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Explain the difference between Truman and MacArthur's views.
Truman supported containment and wanted to avoid expanding the war, while MacArthur wanted to attack China and push communism back, even if it increased the ris
Why did Khrushchev place missiles in Cuba?
To protect Cuba from another American invasion. To reduce the USA's nuclear advantage. To challenge the USA by placing missiles close to its territory.
Name two consequences of the Berlin Blockade.
The creation of NATO. Berlin became a symbol of Cold War tension. The airlift showed Western commitment to Berlin. Germany became permanently divided in two.
What was MAD?
Mutually Assured Destruction.
What did Kennedy use to stop Soviet ships?
Naval blockade / quarantine.
What was the Bay of Pigs?
Failed invasion by Cuban exiles supported by the USA.
Why was MacArthur removed?
He wanted to attack China.
Why did the USA help South Korea?
To contain communism.
How did the West supply Berlin?
Berlin Airlift.
Why did Stalin blockade Berlin?
To force the Western powers out.
Who was the US president during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Kennedy
What was the name of the Soviet alliance?
Warsaw Pact
What alliance was formed by Western countries?
NATO
Which country invaded South Korea in 1950?
North Korea
What policy tried to stop communism spreading?
Containment
What was the name of the American aid programme?
Marshall Plan / Marshall Aid
Which city was blockaded in 1948?
Berlin
Who was the leader of the USSR during the Berlin Blockade?
Stalin
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