Cold War Review 2020-21

The Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) was the most significant weapon produced during the Cold War.

Who was the first human to walk on the moon?

What is the best description of "Massive retaliation?"

Who defeated the government of Fulgencio Batista to become dictator of Cuba in 1959?

In Korea & Vietnam conflicts, the US & allies supported South Democrats, USSR/China supported North Communists.

Which event took place first?

What did the U. S. impose on Cuba after the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion?

What is significant about the Soviets also having atomic weapons?

The US created the first atomic bomb, which advantages did it give to the U.S.?

Which country sent the first woman into space?

The end of the Soviet-Afghan War: USSR signing an accord with the U.S. and Afghanistan remaining a nonaligned country.

Which Cold War conflict was fought by North Communists and South Democrats resulting in a united communist country.

By most accounts, The Space Race officially began when which event took place?

Which statement best describes the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962?

How did Americans respond to the perceived constant threat of nuclear attack?

What Cold War event led to President Nixon abandoning the Truman Doctrine?

Most of the world aligned with which Political/Military alliance?

Who are the light blue countries aligned with?

The Soviets obtained blueprints of the Trinity design and detonated their first atomic weapon on August 29th, 1949.

How did the U.S. trade embargo placed on Cuba affect its economy?

Which Cold War conflict was between Northern Communists and Southern Democrats divided along the 38th Parallel?