cold war. gcse

What was the Cold War?

The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States, along with their respective allies, from the end of World War II in 1945 until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

What were the key ideological conflicts during the Cold War?

The key ideological conflicts were between capitalism, as championed by the United States, and communism, as promoted by the Soviet Union.

What were the names of the Big Three conferences

Tehran (strategy), Yalta (dividing Germany), and Potsdam (tensions rise as Truman replaces FDR).

What caused the Berlin Blockade

Stalin cut off land routes to West Berlin after the Allies introduced a new currency without his consent.

Why was the Berlin Wall built

The Berlin Wall was built to prevent East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin, reinforcing the division between communist East Germany and democratic West Germany.

what was the bay of pigs invasion

The Bay of Pigs Invasion was a failed military invasion of Cuba by Cuban exiles backed by the U.S. government in April 1961, intended to overthrow Fidel Castro's communist regime.