Cold War Review Flashcards

A set of flashcards to review key concepts and events related to the Cold War for exam preparation.

What was the main nature of the Cold War?

It was a competition and ideological war between the US and USSR.

What principle guided the policy of newly decolonised countries during the Cold War?

Following a policy of neutrality on global issues.

What was the outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

It engaged both the US and USSR in a standoff concerning nuclear weapons.

What were the superpowers primarily gaining access to through military alliances?

Vital resources such as oil and minerals.

What does NAM stand for and what was its significance?

Non-Aligned Movement; it offered a third option for newly decolonised countries not to align with major power blocs.

What does the term 'Cold War' refer to?

A state of extreme tension between opposing political systems, conducted through political pressures and threats.

What is the significance of the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT)?

It was an arms control treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons testing in the atmosphere, outer space, and underwater.

What does 'deterrence relationship' imply in the context of the Cold War?

It refers to the ability to deter an attack by threatening to cause significant destruction.

During the Cold War, how did superpowers maintain arms control?

Through treaties like the Limited Test Ban Treaty and Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Who were the key founders of the Non-Aligned Movement?

Yugoslavia's Josip Broz Tito and Egypt's Gamal Abdel Nasser.

What were two features of the Cold War?

1. It divided the world into two major alliances. 2. It caused an arms race among superpowers.

What was the primary objective of the New International Economic Order (NIEO)?

To provide better economic development for Less Developed Countries (LDCs) and reduce dependency on richer nations.

What was the role of Pt. Jawahar Lai Nehru in the NAM?

He was a key leader mediating between groups during the Cold War, advocating for world peace.

What were the impacts of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

It heightened tensions between the US and USSR and illustrated the dangers of nuclear proliferation.