The cold war Flashcards
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How long did the cold war last?
1945 - 1989
Who are the superpowers?
USA and Soviet Union
How did the superpowers compete during the cold war?
Propaganda, spies, giving aid to smaller countries, involving themselves in local wars
What two weapons did both superpowers make during this time?
Hydrogen bomb, Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs)
When did the arms race start?
1949
When did the space race start?
1957
Who made the first advancement and what was it?
USSR made the first advancement. They sent the first satellite into space.
What was the USSR satellite called?
Sputnik = fellow traveller
What advancement was made in 1961?
USSR sent the first man and women into space
What were the names of the first Russian man and women in space?
Yuri Gargarin - man
Valentina Tershkova - women
When was the USA moon landing?
1969
What did the allies do with Germany after the second war?
They would control Germany until a proper government was formed
How many zones was Germany split into?
4 zones, each country controlling one
What were the two main sides of Germany?
The Eastern side - communist control
The Western side - capitalism control
Which side was Berlin in?
The Eastern side
How long was the Berlin Blockade?
1948 - 1949
What was the Berlin Blockade?
The Soviet side of Germany tried to force the Western countries in Berlin to leave. So they blocked all entrances into Berlin so no one could leave/enter. No food or supplies were brought to the Western side
What did the Western countries do to help people in Berlin?
They flew food and supplies in every single minute
When was the Berlin wall built?
July 1961
Who became leader of the Soviet Union in 1985?
Mikhail Gorbachev
What two policies did he make?
Perestroika - rebuild Soviet economy
Glasnost - freedom of speech
When did the Berlin wall fall?
November 1989
How did it fall?
People stormed the wall and took it down with their bare hands
What happened in 1990?
East and West Germany became one
