Unit #10-Cold War Key Vocab (Quizs)

Mikhail Gorbachev

• The last leader of the Soviet Union, serving from 1985 until its dissolution in 1991, known for his policies of glasnost and perestroika.

• The first leader of the Soviet Union, known for his role in the Russian Revolution.

• A prominent Russian novelist and playwright of the 20th century.

• The leader of the Soviet Union during World War II.

Glasnost

• A policy that called for increased openness and transparency in government institutions and activities in the Soviet Union.

• A military strategy used during the Cold War.

• A cultural movement promoting traditional Soviet values.

• An economic reform aimed at privatizing state-owned enterprises.

Ethel and Julius Rosenberg Trial

• A trial in 1951 where the Rosenbergs were convicted of passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union and executed in 1953.

• A trial in 1965 regarding civil rights violations in the South.

• A trial in 1945 concerning war crimes in Europe.

• A trial in 1972 about the Watergate scandal.

Camp David Accords

• Agreements between Israel and Egypt signed in 1978 that led to a peace treaty between the two countries.

• A series of military alliances formed in the Middle East in the 1960s.

• A peace agreement between Israel and Jordan signed in 1994.

• An economic treaty between the United States and Egypt established in 1980.

Containment

• A military strategy to invade enemy territories.

• A geopolitical strategy to stop the expansion of an enemy, specifically the spread of communism during the Cold War.

• A diplomatic approach to foster alliances with communist countries.

• An economic policy aimed at reducing trade with rival nations.

War Powers Act

• A federal law intended to check the U.S. president's power to commit the United States to an armed conflict without the consent of the U.S. Congress.

• A law that allows the president to declare war without any limitations.

• A regulation that restricts the military budget of the United States.

• A treaty that requires the president to consult with NATO before engaging in military action.

Arms Race

• A competition between two superpowers to have the best armed forces.

• A treaty to limit the number of nuclear weapons.

• A strategy to promote disarmament among nations.

• A collaboration between countries to enhance military technology.

Marshall Plan

• An American initiative to aid Western Europe, providing over $12 billion in economic assistance after World War II.

• A military strategy used by the United States during the Cold War.

• A program to promote tourism in Western Europe after World War II.

• A trade agreement between the United States and European countries.

Ronald Reagan

• The 40th President of the United States from 1981 to 1989, known for his conservative policies and role in ending the Cold War.

• The 35th President of the United States who served from 1961 to 1963.

• A famous actor and director who became a political figure in the 20th century.

• The 44th President of the United States who served from 2009 to 2017.

Cuban Missile Crisis

• A 13-day confrontation in 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over Soviet ballistic missiles deployed in Cuba.

• A peace treaty signed between the US and Cuba in 1961.

• A military operation conducted by the US to invade Cuba in 1963.

• A diplomatic meeting held in 1960 to discuss trade relations with Cuba.