Unit 8 (ap World) Flashcards
(24 cards)
What major global conflict occurred from 1939 to 1945?
World War II
True or False: The Cold War was primarily a military confrontation.
False
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a symbolic divide between Western and Eastern Europe during the Cold War.
Iron Curtain
What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?
To aid in the economic recovery of Western European countries after World War II.
Which event marked the beginning of the Space Race?
The launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957.
Multiple choice: Which country was divided into East and West during the Cold War? A) Germany B) France C) Italy D) Japan
A) Germany
What was the main consequence of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
It brought the United States and the Soviet Union close to nuclear war, leading to a de-escalation of tensions.
True or False: The United Nations was established after World War I.
False
What doctrine was aimed at containing the spread of communism?
The Truman Doctrine
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a series of protests in 1960s America against the Vietnam War.
Anti-war movement
What was the primary purpose of the NATO alliance?
To provide collective defense against aggression, particularly from the Soviet Union.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a key event in the civil rights movement? A) The Great Migration B) The New Deal C) The March on Washington D) The Dust Bowl
C) The March on Washington
What significant event occurred in 1989 that symbolized the end of the Cold War?
The fall of the Berlin Wall.
True or False: The Rwandan Genocide occurred in 1994.
True
What was the primary aim of the European Union when it was established?
To promote economic and political integration among member states.
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a geopolitical strategy to prevent the expansion of communism in Asia.
Domino Theory
What was the significance of the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989?
They represented a demand for political reform and greater freedoms in China.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War II? A) Treaty of Versailles B) Economic depression C) The rise of fascism D) The establishment of the League of Nations
D) The establishment of the League of Nations
What was the main focus of the feminist movements in the 20th century?
To achieve equal rights and opportunities for women.
True or False: The Vietnam War ended in 1975 with the fall of Saigon.
True
What is globalization?
The process of increased interconnectedness and interdependence among countries, particularly in economic, cultural, and political aspects.
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a policy aimed at ending apartheid in South Africa.
Anti-apartheid movement
What was the primary impact of the 9/11 attacks in the United States?
It led to significant changes in U.S. foreign and domestic policy, including the War on Terror.
Multiple choice: Which of the following events is associated with the end of colonialism? A) The Berlin Conference B) The decolonization of Africa C) The Cold War D) The Industrial Revolution
B) The decolonization of Africa
