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3. Warsaw Pact: Soviet-led military alliance of communist nations formed in 1955, as a response to NATO.

7. Berlin Airlift (1948-49): U.S. and allies airlifted supplies to West Berlin after the Soviet blockade.

8. Cuban Missile Crisis: 1962 standoff between the U.S. and Soviet Union over Soviet missiles in Cuba.

9. Vietnam War: 1955-1975 conflict between communist North Vietnam (with Soviet support) and non-communist South Vietnam (with U.S. support).

10. Korean War: 1950-1953 war between communist North Korea (supported by China and the Soviet Union) and capitalist South Korea (supported by the U.S.).

11. Detente: Period of reduced tension between the U.S. and the Soviet Union during the 1970s.

12. Fall of the Berlin Wall (1989): Symbolized the end of the Cold War and the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe.

13. End of the Soviet Union (1991): Official collapse of the Soviet government, leading to the end of the Cold War.

1. Joseph Stalin: Leader of the Soviet Union during early Cold War, key figure in shaping Soviet policies.

1. Cuban Missile Crisis (1962): Near-nuclear war between the U.S. and the Soviet Union over Soviet missiles in Cuba.

2. Berlin Airlift (1948-49): A major Cold War event where the U.S. supplied West Berlin during a Soviet blockade.

3. Vietnam War (1955-1975): Proxy war where the U.S. fought to stop the spread of communism in Vietnam.

4. Korean War (1950-1953): U.S. and U.N. forces fought against communist North Korea to contain communism in the Korean Peninsula.

5. Soviet-Afghan War (1979-1989): Soviet Union’s intervention in Afghanistan, which led to U.S. and other countries supporting Afghan rebels.

6. Fall of the Berlin Wall (1989): The fall marked the symbolic end of the Cold War and the collapse of communist control in Eastern Europe.

### Key Effects:

1. Global Polarization: World divided into two blocs: capitalist (U.S. and allies) vs. communist (Soviet Union and allies).

2. Arms Race: Competition between U.S. and Soviet Union to develop more powerful weapons, including nuclear weapons.

3. Proxy Wars: U.S. and Soviet Union fought indirectly by supporting opposing sides in conflicts around the world (e.g., Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan).

4. End of Colonial Empires: Post-WWII, former colonies gained independence, and Cold War powers sought influence in these new nations.

5. Formation of International Organizations: Like the UN (United Nations), aiming to promote global peace and cooperation amidst Cold War tensions.

### Things to Focus On for the Exam:

* The reasons behind the Cold War: Ideological conflict between capitalism and communism.

* Key strategies: Containment, proxy wars, alliances (NATO vs. Warsaw Pact).

* The end of the Cold War: Gorbachev’s reforms (Glasnost, Perestroika), fall of the Berlin Wall, collapse of the Soviet Union.

* Important events: Cuban Missile Crisis, Korean War, Vietnam War, and Berlin Airlift.

By focusing on these points, you’ll be prepared for both multiple-choice questions and the SAQ/LEQ/DBQ sections on the AP exam. Stick to the essentials and make sure you understand the context behind the key events and terms. This will give you the best chance of success.