
Cold War Vocabulary
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12th Grade
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Fill in the blank: The _______ was a conflict between the US and the Soviet Union.
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'Cold War' as it refers to the prolonged conflict between the US and the Soviet Union, characterized by political tension, military rivalry, and ideological differences without direct military confrontation.
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The _______ Doctrine stated that the U.S. would support any nation threatened by Communism.
Answer explanation
The Truman Doctrine, announced in 1947, asserted that the U.S. would provide political, military, and economic assistance to countries resisting communism, marking a significant shift in American foreign policy.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ Plan was a U.S. program of economic aid for the reconstruction of Europe.
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'Marshall' because the Marshall Plan was a U.S. initiative launched in 1948 to provide economic aid for the reconstruction of European countries after World War II.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ Curtain was a political barrier that isolated the peoples of Eastern Europe after WWII.
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'Iron' as it refers to the 'Iron Curtain,' a term popularized by Winston Churchill to describe the division between Western powers and Eastern Europe after WWII, symbolizing the political and ideological barrier.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ Bloc consisted of Soviet allies in eastern Europe.
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'Eastern' as it refers to the Eastern Bloc, which was a group of Soviet-aligned countries in Eastern Europe during the Cold War. This term specifically identifies the geopolitical alliance.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ Policy was a US policy to stop the expansion of the Soviet Union and Communism.
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'Containment'. This policy aimed to prevent the spread of Soviet influence and communism during the Cold War, marking a significant strategy in U.S. foreign relations.
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Fill in the blank: _______ is an alliance made to defend one another if attacked by any other country.
Answer explanation
NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance formed to provide collective defense. If one member is attacked, all members are obligated to respond, making it a key example of mutual defense.
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