was split into West and East by the allied powers?

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Germany

Front

The Soviets launched ____________, the first satellite into space.

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Sputnik

Front

This country was divided at the 38th parallel after WW2. ____________.

Back

Korea

Front

The term ____________ was popularized by Winston Churchill to describe the division between Western democracies and Eastern communist countries during the Cold War.

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Iron Curtain

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This policy was established in 1947 aimed at containing the spread of communism ____________.

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Truman Doctrine

Front

This policy was initiated in 1948 to aid in the reconstruction of European economies after WW2, in order to prevent the spread of communism.

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Marshall Plan

Front

What was the primary goal of President Eisenhower's People-to-People program?

Back

To promote cultural exchanges and enhance understanding between the U.S. and other nations

Front

Which of the following events marked the beginning of the Korean War? The signing of the Treaty of Versailles, The invasion of South Korea by North Korean forces, The establishment of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), The U.S. withdrawal of troops from Korea

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The invasion of South Korea by North Korean forces

Front

What was the primary cause of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962?

Back

The Soviet Union's placement of nuclear missiles in Cuba

Front

What was the primary purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), formed in 1949?

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To create a military alliance for mutual defense against the Soviet Union