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New minimalist and Cold War merch available for sale, including limited edition Churchill character pin. - Lenin, the Russian communist, was transported back to Russia by the Germans, leading to a government overthrow and the rise of ______.
New minimalist and Cold War merch available for sale, including limited edition Churchill character pin. - Lenin, the Russian communist, was transported back to Russia by the Germans, leading to a government overthrow and the rise of ______.
Communism
Stalin succeeded Lenin, implemented Five-Year Plans, and ruled with ______, eliminating opponents.
Stalin succeeded Lenin, implemented Five-Year Plans, and ruled with ______, eliminating opponents.
terror
Allies (USA, UK, Soviet Union) held post-World War II conferences to decide future actions, leading to tensions and the start of the ______.
Allies (USA, UK, Soviet Union) held post-World War II conferences to decide future actions, leading to tensions and the start of the ______.
Cold War
Truman Doctrine marked the official declaration of the Cold War by the US to prevent ______'s spread.
Truman Doctrine marked the official declaration of the Cold War by the US to prevent ______'s spread.
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Marshall Plan provided 12 billion dollars to Western Europe for economic recovery, in contrast to Stalin's rival plans 'COMECON' and 'COMINFORM'.
Marshall Plan provided 12 billion dollars to Western Europe for economic recovery, in contrast to Stalin's rival plans 'COMECON' and 'COMINFORM'.
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Berlin Airlift successfully supplied West Berlin during Stalin's blockade, showcasing Western ______.
Berlin Airlift successfully supplied West Berlin during Stalin's blockade, showcasing Western ______.
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China became communist under Mao Zedong and formed a defense treaty with the Soviet Union, posing a threat to the ______.
China became communist under Mao Zedong and formed a defense treaty with the Soviet Union, posing a threat to the ______.
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Korea was divided post-World War II, leading to a civil war culminating in North Korea's surprise invasion of South Korea with Soviet support, prompting UN ______.
Korea was divided post-World War II, leading to a civil war culminating in North Korea's surprise invasion of South Korea with Soviet support, prompting UN ______.
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After pushing the North Koreans out of Seoul, the West continued up the Korean Peninsula, leading to China's concern about UN ______.
After pushing the North Koreans out of Seoul, the West continued up the Korean Peninsula, leading to China's concern about UN ______.
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General Douglas MacArthur reassured President Truman that China would not get involved in the Korean War, while half a million Chinese troops crossed into ______.
General Douglas MacArthur reassured President Truman that China would not get involved in the Korean War, while half a million Chinese troops crossed into ______.
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New minimalist and Cold War merch available for sale, including limited edition Churchill character pin. - Lenin, the Russian communist, was transported back to Russia by the Germans, leading to a government overthrow and the rise of ______.
New minimalist and Cold War merch available for sale, including limited edition Churchill character pin. - Lenin, the Russian communist, was transported back to Russia by the Germans, leading to a government overthrow and the rise of ______.
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Stalin succeeded Lenin, implemented Five-Year Plans, and ruled with ______, eliminating opponents.
Stalin succeeded Lenin, implemented Five-Year Plans, and ruled with ______, eliminating opponents.
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Allies (USA, UK, Soviet Union) held post-World War II conferences to decide future actions, leading to tensions and the start of the ______.
Allies (USA, UK, Soviet Union) held post-World War II conferences to decide future actions, leading to tensions and the start of the ______.
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Truman Doctrine marked the official declaration of the Cold War by the US to prevent ______'s spread.
Truman Doctrine marked the official declaration of the Cold War by the US to prevent ______'s spread.
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Marshall Plan provided 12 billion dollars to Western Europe for economic recovery, in contrast to Stalin's rival plans 'COMECON' and 'COMINFORM'.
Marshall Plan provided 12 billion dollars to Western Europe for economic recovery, in contrast to Stalin's rival plans 'COMECON' and 'COMINFORM'.
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Berlin Airlift successfully supplied West Berlin during Stalin's blockade, showcasing Western ______.
Berlin Airlift successfully supplied West Berlin during Stalin's blockade, showcasing Western ______.
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China became communist under Mao Zedong and formed a defense treaty with the Soviet Union, posing a threat to the ______.
China became communist under Mao Zedong and formed a defense treaty with the Soviet Union, posing a threat to the ______.
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Korea was divided post-World War II, leading to a civil war culminating in North Korea's surprise invasion of South Korea with Soviet support, prompting UN ______.
Korea was divided post-World War II, leading to a civil war culminating in North Korea's surprise invasion of South Korea with Soviet support, prompting UN ______.
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After pushing the North Koreans out of Seoul, the West continued up the Korean Peninsula, leading to China's concern about UN ______.
After pushing the North Koreans out of Seoul, the West continued up the Korean Peninsula, leading to China's concern about UN ______.
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General Douglas MacArthur reassured President Truman that China would not get involved in the Korean War, while half a million Chinese troops crossed into ______.
General Douglas MacArthur reassured President Truman that China would not get involved in the Korean War, while half a million Chinese troops crossed into ______.
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Stalin succeeded Lenin and implemented Five-Year Plans.
Stalin succeeded Lenin and implemented Five-Year Plans.
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The Truman Doctrine declared the Cold War to prevent the spread of capitalism.
The Truman Doctrine declared the Cold War to prevent the spread of capitalism.
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The Marshall Plan aimed to aid Western Europe's economic recovery with 12 billion dollars.
The Marshall Plan aimed to aid Western Europe's economic recovery with 12 billion dollars.
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The Berlin Airlift was a successful effort to supply East Berlin during Stalin's blockade.
The Berlin Airlift was a successful effort to supply East Berlin during Stalin's blockade.
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China became communist under Mao Zedong and formed a defense treaty with the United States.
China became communist under Mao Zedong and formed a defense treaty with the United States.
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The Korean War started with North Korea's invasion of South Korea with Chinese support.
The Korean War started with North Korea's invasion of South Korea with Chinese support.
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General Douglas MacArthur reassured President Truman that China would not intervene in the Korean War, but Chinese troops did cross into Korea.
General Douglas MacArthur reassured President Truman that China would not intervene in the Korean War, but Chinese troops did cross into Korea.
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The Cold War began after post-World War II conferences held by allies like the USA, UK, and Soviet Union.
The Cold War began after post-World War II conferences held by allies like the USA, UK, and Soviet Union.
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Lenin, the Russian communist, was transported back to Russia by the Germans, leading to a government overthrow and the rise of Democracy.
Lenin, the Russian communist, was transported back to Russia by the Germans, leading to a government overthrow and the rise of Democracy.
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The Western powers continued North up the Korean Peninsula after pushing North Koreans out of Seoul, causing concern for China's intervention.
The Western powers continued North up the Korean Peninsula after pushing North Koreans out of Seoul, causing concern for China's intervention.
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Study Notes
- New minimalist and Cold War merch available for sale, including limited edition Churchill character pin.
- Lenin, the Russian communist, was transported back to Russia by the Germans, leading to a government overthrow and the rise of Communism.
- Stalin succeeded Lenin, implemented Five-Year Plans, and ruled with terror, eliminating opponents.
- Allies (USA, UK, Soviet Union) held post-World War II conferences to decide future actions, leading to tensions and the start of the Cold War.
- Truman Doctrine marked the official declaration of the Cold War by the US to prevent communism's spread.
- Marshall Plan provided 12 billion dollars to Western Europe for economic recovery, in contrast to Stalin's rival plans 'COMECON' and 'COMINFORM'.
- Berlin Airlift successfully supplied West Berlin during Stalin's blockade, showcasing Western resilience.
- China became communist under Mao Zedong and formed a defense treaty with the Soviet Union, posing a threat to the West.
- Korea was divided post-World War II, leading to a civil war culminating in North Korea's surprise invasion of South Korea with Soviet support, prompting UN intervention.- After pushing the North Koreans out of Seoul, the West continued up the Korean Peninsula, leading to China's concern about UN intervention.
- General Douglas MacArthur reassured President Truman that China would not get involved in the Korean War, while half a million Chinese troops crossed into Korea.
- The US considered the nuclear option during the Korean War but refrained due to the risk of global destruction with the Soviets possessing atomic bombs.
- The Korean War ended in a stalemate, leading to peace settlement talks in 2018.
- Nikita Khrushchev led a campaign of de-Stalinization in the Soviet Union, allowing more cultural expression but cracking down on Western influences.
- The Cold War saw intense spying between the US and Soviet Union, with the KGB infiltrating Western society, leading to fear during the Red Scare and McCarthy trials in the US.
- The US had an edge in espionage technology with U-2 spy planes but faced setbacks in the space race and missile development against the Soviet Union.
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Test your knowledge of key events during the Cold War, including the rise of Communism, Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, Berlin Airlift, Korean War, and espionage activities between the US and Soviet Union.
