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Lenin was sent by the British back to Russia during WWI.
Lenin was sent by the British back to Russia during WWI.
False
The Marshall Plan provided economic recovery aid to Eastern Europe.
The Marshall Plan provided economic recovery aid to Eastern Europe.
False
Stalin was succeeded by General Douglas MacArthur.
Stalin was succeeded by General Douglas MacArthur.
False
The Soviet Union developed the atomic bomb before the US.
The Soviet Union developed the atomic bomb before the US.
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The Berlin Wall was built by the Allies.
The Berlin Wall was built by the Allies.
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The Korean War started with the North Koreans pushing the UN out of Seoul.
The Korean War started with the North Koreans pushing the UN out of Seoul.
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The Cold War ended with the defeat of the Soviet Union in the Korean War.
The Cold War ended with the defeat of the Soviet Union in the Korean War.
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The Red Scare was a period of Soviet espionage in the US.
The Red Scare was a period of Soviet espionage in the US.
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Khrushchev's de-Stalinization policy led to a stricter Soviet regime.
Khrushchev's de-Stalinization policy led to a stricter Soviet regime.
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The Soviet Union was perceived to be behind in the space race during the Cold War.
The Soviet Union was perceived to be behind in the space race during the Cold War.
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Study Notes
- New minimalist and Cold War merch available for sale, including a limited edition Churchill character pin.
- Lenin, the Russian communist, was sent by the Germans back to Russia during WWI, leading to a government overthrow and the rise of Communism.
- Stalin succeeded Lenin, implemented Five-Year Plans, and ruled with terror, eliminating opponents and transforming the economy.
- Allies (US, UK, USSR) held post-WWII conferences, leading to tensions and the beginning of the Cold War.
- Marshall Plan provided economic recovery aid to Western Europe, while Stalin set up rival plans in the East.
- Berlin divided between Allies, leading to the Berlin Airlift after Stalin blockaded supply routes.
- Soviet Union developed atomic bomb, ending US nuclear monopoly and increasing fears of a destructive war.
- China and USSR signed a mutual defense treaty, while Korea was divided and later erupted in the Korean War.- The Korean War started with the UN pushing North Koreans out of Seoul, eventually leading to a stalemate in 2018.
- General Douglas MacArthur led the operation but underestimated Chinese involvement, leading to a conflict almost back to the starting point.
- Khrushchev succeeded Stalin, initiating de-Stalinization and allowing greater freedom in the Soviet Union.
- Cold War tensions intensified with spying, the Red Scare, U-2 spy plane incidents, and a perceived Soviet advantage in the space race.
- The Berlin Wall was constructed in 1961 following Kennedy's assurance that the US wouldn't interfere in East Berlin, causing significant emotional and economic impact.
- West Germany's prosperity highlighted the struggles under communism, leading to mass defections and East Berliners choosing to stay in the West.
- Kennedy's standoff with Khrushchev over tanks at Checkpoint Charlie highlighted the intense nuclear threat during the Cold War.
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Test your knowledge of key events during the Cold War period, including the rise of Communism, Berlin Airlift, Korean War, and the space race. Learn about significant moments that shaped the political landscape and global tensions between superpowers.
