The Cold War era

What conditions led to mistrust between the U.S and the USSR?

• Ideological differences, global influence competition, nuclear weapons development, conflicting political systems
• Colonial expansion, territorial disputes, resource sharing
• Cultural exchanges, technological advancements, peaceful coexistence

What methods did the U.S. use to stop the spread of communism in eastern Europe?

• The Truman doctrine

• The Marshall plan

• They bombed Europe

Why did the U.S turn to military action to stop communist aggression in Korea and Vietnam?

• Desire for territorial expansion
• Economic interests
• Policy of containment

How did the Cold War impact American society?

• The Cold War developed a heightened fear In America.

• It started riots

• The economy started to go down.

What was America's role in the Cold War?

• America was one of the two superpowers alongside the Soviet Union, engaging in a political, economic, and military rivalry.
• America was the instigator of the Cold War
• America was neutral during the Cold War

how did different groups respond to the Cold War?

• Groups ignored the Cold War completely
• Various groups responded to the Cold War based on their ideologies and interests, forming military alliances, staying neutral, supporting one side, or protesting against the conflict.
• Groups united to form a single global government

What were the consequences of the Cold War on world affairs?

• Division of the world into two blocs, nuclear proliferation, proxy wars, space race, and establishment of international organizations.
• Global unity and cooperation
• Decrease in international tensions

what caused the Cold War?

• Political and ideological differences between the United States and the Soviet Union
• Joint military exercises between the United States and the Soviet Union
• Economic cooperation between the United States and the Soviet Union

Who stopped the Cold War?

• France and Germany
• United States and the Soviet Union
• United Kingdom and Italy

Who won the Cold War?

• United States
• Russia
• China