Chp 9 Flashcards
(19 cards)
What significant global event marked the beginning of the modern era in world politics?
The end of World War II in 1945
This event led to the establishment of the United Nations and a new world order.
What was the primary ideological conflict during the Cold War?
The conflict between capitalism and communism
This ideological struggle influenced global alliances and conflicts.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a military alliance formed by the Soviet Union and its Eastern Bloc allies.
Warsaw Pact
What major event in 1962 brought the world close to nuclear war?
The Cuban Missile Crisis
This crisis involved the Soviet Union placing nuclear missiles in Cuba, leading to a standoff with the United States.
Which two countries were the primary superpowers during the Cold War?
- United States
- Soviet Union
True or False: The Cold War was characterized by direct military confrontations between the USA and the USSR.
False
The Cold War primarily involved proxy wars, espionage, and political maneuvering rather than direct conflict.
What major political change occurred in Eastern Europe in 1989?
The fall of communist regimes
This was marked by events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall and peaceful revolutions in several countries.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a policy aimed at containing the spread of communism.
Truman Doctrine
What was the significance of the Berlin Wall?
Symbolized the division between East and West during the Cold War
Its construction in 1961 and subsequent fall in 1989 were pivotal moments in Cold War history.
Which organization was established to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts after World War II?
United Nations
What was the economic policy known as that aimed to rebuild Europe after World War II?
Marshall Plan
This U.S. initiative provided financial aid to help rebuild European economies.
What term describes the period of increased tension and competition between the USA and USSR from the late 1940s to the early 1990s?
Cold War
True or False: The Cold War ended with the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.
True
What was the main purpose of NATO, formed in 1949?
To provide collective defense against aggression
NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a conflict in Southeast Asia that became a significant point of contention during the Cold War.
Vietnam War
What major economic changes occurred in the Soviet Union in the 1980s under Mikhail Gorbachev?
- Perestroika (restructuring)
- Glasnost (openness)
What event in 1989 is often seen as the symbolic end of the Cold War?
The fall of the Berlin Wall
What was the primary goal of the United Nations after its establishment?
To maintain international peace and security
Which doctrine articulated the U.S. strategy of containing communism?
Containment Policy
