Cold War Alliances and Events Review

Flashcards covering key concepts related to Cold War alliances, events, and strategies.

What were the two main military alliances during the Cold War?

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and the Warsaw Pact.

What was the purpose of the Berlin Wall?

To block off all trade and communication between East and West.

What are Proxy Wars?

Conflicts where two opposing powers avoid direct military confrontation by supporting opposing sides in a third country.

What major event involved a failed attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro?

The Bay of Pigs invasion.

What does SEATO stand for?

Southeast Asia Treaty Organization.

What is the Domino Theory?

The idea that if one region becomes communist, other countries will soon follow.

What was the Berlin Airlift?

An operation where the Allies supplied West Berlin by air.

What is the significance of the Hotline established during the Cold War?

A direct telegraph communication line between US and Soviet leaders.

What event is associated with the U.S. involvement in Vietnam and Korea?

Proxy Wars during the Cold War.

What did CENTO stand for?

Central Treaty Organization, an anti-Soviet alliance.