The Cold War Era

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and concepts related to the Cold War Era, including major events, policies, and figures.

Yalta Conference

A meeting held to discuss how to rebuild Europe following WWII, leading to the creation of the United Nations.

Soviet Bloc

Eastern European countries under Soviet influence that adopted communist governments.

Berlin Airlift

A response to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin where supplies were delivered by air to the city.

Marshall Plan

A U.S. program providing $13 billion for the reconstruction of Europe's economy.

Iron Curtain

A term representing the political and military barrier separating the Soviet bloc from the West.

Truman Doctrine

A policy of the United States to provide support to countries threatened by communism.

Proxy Wars

Conflicts where one or both sides are supported by outside powers, like the U.S. and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

Glasnost

A policy introduced by Gorbachev promoting openness and unrestricted discussion of political issues in the Soviet Union.

Perestroika

Economic restructuring initiated by Gorbachev aimed at introducing more market-like reforms in the Soviet economy.

Solidarity

An independent trade union in Poland led by Lech Walesa that played a significant role in the anti-Soviet movement.