Cold War Flashcards

Flashcards about the Cold War.

What does RCMP stand for?

Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the national police force.

What is a spy ring?

An organized spy operation used to find out information about enemy countries.

What does 'defect' mean in a political context?

To escape to another country for political reasons.

What are Communist states?

States allied with the Soviet Union, characterized by one-party rule and authoritarianism.

What are Capitalist states?

States allied with the USA, featuring free and open markets, and protection of civil liberties.

Which two countries were considered the superpowers after World War II?

The United States and the Soviet Union.

Why was Igor Gouzenko trying to warn the Canadian government?

He was trying to warn the Canadian government about Soviet espionage activities.

How did some Canadian attitudes to the red menace differ from Americans?

Differed, some Canadians were more cautious and less prone to mass hysteria than Americans.

Describe how suspected communists were treated in North America during the Cold War.

Suspected communists faced discrimination, surveillance, and loss of employment.

What was the purpose of NATO?

NATO's purpose was to provide collective security against the Soviet Union.

Why was the Warsaw Pact created?

The Warsaw Pact was created as a response to NATO.

What are two examples of divisions created by the Cold War?

Berlin Wall and the division of Korea.

What was the purpose of the DEW Line?

The purpose of the DEW Line was to detect incoming Soviet bombers.

What was the purpose of NORAD?

The purpose of NORAD was to provide joint North American defense against air attacks.