The Cold War

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What event marked the beginning of the Cold War?

Sir Winston Churchill's address at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri.

Who first used the term 'iron curtain'?

Sir Winston Churchill.

Who first used the term 'Cold War'?

George Orwell.

Who first used the term 'iron curtain' in the United States?

Bernard Baruch. Signup and view all the answers

How can the Cold War be defined?

A condition of competition, tension, and conflict short of actual war between the Soviet Union and the United States. Signup and view all the answers

What were some effects of the Soviet Union's actions during the Cold War?

<ul> <li>The strengthening of its hold on various Eastern European countries.</li> <li>The possession of nuclear weapons.</li> <li>The establishment of spheres of interest and alliances with other countries.</li> <li>The division of Europe into two military alliances.</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

What were some actions taken by the superpowers during the Cold War?

<ul> <li>Attempts to start or prevent revolution in smaller countries.</li> <li>Several less-than-total confrontations, such as the Berlin Blockade and the Cuban missile crisis.</li> <li>The creation of military alliances, such as NATO and the Warsaw Pact.</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers