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9 - World History

Cold War Part 2

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What did the Domino Theory support? Countries resisting (against) Communism
What is the Domino Theory? U.S. policy in Southeast Asia that supported countries resisting Communism. When on country falls, others will follow?
What is another name for The Korean War? The Forgotten War
During the Korean War, who attacked who? North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950
What was the 1st conflict of Cold War that was an armed conflict between two states that represented countries that are no involved? The Proxy War
What was the outcome of The Korean War? Cease fire signed in 1953 with an increased military presence in South Korea and North Korea becoming a Communist state.
Why did the Soviets invade Afghanistan? To support the communist government against the 'mujahedeen' (guerrilla freedom fighters)
Who were the 'mujahedeen'? nationalist freedom fighters from the mountainous areas of the largely rural country. They had no formal military training or advanced weaponry.
What was the role of the US in the Afghan War? The US was concerned that the Soviets would use Afghanistan as a way to spread Communism into the Middle East, so they and their Allies provided training, supplies, and weapons to the mujahedeen rebels.
What were the results of the Afghan War? Between 1-2 million Afghans died; US withdrew financial support to the rebels after the Soviet forces withdrew; different tribes began to fight for control of Afghanistan until the Taliban established rule in 1991.
Which countries were involved in the Arms Race during the Cold War? USA v. USSR
How did the Soviets respond to the two atomic bombs dropped by the US at the end of WW2? They tested their first atomic bomb in 1949, and the Arms Race began.
What role did ICBMs (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles) play in the Arms Race? Both countries (US and USSR) built missile defenses that would shoot down ICBMs.
What is the Mutual Assured Destruction (M.A.D.)? Both countries (US and USSR) could destroy the other in case of attack; both sides would be destroyed.
What was the effect (result) of the Arms Race? It was expensive for both countries (US and USSR); SALT I and SALT II treaties were signed; and ended with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.
Who was the leader of the Soviets from 1985-1991 who was more open to Western style reforms? Mikhall Gorbachev
What means "openness" and called for more open discussion of political, economic, and social issues? glasnost
What is the very radical reform that was least successful, a restructuring of the economy where power was given to some markets/private hands and similar to a mixed economy? Perestroika
What was the result of Gorbachev's reign? none of his policies were carried out completely and the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991.
How and why were Eastern European countries able to break away from Communism? a democracy movement was sweeping across Eastern Europe and Gorbachev declared he would not interfere in Eastern European political and economic reforms. Solidarity was legalized.
What is Solidarity? an independent, unlawful labor union demanding economic and political changes.
What happened after the Berlin Wall eventually came down? East and West Germany reunified into a single German state on October 3, 1990.
True or False. The Berlin Wall actually fell down. False. It was chipped away at for over a couple years and eventually went away when pieces were cleaned up and taken.
What was the economic result of the Soviet Union collapse in 1991? negative impact on global economy and the economy of Eastern Europe
What were the effects in Russian society of the Soviet Union collapse? increased levels of crime, corruptions, and rise of oligarchs and increased presence of Russian mafia.
What impact was made on USA after the Soviet Union collapse in 1991? Increased level of power for the US and for 20+ years, America takes the prime leadership position in global affairs.
Created by: SummitHS
 

 



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