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Who was the US President during the Berlin Airlift?
Who was the US President during the Berlin Airlift?
- Richard Nixon
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
- John F. Kennedy
- Harry S. Truman (correct)
What year did the Korean War begin?
What year did the Korean War begin?
- 1950 (correct)
- 1953
- 1960
- 1945
How many zones was the city of Berlin divided into during the Berlin Airlift?
How many zones was the city of Berlin divided into during the Berlin Airlift?
- 2
- 5
- 4 (correct)
- 3
What was the main reason the United Nations sent troops to Korea in 1950?
What was the main reason the United Nations sent troops to Korea in 1950?
What was used as the border between North Korea and South Korea?
What was used as the border between North Korea and South Korea?
Who was the rising star in the Republican Party during the 2008 Presidential Election?
Who was the rising star in the Republican Party during the 2008 Presidential Election?
What was the biggest crisis that President Obama faced upon taking office in 2009?
What was the biggest crisis that President Obama faced upon taking office in 2009?
Which of the following were factors contributing to the political divide during President Obama's administration?
Which of the following were factors contributing to the political divide during President Obama's administration?
What was the grand deal made between John Boehner and President Obama after the Republican Congressional elections of 2014?
What was the grand deal made between John Boehner and President Obama after the Republican Congressional elections of 2014?
Which news reporter criticized Barack Obama for increasing government involvement in society?
Which news reporter criticized Barack Obama for increasing government involvement in society?
Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
What event caused Fidel Castro to seek military help from the Soviet Union?
What event caused Fidel Castro to seek military help from the Soviet Union?
What action did the US take when missiles were discovered in Cuba?
What action did the US take when missiles were discovered in Cuba?
Which leader was excluded from the negotiations during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Which leader was excluded from the negotiations during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
What theory suggested that if one country fell to communism, others would follow?
What theory suggested that if one country fell to communism, others would follow?
What major event in 1964 escalated US involvement in Vietnam?
What major event in 1964 escalated US involvement in Vietnam?
Who was the leader of the communist government in North Vietnam?
Who was the leader of the communist government in North Vietnam?
What marked the border between North Vietnam and South Vietnam?
What marked the border between North Vietnam and South Vietnam?
Flashcards
How was Berlin divided?
How was Berlin divided?
The United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union divided Berlin into four zones after World War II.
Why did the Soviet Union blockade Berlin?
Why did the Soviet Union blockade Berlin?
The Soviet Union wanted to force the Allies out of Berlin and control the entire city, so they blocked access to West Berlin by land.
What was the Berlin Airlift?
What was the Berlin Airlift?
The United States and its allies responded to the Soviet Union's blockade of Berlin by airlifting supplies to West Berlin.
What caused the Korean War?
What caused the Korean War?
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What is the 38th Parallel?
What is the 38th Parallel?
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Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
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Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
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What event prior to the Cuban Missile Crisis caused Fidel Castro to look to the Soviet Union for military help?
What event prior to the Cuban Missile Crisis caused Fidel Castro to look to the Soviet Union for military help?
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Describe the Domino Theory.
Describe the Domino Theory.
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What actions did the United States first take when they discovered the missiles?
What actions did the United States first take when they discovered the missiles?
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What leader was left out of the negotiations during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
What leader was left out of the negotiations during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
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What United States President decided to pull American troops out of Vietnam?
What United States President decided to pull American troops out of Vietnam?
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What major Vietnamese city was renamed to Ho Chi Minh City in honor of the leader after the war?
What major Vietnamese city was renamed to Ho Chi Minh City in honor of the leader after the war?
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Who was the rising star of the Republican Party during the 2008 election?
Who was the rising star of the Republican Party during the 2008 election?
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What was the biggest crisis during Obama's presidency?
What was the biggest crisis during Obama's presidency?
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What were some factors contributing to political divide during Obama's presidency?
What were some factors contributing to political divide during Obama's presidency?
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What was the 'grand deal' after the 2014 Congressional election?
What was the 'grand deal' after the 2014 Congressional election?
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Who criticized Obama for the government's involvement in society?
Who criticized Obama for the government's involvement in society?
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Study Notes
Berlin Airlift
- The Soviet Union controlled the city of Berlin during the Berlin Airlift
- The US President during the Berlin Airlift was President Truman
- Berlin was divided into 4 zones
- The main commodity airlifted was coal
- Around 65% of the cargo airlifted was coal
- By instigating a blockade of Allied occupation zones in Berlin, what did Soviet leader Joseph Stalin hoped to bring about? An Allied withdrawal
- What was the international organization that was created by western nations and the United States after the Berlin Airlift to stop the spread of Soviet communism? NATO
Korean War
- North Korea is ruled by a communist government
- Japan controlled the Korean peninsula before World War II
- North Korea started the Korean War in 1950
- The Korean War is known as the Forgotten War
- The 38th parallel was used as the border between North and South Korea
- China entered the war to support North Korea
- The main reason the United Nations sent troops to Korea in 1950 was to prevent North Korea from conquering South Korea
- Douglas MacArthur was the main general for the United Nations and United States at the start of the Korean War
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Test your knowledge on two significant events during the Cold War: the Berlin Airlift and the Korean War. This quiz covers key figures, political strategies, and international relations that shaped the outcomes of these historical milestones.
