Cold War and Modern History Review

These flashcards cover key concepts and events from the Cold War and modern history, including ideological conflicts, significant figures, and geographical influences.

What does MAD stand for?

Mutually assured destruction.

What is Rousseau’s concept of the noble savage?

Civilization corrupts humanity's natural goodness.

What areas did the US and USSR compete in during the Cold War?

Nuclear weapons, proxy wars, and space exploration.

Why were the Luddites upset?

They were angry that machines were replacing skilled workers and taking their jobs.

What worried Montezuma about the Spaniards?

He feared for the safety of his people due to the Spaniards' advanced weaponry.

What was the main cause of the Cold War?

Ideological tensions between capitalism and communism.

How did the Industrial Revolution connect to European imperialism in the 1800s?

The Industrial Revolution increased the demand for raw materials and markets, leading European powers to colonize regions like Africa and Asia.

Which group includes three NATO countries not in Europe during the Cold War?

United States, Canada, and Iceland.

What consequences were enforced on Germany in the Treaty of Versailles?

Germany had to drastically reduce its military, accept responsibility for WW1, and cede territory to neighbors.

Who enacted the policy of 'Glasnost' in the USSR?

Mikhail Gorbachev.

Why did the US send troops to Vietnam?

They wanted to stop the spread of communism.

What are the problems with the Mercator map?

Inaccurate directions for sailors and disorganized layout.

What American strategies were used during the Cold War?

Domino theory and containment.

Who proposed that man's natural state is no better than animals?

Thomas Hobbes.

Who was the communist leader of Vietnam during the Vietnam War?

Ho Chi Minh.

Why was there a boycott during the Moscow Olympics in 1980?

The US protested the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

Why was the Space Race a proxy war?

It allowed the US and the Soviet Union to compete for global influence and technological superiority without direct military conflict.