Africa in the Cold War (Grade 12 NSC Matric History): Flashcards
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Cold War period dates
Cold War period dates
1945-1991
Proxy wars definition
Proxy wars definition
Major powers support opposing sides, not direct fighting
Two Cold War ideologies in Africa
Two Cold War ideologies in Africa
Capitalism (USA) vs Communism (USSR)
USSR-backed liberation movements (4)
USSR-backed liberation movements (4)
MPLA, FRELIMO, ZANU-PF, SWAPO
USA's Cold War strategy name
USA's Cold War strategy name
Containment
USA-backed African groups
USA-backed African groups
UNITA, FNLA, RENAMO
Cuban leader in African involvement
Cuban leader in African involvement
Fidel Castro
Chinese technicians sent to Africa
Chinese technicians sent to Africa
150,000
TAZARA railway countries
TAZARA railway countries
Tanzania and Zambia
SA's Cold War justification
SA's Cold War justification
Anti-communist bulwark in southern Africa