Cold War

The Cold War began because the United States and some European countries wanted to stop the spread of communism.

_______ is an organization that was formed to prevent the Soviet Union from attacking Western Europe.

This war was fought from 1950 - 1953 and resulted in communist rule in the North part of the country and democracy in the South.

In 1962, there was a tense, 13-day standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union. This event is known as the _____________________________________.

The ____________________ occurred because the Soviet Union built blockades around West Berlin to block supplies from reaching the people who lived there.

This war lasted for 20 years and resulted in a cease-fire.

Which U.S. president was in office during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

The Berlin Air Lift took place from 1948-1949 and delivered tons of supplies to people of West Berlin.

The Soviet Union fought together with the United States and the allies during World War 2.

The __________________ was a group of countries that divided Europe based on political ideas (communism vs. democracy).

Which 2 countries were the biggest supporters of North Korea during the Korean War?

Which is a term used to describe a policy that strives to stop the spread of communism.

The public and media portrayed the Vietnam War in a very positive light.

South Vietnam eventually surrendered to North Vietnam and Vietnam is now one communist nation.

The Viet Cong were South Vietnamese that wanted a communist nation.