The Cold War Content Statements 25-26

What global conflict dominated international politics and influenced domestic policies in the U.S. for 45 years?

Cold War

What was a direct consequence of the Korean War?

Established a pattern of limited warfare

Which event heightened tensions between the United States and China?

General MacArthur's push to the Chinese border

What was a significant domestic response to Cold War tensions and fear of communism in the U.S.?

Second Red Scare

What crisis nearly brought the U.S. and the Soviet Union to nuclear war in 1962?

Cuban Missile Crisis

What was the main goal of U.S. intervention in Latin America during the Cold War?

To keep communists from gaining a foothold in the region

How did the United Nations' role change during the Cold War?

More Peacekeeping missions

Which event led to a failed attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro in Cuba?

Bay of Pigs Invasion

How did the Vietnam War impact domestic spending in the U.S.?

Decreased Domestic Spending on things like Education

Which major domestic issue arose from opposition to the Vietnam War?

Anti-war Protests

What was a major international impact of the Vietnam War?

Mistrust of US military intervention

What was a significant domestic impact of the Cold War in the U.S.?

Fear of Communism and McCarthyism

How did the arms race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union escalate tensions?

Fear of Nuclear War became constant

What was one positive consequence of the U.S. providing economic and educational support to former communist nations?

Forming partnerships with former communist nations

What event symbolized the end of communist rule in Eastern Europe?

Fall of the Berlin Wall

How did U.S. military pressure contribute to the collapse of the Soviet Union?

The Soviet Economy couldn't keep up with the US expansion of military power

What was a key factor in the Soviet Union's economic decline?

President Ronald Reagan's build up of the Navy and Nuclear arsenal

Which U.S. policy sought to prevent the spread of communism?

Containment Policy

What led to mass demonstrations for democracy in Eastern Europe?

Desire for freedom

How did U.S. involvement in the Middle East during the Cold War impact global relations?

Forced the Soviets to try and compete for the oil coming from that region which was very costly to them.

What was a significant effect of the collapse of the Soviet Union?

The emergence of independent republics instituting democratic reforms

Which event demonstrated the United States' commitment to containing communism in Asia?

The Korean War

How did Cold War conflicts impact American political policies?

They led to increased defense spending and military interventions

What was a major cause of urban unrest and violence in the U.S. during the Vietnam War?

Opposition to the draft and racial tensions

Which Cold War conflict saw significant U.S. involvement but ended without a clear military victory?

The Vietnam War