Unit 17 Cold War

A civil war between the communist north and capitalist south, resulting in a communist victory

Following WWII, many Americans participated in this due to failing urban conditions

Constructed to divide Allied and Soviet territory in Germany (symbol of Cold War).

Civil war between the Comm N & Capitalist S, resulting in a stalemate & formation of 2 nations

Who won the Cold War?

Many European nations created these to better provide social/economic aid to its people.

This occurred during the 1970s, promoting diplomacy over militarism.

This Asian nation defeated France, and then underwent a civil war.

Due to segregation and discrimination, the movement gained momentum under MLK's leadership

Led by Mao Zedong, this nation underwent Civil War where the Communists won.

What was the major reason for the decline of communism around the world?

A competition between US and USSR to guarantee Mutually Assured Destruction.

USSR and Soviet satellites alliance system

program introduced in China designed to modernize & expand agricultural & industrial production

Which of the following is not a reason for the collapse of the USSR?

This Asian power became a democracy following WWII.

Following USSR collapse, this region had nationalist movements and free elections

Led by brutal dictator Pol Pot, this force brought destruction to Cambodia & all things western

This person led a major communist revolution in the Western world, aligned w/ USSR, threat US

US and Western Democracies alliance system.