End Of Bipolarity Flashcards
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What was the Cold War?
The Cold War was a period of ideological competition between capitalism (led by the USA) and communism (led by the USSR).
What led to the establishment of bipolarity?
The decline of European powers after World War II and the end of American isolation contributed to the establishment of bipolarity.
What role did the USA play in the post-World War II era?
After World War II, the USA re-announced its role in international politics and became a superpower.
What were the military alliances formed during the Cold War?
The military alliances included NATO, SEATO, and ANZUS for the USA, and the Warsaw Pact for the USSR.
What was the significance of the Marshall Plan?
The Marshall Plan provided economic assistance to countries under American influence to counter Soviet expansion.
What was the Iron Curtain?
The Iron Curtain was a term used to describe the division between Western Europe (influenced by the USA) and Eastern Europe (influenced by the USSR).
What triggered the nuclear arms race?
The nuclear arms race was triggered by the USA’s atomic attack on Japan and the USSR’s rapid acquisition of nuclear power.
What was the purpose of military alliances during the Cold War?
The purpose of military alliances was to increase security and influence in the context of the emerging bipolar world.
What does bipolarity refer to in international relations?
Bipolarity refers to a distribution of power in which two states hold the majority of cultural, military, and economic influence.
Which two superpowers dominated the world during the Cold War?
The United States and the Soviet Union.
True or False: Bipolarity leads to a more stable international system.
True.
Fill in the blank: The period of bipolarity during the Cold War was characterized by __________.
ideological conflict between capitalism and communism.
What was the main ideological conflict during the Cold War?
The conflict between capitalism (led by the United States) and communism (led by the Soviet Union).
Multiple choice: Which event marked the beginning of the Cold War?
The end of World War II.
What is a significant consequence of bipolarity in international politics?
The formation of military alliances, such as NATO and the Warsaw Pact.
True or False: Bipolarity encourages the emergence of multiple regional powers.
False.
What term describes the strategy of avoiding direct conflict between superpowers?
Detente.
Fill in the blank: The arms race during the Cold War was primarily between the __________ and the __________.
United States; Soviet Union.
What does the term ‘proxy wars’ refer to?
Conflicts where two opposing countries support combatants that serve their interests instead of waging war directly.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT a result of the Cold War?
Global disarmament.
What was the significance of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
It was a 13-day confrontation that brought the US and the Soviet Union close to nuclear war.
True or False: The end of bipolarity led to the emergence of a unipolar world order.
True.
What is one of the primary criticisms of bipolarity?
It can lead to an arms race and military buildup.
Fill in the blank: The concept of __________ describes the balance of power maintained by two superpowers.
bipolarity.
