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Which country developed the inter-continental ballistic missile (ICBM) first?
Which country developed the inter-continental ballistic missile (ICBM) first?
When did the USA successfully launch its first ICBM?
When did the USA successfully launch its first ICBM?
What was the main purpose of the arms race?
What was the main purpose of the arms race?
Who emerged as the effective ruler of the Soviet Union after Stalin's death?
Who emerged as the effective ruler of the Soviet Union after Stalin's death?
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Which two countries supported different sides in the war in Korea?
Which two countries supported different sides in the war in Korea?
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What event in 1955 led to the formation of the Warsaw Pact?
What event in 1955 led to the formation of the Warsaw Pact?
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Which country was not a member of the Warsaw Pact?
Which country was not a member of the Warsaw Pact?
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Who led the Hungarian Communist Party and was a strong supporter of Stalin?
Who led the Hungarian Communist Party and was a strong supporter of Stalin?
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Which two countries entered Korea after it was freed from Japanese control in 1945?
Which two countries entered Korea after it was freed from Japanese control in 1945?
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What were the names of the two separate countries created after Korea was divided along the 38th parallel?
What were the names of the two separate countries created after Korea was divided along the 38th parallel?
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Why was President Truman determined that South Korea should not become communist?
Why was President Truman determined that South Korea should not become communist?
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Which event made Khrushchev's position in the Soviet Union stronger and gave him a stronger position in the Warsaw Pact?
Which event made Khrushchev's position in the Soviet Union stronger and gave him a stronger position in the Warsaw Pact?
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What did the USA and its allies encourage communist countries to do?
What did the USA and its allies encourage communist countries to do?
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What effect did the Hungarian Uprising have on the relationship between the USA and the Soviet Union?
What effect did the Hungarian Uprising have on the relationship between the USA and the Soviet Union?
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Which country pushed the United Nations forces out of North Korea during the Korean War?
Which country pushed the United Nations forces out of North Korea during the Korean War?
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Who disagreed with President Truman about how the Korean War should be fought?
Who disagreed with President Truman about how the Korean War should be fought?
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What was the purpose of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO)?
What was the purpose of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO)?
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What led to a nuclear arms race between the USA and the Soviet Union?
What led to a nuclear arms race between the USA and the Soviet Union?
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Who was the new leader of Poland during the time of the Hungarian protests?
Who was the new leader of Poland during the time of the Hungarian protests?
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What were the main reasons for the Hungarian protests in 1956?
What were the main reasons for the Hungarian protests in 1956?
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Why did Khrushchev order a Soviet invasion of Hungary?
Why did Khrushchev order a Soviet invasion of Hungary?
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What was the US policy towards the Hungarian uprising?
What was the US policy towards the Hungarian uprising?
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