VUS SOL Bootcamp #7: Cold War & Modern

Front

Which two ECONOMIC ideologies were at the heart of the Cold War conflict?

Back

Capitalism & Communism

Front

Which two GOVERNMENT systems were at the heart of the Cold War conflict?

Back

Democracy & Authoritarianism

Front

Why is it called a 'Cold' War?

Back

Because there was no direct fighting between the U.S. and Soviet Union

Front

After WWII, and Europe became divided between the Communist-Authoritarian East & the Capitalist-Democratic West, what did Winston Churchill say had descended across Europe?

Back

The Iron Curtain

Front

What was the purpose of the United Nations formed at the end of World War II?

Back

To prevent future global wars

Front

Which alliance was formed by the U.S. to counter Soviet power in Eastern Europe?

Back

NATO

Front

What was the outcome of the occupation of Japan after World War II?

Back

Japan became a democratic & capitalist country

Front

Who occupied West Germany?

Back

The United States, United Kingdom, & France

Front

Which International Organization was formed following World War II with the goal of preventing future major wars and maintain peace?

Back

United Nations

Front

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was created primarily to —

Back

protect Western Europe from communism