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Who succeeded Lenin and ruled with terror, eliminating opponents?
Who succeeded Lenin and ruled with terror, eliminating opponents?
Stalin
What marked the official declaration of the Cold War by the US to prevent communism's spread?
What marked the official declaration of the Cold War by the US to prevent communism's spread?
Truman Doctrine
Which plan provided 12 billion dollars to Western Europe for economic recovery after World War II?
Which plan provided 12 billion dollars to Western Europe for economic recovery after World War II?
Marshall Plan
What successful operation supplied West Berlin during Stalin's blockade?
What successful operation supplied West Berlin during Stalin's blockade?
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Which country became communist under Mao Zedong and formed a defense treaty with the Soviet Union?
Which country became communist under Mao Zedong and formed a defense treaty with the Soviet Union?
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What event prompted UN intervention in the Korean War?
What event prompted UN intervention in the Korean War?
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Who reassured President Truman that China would not get involved in the Korean War?
Who reassured President Truman that China would not get involved in the Korean War?
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What concern did China have about UN intervention in the Korean War?
What concern did China have about UN intervention in the Korean War?
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What defense treaty did China form with the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
What defense treaty did China form with the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
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What government system rose in Russia following Lenin's transportation back by the Germans?
What government system rose in Russia following Lenin's transportation back by the Germans?
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Study Notes
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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 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 on the significant events and key players of the Cold War period, including communism's rise, post-World War II conferences, Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, Korean War, and espionage activities between the US and Soviet Union.
