Unit 9 (ap World) Flashcards
(25 cards)
What major global conflict occurred from 1939 to 1945?
World War II
True or False: The Cold War was primarily a conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a period of decolonization in Africa and Asia after World War II.
Cold War
What was the primary purpose of the United Nations when it was founded in 1945?
To promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts.
Which economic system is characterized by private ownership and free markets?
Capitalism
What event marked the beginning of the Space Race?
The launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957.
What was was a significant outcome of the Vietnam War?
U.S. withdrawal and Vietnam’s unification
What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?
To aid the economic recovery of European nations after World War II.
True or False: The Berlin Wall was constructed in 1961 to separate East and West Berlin.
True
What was the significance of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962?
It brought the U.S. and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war.
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a policy aimed at containing the spread of communism during the Cold War.
Truman Doctrine
Which movement aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination in the United States during the 1960s?
The Civil Rights Movement
What was the primary focus of the feminist movement in the 1960s and 1970s?
Achieving gender equality and women’s rights.
was a major consequence of the 1973 Oil Crisis?
B) Economic recession in many countries
What is globalization?
The process of increased interconnectedness and interdependence among countries, particularly in trade, culture, and technology.
True or False: The Internet was developed in the 1980s and revolutionized communication.
True
What was the primary goal of the European Union when it was established?
To promote political and economic integration among member states.
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a conflict in the 1990s that resulted in the breakup of Yugoslavia.
Balkan Wars
Which event is often cited as the beginning of the end for the Soviet Union?
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
What is the significance of the 9/11 attacks in 2001?
They led to significant changes in U.S. foreign policy and the War on Terror.
What was one of the major causes of the 2008 financial crisis?
B) Subprime mortgage crisis
What does the term ‘Arab Spring’ refer to?
A series of anti-government protests and uprisings that spread across the Arab world beginning in 2010.
True or False: Climate change is considered one of the major challenges facing the global community today.
True
What was the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global economies?
It caused widespread economic disruption and recession in many countries.
