Introduction to the Cold War

What was the Cold War?

• Period of tension between the Soviet Union and the U.S. after WWII.

• A military conflict between NATO and the Warsaw Pact
• An economic alliance formed in the 1980s
• A peaceful negotiation between world leaders

What was the Berlin Airlift?

• A military operation to supply West Berlin during the Soviet blockade.

• A military operation to invade East Berlin.
• A humanitarian mission to evacuate refugees from Berlin.
• A peace treaty signed between East and West Berlin.

What was the Marshall Plan?

• A U.S. program providing aid to Western Europe for post-WWII recovery.

• An initiative to promote tourism in Western Europe.
• A plan to establish a new currency in Europe.
• A military strategy used by the U.S. during the Cold War.

What was the Truman Doctrine?

• A military alliance formed by the U.S. and its allies against China.
• A plan to promote economic growth in Europe after World War II.
• A strategy to expand U.S. territories in Latin America.
• A U.S. policy to contain communism by supporting countries resisting Soviet influence.

What was containment during the Cold War?

• Containment was a military alliance against NATO.
• Containment was a strategy to prevent the spread of communism during the Cold War.
• Containment was a policy to support colonialism in Asia.
• Containment aimed to promote communism worldwide.

What were satellite nations?

• Countries under the influence or control of a more powerful nation, especially during the Cold War.
• Countries that were economically independent during the Cold War.
• Nations that were allies of the United States in World War II.
• Regions that had no political influence from any superpower.

What was the iron curtain?

• A physical barrier built to separate countries in Europe.
• A famous novel about the Cold War.
• A type of military equipment used during World War II.
• A metaphorical division between Eastern and Western Europe during the Cold War.

What is the United Nations?

• An international organization that promotes peace, security, and cooperation among countries.

• A cultural institution that promotes art and literature worldwide.
• An economic organization focused solely on trade agreements.
• A global military alliance for defense purposes.

Why were there rising tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union after WWII?

• Cultural exchanges promoting friendship
• Economic competition over resources
• Military alliances against third countries
• Ideological conflicts, power struggles, and differing post-war goals.

Why did the U.S. want to help so many European countries after WWII?

• To promote American culture and values
• To establish military bases in Europe
• To prevent the spread of communism and promote economic recovery.

• To increase trade tariffs on European goods