Basic Facts about the Cold War

Question 1

what was the Cold War a rivalry between?

Answer 1

rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies

Question 2

what was the cold a stalemate of?

Answer 2

the Cold War was a nuclear stalemate between two super-states each possessing a weapon in which millions could be wiped out in a few seconds

Question 3

What did the Americans fear?

Answer 3

they feared the permanent soviet domination of Eastern Europe and the threat of Soviet influenced communist parties coming to power

Question 4

what were the intentions of the soviets?

Answer 4

the soviets were determined to maintain control of Eastern Europe and spread communism worldwide

Question 5

when did the Cold War solidify?

Answer 5

the Cold War had solidified by 1947-1948 when the U.S. began to provide aid through he Marshall plan

Question 6

due to the fear of communism what policy did the United States adopt?

Answer 6

driven by fear of communism the United States adopted a policy of containment, intervening in the politics of countries across the globe