The cold war Flashcards
Why the cold war began 1945-1955 (27 cards)
What was the relationship between the USA and the USSR during the Cold War?
They never liked or trusted each other.
What prevented the USA and the USSR from going to war?
Nuclear weapons.
What is the main point of Communist ideology?
It is meant to spread.
What actions did both the USA and USSR take regarding agreements?
Both sides renegaded on agreements fairly early on.
What was Jan Masaryk’s fate and who was likely involved?
He was probably murdered by the Soviets.
What was a significant disagreement at the Conferences between the USA and USSR?
Disagreements over reparations.
What did the USA promise regarding reparations?
To collect reparations.
What were the differing views on Germany between the USA and USSR?
US Capitalist and strong vs. USSR Communist and weak.
What did the US announce in May 1946 regarding German reparations?
Reparations will only be paid with a national plan for the German economy.
What was the outcome of the London Conference of 1947?
It ended in failure.
What happened on June 20th, 1948, that caused chaos in the eastern zone?
The Deutsche Mark (DM) was introduced.
When did the Berlin Blockade begin?
June 23rd, 1948.
What was the result of the Communist bloc winning in Poland in January 1948?
The Communist bloc won 394 seats.
What happened in Romania in November 1946?
The Communist Front won 80% of the vote.
What led to the establishment of a Communist People’s Republic in Romania?
The abdication of the King of Romania in December 1947.
What was the Truman Doctrine focused on?
Containing Communism.
What amount was given to Greece and Turkey under the Truman Doctrine?
$400 million.
What did the US want to encourage during the Paris Conference in July 1947?
European integration.
What was COMINFORM?
A rival conference set up by Eastern bloc countries.
What percentage of the vote did Communists achieve in France in 1945?
26%.
Fill in the blank: The US funded non-Communist Parties in Italy during the 1948 elections to a tune of _______.
$10 million.
What significant event did the Berlin Blockade lead to in 1949?
The separation of West Germany and East Germany.
What was the impact of the Berlin Blockade on NATO?
It led to the formation of NATO in 1949.
When did the USA first develop the atomic bomb?
1945.
