Cold War Flashcard

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What was the Cold War primarily about?

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A period of political tension and military rivalry between the USA and USSR

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What were the philosophical differences that contributed to the Cold War? Options: Democracy vs. Monarchy, Socialism vs. Fascism, Liberalism vs. Conservatism

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Communism vs. Capitalism

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Who was the creator of the containment policy?

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George F. Kennan

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In which year was the containment policy tested in Greece and Turkey?

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1947

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In which year did George Marshall give a speech calling for a massive American aid program to help rebuild Europe?

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1949

Front

How much money did the US spend on the Marshall Plan between 1948-1951?

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13 Billion dollars

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How many countries benefited from the US aid under the Marshall Plan between 1948-1951?

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17

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After World War II, into how many zones was Germany divided?

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Four

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What was the capital of Germany that was also divided after World War II?

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Berlin

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What political system was established in the western part of Germany after World War II?

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Democracy