S.S. Cold War ch38 Flashcards
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What was the Cold War?
The nonviolent war against US and the Soviet Union
This period was characterized by political tension, military rivalry, and ideological conflict.
Who was Winston Churchill?
A prime minister of the UK
Churchill was a key figure during World War II and the early years of the Cold War.
Who was Joseph Stalin?
A president of the Soviet Union
Stalin led the Soviet Union during a significant part of the Cold War.
Who was FDR (Franklin D. Roosevelt)?
A president of the US
FDR was president during the Great Depression and most of World War II.
What was the Yalta Conference?
Meeting between big 3 allied leaders to plan future of post-WW2 Europe
The conference included leaders from the US, UK, and Soviet Union.
What was the Potsdam Conference?
Meeting of the big 3 allied leaders in Potsdam, Germany to finalize post-WW2 plans for Europe
This conference took place after Germany’s surrender.
What was the UN Atomic Energy Commission?
A panel to propose ways to control atomic energy
This commission aimed to prevent nuclear proliferation.
What was the Baruch Plan?
A plan to control nuclear weapons
Proposed by Bernard Baruch, it aimed for international control of atomic energy.
Who was Harry Truman?
Another president of the US
Truman succeeded FDR and implemented the Truman Doctrine.
What does the term ‘Iron Curtain’ refer to?
The imaginary barrier between Eastern and Western Europe
Coined by Churchill, it symbolized the ideological divide.
Define Communism.
A system where society, rather than individuals, owns and controls factories and land, aiming for a classless society with shared resources and wealth
Communism was a central ideology of the Soviet Union.
Define Capitalism.
A system where private actors own and control property
Capitalism emphasizes individual ownership and free markets.
What is the Policy of Containment?
To restrict the expansion of Soviet influence around the world
This policy was a cornerstone of US foreign policy during the Cold War.
What was the Truman Doctrine?
Aid countries that are trying to resist communism
Announced in 1947, it aimed to support free peoples.
Who was George Marshall?
The architect of the Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan aimed to aid economic recovery in Europe after WW2.
What was the Marshall Plan?
Aid economic recovery in Europe after WW2 by offering substantial funds
It was instrumental in rebuilding Western European economies.
What was the Molotov Plan?
Aid economic recovery in Europe after WW2 by establishing agreements between the Soviet Union and other COMECON members
This plan was a response to the Marshall Plan.
What is COMECON?
Council for Mutual Economic Assistance, aimed to coordinate economic activities among socialist countries
It was established to counteract the Marshall Plan.
