2.2.1.Cold War Overview and Key Features

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What did Winston Churchill mean by the term 'Iron Curtain'?

  • A type of economic policy implemented by the Soviet Union.
  • A metaphor for the division between Eastern and Western Europe. (correct)
  • A wall that separated East and West Berlin.
  • A military strategy used during World War II.

What was the primary purpose of NATO when it was established?

  • To promote economic cooperation between Western countries.
  • To provide humanitarian support during conflicts.
  • To serve as a military alliance against communist expansion. (correct)
  • To facilitate space exploration initiatives.

Which event symbolized the division of East and West during the Cold War?

  • The launch of the first satellite by the USSR.
  • The establishment of the Warsaw Pact.
  • The construction of the Berlin Wall. (correct)
  • The signing of the NATO treaty.

Which of the following accurately describes a characteristic of the Cold War?

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What was a significant outcome of the nuclear arms race during the Cold War?

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What year marked the beginning of the Cold War?

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Which organization was established in 1949?

<p>NATO (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a pluralistic state?

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What type of economy is characterized by state control and planning?

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What was a primary reason for the establishment of the Warsaw Pact in 1955?

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Which statement describes an authoritarian regime characteristic?

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In the context of the Cold War, what does 'state economy' refer to?

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What defines a 'totalitarian state'?

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Why was the Cold War characterized as 'cold'?

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Which characteristic is NOT typical of a capitalist economy?

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What was the primary ideological divide during the Cold War?

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Which military alliances formed as a response to the Cold War tensions?

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What term describes the division of Europe during the Cold War?

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How did the US economic model differ from that of the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

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What is one potential outcome of the Cold War on international relations?

<p>An era of intense geopolitical competition and lasting impacts on various regions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did 'superpowers' play during the Cold War?

<p>They aimed at increasing their influence through military alliances and political interventions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which economic system is characterized by private ownership and profit motive?

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What primarily distinguished the Eastern bloc from the Western bloc during the Cold War?

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Flashcards

Cold War

A period of rivalry between the US-led West and the Soviet-led East from 1947 to 1991.

Iron Curtain

A term coined by Churchill to describe the division of Europe during the Cold War.

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance formed by Western nations in 1949.

Warsaw Pact

A military alliance formed by Soviet-aligned countries in 1955 as a response to NATO.

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Nuclear Arms Race

Competition between the US and USSR to develop and stockpile nuclear weapons.

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Capitalist Economy

An economic system where production is privately owned for profit.

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Centrally Planned Economy

An economy where the state controls production and decisions.

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Superpower

A nation with the ability to influence global events significantly.

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Expansion of Influence

Efforts by a nation to increase control over other regions.

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1945

The year the Cold War officially began.

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Pluralistic State

A political system allowing multiple parties to coexist.

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Totalitarian State

A government that seeks complete control over its citizens' lives.

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Command Economy

An economy in which production and pricing are controlled by the government.

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Impact of Cold War on Europe

Shifted European roles from colonial powers to battlegrounds for superpowers' influence.

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Reasons for Cold War Intensity

Ideological, political, and military tensions fueled the Cold War.

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Study Notes

USA and Soviet Union

  • Post-war Europe saw political division
  • The USA and USSR emerged as superpowers
  • US adopted a policy of containment to prevent the spread of communism
  • This led to the formation of NATO
  • The ideological conflict between these superpowers was known as the Cold War
  • The division of Europe into two blocs was impactful on political, economic and social relationships
  • This division influenced the global political order
  • The creation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact marked the ideological battlegrounds
  • Europe was largely divided into two opposing ideological blocs
  • The Cold War influenced both domestic and international politics
  • There was an arms race with the threat of nuclear war
  • There were proxy wars and political tensions
  • The ideological conflict greatly affected both sides of Europe's economies

Key Features of the Cold War

  • The Cold War was characterized by ideological conflict between superpowers
  • There was a global arms race with the threat of nuclear war
  • There were proxy wars and political tensions
  • This division influenced the economic and social relationships in Europe
  • The ideological conflict affected both sides of Europe.

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