History 6 - The Cold War

Which African country became the first to achieve independence?

Give the term for the regions that remained neutral in the Cold War

This was a plan to rid China of anti Communist elements

American president who helped spread democracy

Unpopular Soviet leader who was voted out of office

Led an anti-communist movement in Poland

Established communism in Vietnam

What US Economic plan helped to stabalize Western Europe?

Conservative British prime minister

What European country underwent a civil war over communism before joining NATO?

Helped India achieve its independence through passive resistance

Which country was previously part of India?

Which country became the first to harness the power of the atom?

The economic plan that was intended to double China's steel and agricultural production.

This person established the Fifth Republic in France in 1958

What program is President Reagan propose that convinced Soviets that they could no longer compete with the USA?

NATO offered its member nations protection from what Communist nation?

First Soviet president; allowed private ownership

The Jews seized areas that enhanced their security during the ____

In 1962 the US discovered that the Soviet Union had placed nuclear missiles in ____.

On what island did Kai-shek found the Republic of China?

Former French Colony that defeated French forces at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu

The French welfare system has resulted in high taxes and high unemployment.

Russia invaded this country in 1979 but left in 1989 after experiencing growing losses with no prospect of victory.

First Communist dictator of China

Which country governed Palestine after WWI until 1948?

On what island did Chiang Kai-shek found the Republic of China?

What is the name of the first man made satellite?

This person established a free market in West Germany

Japan's economy did not recover from WWII unitl the 1990s.

The 38th parallel split _____________ into a Northern and Southern area.