The Cold War

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At which conference did the Allies and the Soviet Union meet to plan the post-World War II world? Options: The Yalta Conference, The Potsdam Conference, The Tehran Conference, The Paris Peace Conference

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The Yalta Conference

Front

What term refers to the Eastern European nations of Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia, which were established as pro-communist governments by the Soviet Union?

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Satellite nations

Front

After watching the communist takeover in Eastern Europe, the former British prime minister Winston Churchill referred to an "_________" descending across Europe.

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Iron Curtain

Front

This policy limited the spread of communism through diplomatic, economic, and military support.

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Containment

Front

During the Cold War, which operation symbolized the Western Allies' determination to resist Soviet aggression and provide essential supplies to West Berlin during the Soviet blockade?

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Berlin Airlift

Front

Which military alliance was formed by Western European and North American countries to counter the perceived threat of the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

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NATO

Front

During the Cold War, what was the military alliance formed in response to NATO, primarily consisting of Eastern European countries aligned with the Soviet Union?

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Warsaw Pact

Front

What conflict erupted in Korea, pitting the Communist-backed North against the Capitalist-backed South, ultimately resulting in a stalemate and lasting division of the territory?

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Korean War

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Which U.S. president was a former World War II General and implemented policies like 'Massive Retaliation' and 'Brinkmanship' during the Cold War?

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

Front

What is a common feature between "massive retaliation" and "brinkmanship" in Cold War strategies?

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Both emphasize intimidation and nuclear threats.