To try to gain control over West Berlin, the Soviet Union _____.
threatened that part of the city with troops and tanks
set up a total blockade which cut off that section of the city
went to the UN and demanded control of that part of the city
operated a massive airlift to bring in needed supplies
What was one place where the Cold War was “hot” and U.S. soldiers fought and died?
Hungary
Egypt
China
Korea
What does the “iron curtain” refer to?
the 46-year rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union
the promise to help nations struggling against communist movements
the border between the Soviet satellite states and Western Europe
the independent nations under the control of a more powerful nation
What is the meaning of the term “arms race”?
a race to get the most weapons in a certain time period
an effort to move weapons into firing position as quickly as possible
a never-ending effort to acquire more and more weapons
a race to develop a particular kind of weapon as quickly as possible
What was the purpose of the Berlin airlift?
to supply West Berlin during a blockade by the Soviet Union
to blockade West Berlin to contain the Soviet Union
to supply East Berlin during a blockade by the Soviet Union
to blockade East Berlin to contain the Soviet Union
PLEASE. This is one step closer to me getting my diploma and graduating.