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The term 'The Third World' was coined by economist Alfred Sauvy in 1952 to describe the countries aligned with the Soviet bloc.
The term 'The Third World' was coined by economist Alfred Sauvy in 1952 to describe the countries aligned with the Soviet bloc.
False
The Eisenhower Doctrine was specifically focused on supporting Western European countries against communist influence.
The Eisenhower Doctrine was specifically focused on supporting Western European countries against communist influence.
False
NATO was established as a military alliance to counter the spread of communism.
NATO was established as a military alliance to counter the spread of communism.
True
The United Nations was formed on October 24, 1945, with the primary goal of promoting capitalism worldwide.
The United Nations was formed on October 24, 1945, with the primary goal of promoting capitalism worldwide.
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The Warsaw Pact was created as a response to the Marshall Plan.
The Warsaw Pact was created as a response to the Marshall Plan.
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Glasnost was a policy introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev that focused on military expansion.
Glasnost was a policy introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev that focused on military expansion.
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The Bandung Conference aimed to promote non-alignment among Afro-Asian nations.
The Bandung Conference aimed to promote non-alignment among Afro-Asian nations.
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Détente refers to a period of increasing tensions between the US and USSR during the Cold War.
Détente refers to a period of increasing tensions between the US and USSR during the Cold War.
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SALT I was an agreement aimed at limiting strategic arms between the US and USSR.
SALT I was an agreement aimed at limiting strategic arms between the US and USSR.
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The Sino-Soviet Split marked a period of cooperation between communist China and the USSR.
The Sino-Soviet Split marked a period of cooperation between communist China and the USSR.
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Study Notes
Cold War Events and Organizations
- 1952: The term "Third World" emerged, differentiating it from capitalist (First World) and communist (Second World) blocs. It encompassed Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
- March 12, 1947: The Truman Doctrine, providing financial aid to Greece and Turkey, aimed to counter communist expansion.
- June 5, 1947: The Marshall Plan offered economic assistance to Western European countries to rebuild after WWII, preventing communist influence.
- 1957: The Eisenhower Doctrine offered assistance to Middle Eastern countries resisting communist pressure.
- April 1949: NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) formed, a Western military alliance built to counter the Soviet Union.
- September 1954: SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) formed, a collective security pact to oppose communism in Southeast Asia.
- February 24, 1955: The Central Treaty Organization (CENTO) was established, aiming to prevent communist expansion. Its headquarters was initially in Baghdad, but later moved to Ankara (Turkey).
- October 24, 1945: The United Nations was created for global peace and security.
- UN Security Council: Composed of 15 members, including 5 permanent (with veto power) and 10 rotating members.
- Veto power: Permanent members of the Security Council can block any resolution.
- "Iron Curtain": A metaphorical term for the division between Eastern and Western Europe, coined by Winston Churchill.
- Cold War Conflicts: International tensions included the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Cold War Ideologies and Policies
- Cominform: A communist information bureau, established in 1947 to coordinate communist efforts, and spread communist ideology.
- Comintern: A global communist organization.
- Jdanoff Doctrine: (September 22, 1947) A Soviet policy that divided the world into communist (democratic) and capitalist (imperialist) blocs.
- October 6, 1947: The Cominform was established by Jdanoff, aiming to spread communist influence and monitor Western movements.
- 1949: Comecon, an economic alliance among Eastern European Communist states, formed to foster economic cooperation.
- May 14, 1955: The Warsaw Pact was founded, a Soviet-led military alliance in response to NATO.
- 1953: Death of Stalin, changing the Soviet leadership to the "Troika" (collective leadership).
- "Troika": Khrushchev, Molotov, and Malenkov, who briefly governed the USSR after Stalin's death.
Cold War Diplomacy/Events
- 1961: Cuban Missile Crisis—one of the most critical moments of direct confrontation during the Cold War.
- 1953: The term "détente" (relaxation of tension) emerged.
- 1962: Increased detente between the US and USSR, with the signing of the Limited Test Ban Treaty.
- April 1955: Bandung Conference held in Indonesia—a forum for Afro-Asian countries to express their support for non-alignment and decolonization.
- June 18-24, 1955: The Bandung Conference took place, advocating for non-alignment and the independence of colonized nations.
- June 01 1961: The formation of the Non-Aligned Movement.
- June 18 - 24 1955, The Bandung Conference took place to promote solidarity among Afro-Asian nations.
- 1961: Formation of the Non-Aligned Movement.
- 1972 SALT I Agreement between the US and the Soviet Union—an effort to limit the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
- 1979: SALT II Agreement between the US and the Soviet Union—intensified efforts to limit strategic weapons deployment.
- 1990: The end of the Cold War—collapse of the Soviet Union marking the beginning of the post-Cold War era and the emergence of the unipolar world.
Other Concepts
- Non-alignment: A movement advocating for neutrality in the Cold War, not aligning with either the US or USSR blocs.
- Détente: Relaxation of Cold War tensions.
- Peaceful Coexistence: A Soviet policy advocating for peaceful relations and cooperation with the West.
- Containment: A US policy to prevent the spread of communism.
- Detente: A period of lessened tension between the US and USSR
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Explore the significant events and organizations that shaped the Cold War era. From the establishment of NATO to the Eisenhower Doctrine, this quiz covers key milestones in the struggle between the capitalist and communist blocs. Test your knowledge on how these events influenced global relations.
