WWII, Cold War & Decolonization Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What were the results of WWII?
A
Two superpowers emerged: USA and USSR.
2
Q
What happened during the Cold War?
A
US and USSR avoided direct war because of nuclear risk.
3
Q
Why did the US get involved in East Asia?
A
To stop North Korea from unifying the peninsula under communism.
4
Q
What ended the Cold War?
A
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
5
Q
How did Africa and Asia gain independence?
A
Through protests, boycotts, and fighting colonizers.
6
Q
What is genocide?
A
Killing or trying to wipe out a group of people.
