Cold War: Satellite Nations Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the term 'Iron Curtain' refer to?

Economic policies of the US

Winston Churchill's term for Cold War division (correct)

A geographical barrier in Europe

A military strategy during WWII

What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?

Economic aid for the reconstruction of Europe

Define tyranny.

Cruel and unjust use of power

What is totalitarianism?

A form of government with absolute power held by a ruler Signup and view all the answers

What does the Truman Doctrine entail?

Providing aid to countries threatened by communism Signup and view all the answers

What are satellite nations?

Countries dominated politically and economically by another nation Signup and view all the answers

What is capitalism?

An economic system based on private ownership Signup and view all the answers

Define socialism.

An economic system based on state ownership of capital Signup and view all the answers

What is communism?

A form of socialism that abolishes private ownership Signup and view all the answers

What does NATO stand for?

North Atlantic Treaty Organization Signup and view all the answers

What was the USSR?

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Signup and view all the answers

What was the official state name of Hungary from 1949 to 1989?

People's Republic of Hungary Signup and view all the answers

What was the period of the Socialist Republic of Romania?

1945-1989 Signup and view all the answers

What was the official name of Poland from 1952 to 1989?

People's Republic of Poland Signup and view all the answers

What was the German Democratic Republic?

Informally known as East Germany Signup and view all the answers

What was the official name of Bulgaria's communist republic?

People's Republic of Bulgaria Signup and view all the answers

What was the official name of Czechoslovakia during Soviet rule?

Czechoslovak Socialist Republic Signup and view all the answers

What was the Yalta Conference?

A 1945 meeting of FDR, Churchill, and Stalin Signup and view all the answers

Who was Winston Churchill?

Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1940-1945 and again 1951-1955 Signup and view all the answers

Who was Joseph Stalin?

Communist dictator of the Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt?

Thirty-second President of the United States Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cold War Concepts

Iron Curtain: Term coined by Winston Churchill representing the political and ideological division between Eastern and Western Europe during the Cold War.
Marshall Plan: U.S. initiative providing over $12 billion in economic aid from 1948-1952 to help Western European nations recover after WWII.
Tyranny: Describes oppressive governance marked by cruel and unjust exercise of power.
Totalitarianism: A governance model where a single dictator maintains absolute control over a state, eliminating opposition and restricting laws.

U.S. Policies and Doctrines

Truman Doctrine: Policy enacted by President Truman to support nations threatened by communism, providing them with economic and military aid.
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization): Military alliance formed in 1949 for mutual defense among member countries, specifically the U.S., Canada, and various Western European nations.

Economic Systems

Capitalism: An economic framework characterized by private ownership of capital and free market principles.
Socialism: An economic system in which the state owns and regulates capital and resources.
Communism: A political and economic ideology advocating for communal ownership of resources, abolishing private property.

Satellite Nations

Satellite Nations: Countries that, during the Cold War, were politically and economically dominated by the Soviet Union.
People's Republic of Hungary: Official name of Hungary from 1949 to 1989 during its Communist era aligned with the USSR.
Socialist Republic of Romania: Romania from 1945 to 1989 under Soviet influence, indicative of the Eastern Bloc communist states.
People's Republic of Poland: Name of Poland from 1952 to 1989, reflecting its Soviet-aligned communist state.
German Democratic Republic (East Germany): Socialist state established by the USSR in 1949 in East Germany's occupied territory.
People's Republic of Bulgaria: Name for Bulgaria under communist rule from 1946 to 1990.
Czechoslovak Socialist Republic: Official title of Czechoslovakia from 1960 to 1989, representing Soviet control.

Key Historical Events and Figures

Yalta Conference: The 1945 meeting of FDR, Churchill, and Stalin to shape post-war Europe and discuss the future of Germany.
Winston Churchill: British Prime Minister during critical WWII years and early Cold War, known for his leadership and rhetoric.
Joseph Stalin: The authoritarian leader of the Soviet Union, responsible for communist policies and expansionism in Eastern Europe.
Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR): 32nd U.S. president serving from 1933 to 1945, known for leading the country during the Great Depression and WWII and implementing significant policies that shaped modern America.

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Test your knowledge of key terms related to the Cold War, specifically focusing on the concept of satellite nations. This quiz features important definitions and historical references such as the Iron Curtain and the Marshall Plan, helping learners grasp the complexities of this pivotal era. Perfect for students of history or anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of post-World War II politics.