Understanding the Cold War Origins

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What was the primary purpose of the Yalta Conference held in 1945?

Back

To divide Germany into occupation zones

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Which term describes the ideological conflict between the United States and the U.S.S.R. during the Cold War?

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Cold War

Front

Identify one major movement in China during the Cold War period.

Back

The Cultural Revolution

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Which event marked the beginning of the Cold War era? Options: The Berlin Airlift, The Cuban Missile Crisis, The Korean War, The Vietnam War

Back

The Berlin Airlift

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What was the primary goal of the Truman Doctrine?

Back

To prevent the spread of communism

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Explain the significance of the Iron Curtain during the Cold War.

Back

It symbolized the division between communist and non-communist countries in Europe.

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What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?

Back

To rebuild European economies after World War II

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Describe the impact of the Berlin Airlift on U.S.-Soviet relations.

Back

It increased tensions and solidified the division of Berlin.

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Which alliance was formed by the United States and its allies during the Cold War?

Back

NATO

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What was the Domino Theory in the context of the Cold War?

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The belief that if one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would follow.