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Who implemented Five-Year Plans and ruled with terror after Lenin's era?
Who implemented Five-Year Plans and ruled with terror after Lenin's era?
- Gorbachev
- Stalin (correct)
- Khrushchev
- Trotsky
Which event heightened fears of a major destructive war between superpowers?
Which event heightened fears of a major destructive war between superpowers?
- China's civil war victory
- Berlin Airlift
- Soviet Union developing its own atomic bomb (correct)
- Signing of the Berlin Wall agreement
Who led the People's Liberation Army to victory in China's civil war?
Who led the People's Liberation Army to victory in China's civil war?
- Chiang Kai-shek
- Mao Zedong (correct)
- Deng Xiaoping
- Sun Yat-sen
Which leader delivered the Iron Curtain speech leading to deteriorating relations between Allies?
Which leader delivered the Iron Curtain speech leading to deteriorating relations between Allies?
What event led to a stalemate in the Korean Peninsula by 2018?
What event led to a stalemate in the Korean Peninsula by 2018?
What event symbolized the failure of communism and led to East Berliners defecting to the West?
What event symbolized the failure of communism and led to East Berliners defecting to the West?
In response to the U-2 spy plane incident, what action did the Soviet Union take during the Cold War?
In response to the U-2 spy plane incident, what action did the Soviet Union take during the Cold War?
Which country made assurances that China would not get involved in the Korean War, only to see half a million Chinese troops enter Korea?
Which country made assurances that China would not get involved in the Korean War, only to see half a million Chinese troops enter Korea?
What action by Khrushchev raised concerns in the US during the Cold War regarding Soviet advancements?
What action by Khrushchev raised concerns in the US during the Cold War regarding Soviet advancements?
What significant consequence did the construction of the Berlin Wall have during the Cold War?
What significant consequence did the construction of the Berlin Wall have during the Cold War?
General Douglas MacArthur assured President Truman that China ended up getting involved in the Korean War.
General Douglas MacArthur assured President Truman that China ended up getting involved in the Korean War.
Khrushchev's de-Stalinization campaign included erecting more Stalin statues and renaming Stalingrad.
Khrushchev's de-Stalinization campaign included erecting more Stalin statues and renaming Stalingrad.
The Soviet Union took the lead in the space race by sending the first human into space, Yuri Gagarin.
The Soviet Union took the lead in the space race by sending the first human into space, Yuri Gagarin.
During the Cold War, Khrushchev allowed the US to set up a technology exhibit in Moscow showcasing their advancements.
During the Cold War, Khrushchev allowed the US to set up a technology exhibit in Moscow showcasing their advancements.
The construction of the Berlin Wall symbolized the success of communism and promoted East Berliners' loyalty to the Soviet Union.
The construction of the Berlin Wall symbolized the success of communism and promoted East Berliners' loyalty to the Soviet Union.
General Douglas MacArthur assured President Truman that China would not get involved in the Korean War.
General Douglas MacArthur assured President Truman that China would not get involved in the Korean War.
Khrushchev's de-Stalinization campaign included removing Stalin statues, renaming Stalingrad, and allowing more cultural freedom.
Khrushchev's de-Stalinization campaign included removing Stalin statues, renaming Stalingrad, and allowing more cultural freedom.
The tensions between the US and Soviet Union during the Cold War were not influenced by espionage, fear of communism (Red Scare), or technological advancements like U-2 spy planes.
The tensions between the US and Soviet Union during the Cold War were not influenced by espionage, fear of communism (Red Scare), or technological advancements like U-2 spy planes.
The Soviet Union did not take the lead in the space race with significant achievements like the first satellite launch and sending Yuri Gagarin into space.
The Soviet Union did not take the lead in the space race with significant achievements like the first satellite launch and sending Yuri Gagarin into space.
The construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 symbolized the success of communism and led to East Berliners' loyalty to the Soviet Union.
The construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 symbolized the success of communism and led to East Berliners' loyalty to the Soviet Union.
Khrushchev's de-Stalinization campaign in the Soviet Union included removing Stalin statues, renaming Stalingrad, and allowing more ______
Khrushchev's de-Stalinization campaign in the Soviet Union included removing Stalin statues, renaming Stalingrad, and allowing more ______
The Soviet Union took the lead in the space race with the launch of the first satellite and sending Yuri Gagarin into ______, causing concerns in the US
The Soviet Union took the lead in the space race with the launch of the first satellite and sending Yuri Gagarin into ______, causing concerns in the US
The construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 divided the city, symbolizing the failure of ______, and led to East Berliners defecting to the West
The construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 divided the city, symbolizing the failure of ______, and led to East Berliners defecting to the West
General Douglas MacArthur assured President Truman that China would not get involved in the Korean War, but half a million Chinese troops entered ______
General Douglas MacArthur assured President Truman that China would not get involved in the Korean War, but half a million Chinese troops entered ______
Tensions between the US and Soviet Union during the Cold War were fueled by espionage, fear of communism (Red Scare), and technological advancements like U-2 ______ planes
Tensions between the US and Soviet Union during the Cold War were fueled by espionage, fear of communism (Red Scare), and technological advancements like U-2 ______ planes
Khrushchev's de-Stalinization campaign in the Soviet Union included removing Stalin statues, renaming Stalingrad, and allowing more cultural ______
Khrushchev's de-Stalinization campaign in the Soviet Union included removing Stalin statues, renaming Stalingrad, and allowing more cultural ______
The construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 divided the city, symbolizing the failure of ______, and led to East Berliners defecting to the West
The construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 divided the city, symbolizing the failure of ______, and led to East Berliners defecting to the West
General Douglas MacArthur assured President Truman that China would not get involved in the Korean War, but half a million Chinese troops entered ______
General Douglas MacArthur assured President Truman that China would not get involved in the Korean War, but half a million Chinese troops entered ______
The Soviet Union took the lead in the space race with the launch of the first satellite and sending Yuri Gagarin into ______, causing concerns in the US
The Soviet Union took the lead in the space race with the launch of the first satellite and sending Yuri Gagarin into ______, causing concerns in the US
Khrushchev's de-Stalinization campaign in the Soviet Union included removing Stalin statues, renaming Stalingrad, and allowing more ______
Khrushchev's de-Stalinization campaign in the Soviet Union included removing Stalin statues, renaming Stalingrad, and allowing more ______
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Study Notes
- Introduction of new minimalist and Cold War merch with a limited edition Churchill character pin available for sale.
- Background on the year 1917 with Germany and Russia on the brink of collapse during WWI.
- Lenin's journey from exile in Switzerland back to Russia, leading to the Communist takeover and civil war.
- Stalin's rise to power after Lenin, implementing Five-Year Plans and ruling with terror.
- Allies' relationship during WWII, conferences to decide post-war actions, dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan.
- Establishment of Soviet puppet governments in Eastern Europe, Churchill's Iron Curtain speech, and deteriorating relations between Allies.
- Cold War tensions escalating with Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, economic battles between capitalism and communism in Europe.
- Berlin divided between Allies, leading to the Berlin Airlift and the Soviet Union's blockade of West Berlin.
- Soviet Union developing its own atomic bomb, heightening fears of a major destructive war between superpowers.
- China's civil war victory by the People's Liberation Army under Mao Zedong, signing a defense treaty with the Soviet Union.
- Division and Korean War with North Korea invading South Korea, leading to UN intervention and the creation of an emergency force.- After WWII, the US-led UN forces pushed North Koreans out of Seoul, but China intervened, leading to a stalemate in the Korean Peninsula by 2018.
- General Douglas MacArthur assured President Truman that China would not get involved in the Korean War, but half a million Chinese troops entered Korea.
- Khrushchev's de-Stalinization campaign in the Soviet Union included removing Stalin statues, renaming Stalingrad, and allowing more cultural freedom.
- Tensions between the US and Soviet Union during the Cold War were fueled by espionage, fear of communism (Red Scare), and technological advancements like U-2 spy planes.
- The Soviet Union took the lead in the space race with the launch of the first satellite and sending Yuri Gagarin into space, causing concerns in the US.
- Khrushchev allowed the US to set up a technology exhibit in Moscow, showcasing advancements, while both sides upgraded to hydrogen bombs.
- The construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 divided the city, symbolizing the failure of communism, and led to East Berliners defecting to the West.
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