Cold War Foreign Policy Flashcard

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Which organization's role is highlighted in the United States foreign policy since World War II for its involvement in Europe?

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

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For how many years did the Cold War set the framework for global politics after World War II?

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45 years

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What were the two different ways of organizing government, society, and the economy that competed during the Cold War?

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The American-led western nations' belief in democracy and the Soviet belief in a totalitarian state and socialism

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How did the U.S. respond to the threat of communist expansion?

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By forming new alliances

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What are the origins of the Cold War?

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Disagreements between the U.S. and the Soviet Union during World War II

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What was the Berlin airlift?

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An American and British effort during the Cold War to supply West Germany

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How long did the Berlin airlift last?

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Eleven months

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Which items were supplied to the residents of West Germany during the Berlin airlift?

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Flour, milk, and fuel

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What special treats were dropped from planes during the Berlin airlift?

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Candy

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What was the Berlin Airlift considered to be for the United States during the Cold War?

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A victory without armed conflict