The Origins of the Cold War (Grade 12 NSC Matric History): Flashcards
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Cold War timeframe
Cold War timeframe
1945 to 1989
Reason for term 'Cold War'
Reason for term 'Cold War'
No direct military confrontation between superpowers
Satellite states definition
Satellite states definition
Communist govts under Soviet influence in Eastern Europe
Containment policy purpose
Containment policy purpose
Prevent spread of Communism
Truman Doctrine year
Truman Doctrine year
March 1947
Marshall Plan purpose
Marshall Plan purpose
Economic aid to rebuild Europe after WWII
Berlin Blockade start
Berlin Blockade start
June 1948, Stalin blocked access to West Berlin
Berlin Wall construction date
Berlin Wall construction date
August 1961
NATO formation year
NATO formation year
1949
Cuban Missile Crisis timing
Cuban Missile Crisis timing
October 1962