Unit 1: The Cold War

1. This was the name of the Cambodian communist government from 1975-1979. (two words)
5. In order to prevent communism from spreading, the U.S. followed this policy during the Cold War.
8. This British leader warned Americans of the Soviet threat and communism in his "Iron Curtain" speech. (last name)
11. The opposite side of Warsaw Pact during the Cold War. (Abbreviated)
12. During WW2, the "Big Three" held two conferences; the name of the second and more hostile one was...
14. Both Batista and Castro were dictators of this country.
15. After WW2 both Germany & Berlin were split into this many parts.
16. This Soviet leader introduced political and economic reforms known as Perestroika & Glasnost. (last name)
19. The Bay of Pigs invasion was a failed attempt to overthrow Castro by this country (Abbreviated)
20. The ___________ theory stated that the US had to stop communism in one country so to save the neighboring ones too.

2. This is a fancy word for a ban on trade, which the US placed on Cuba.
3. The West responded to Stalin's actions in Berlin through this: sending planes to West Berlin with food, supplies, and fuel.
4. This movement agreed not to take sides during the Cold War. (Abbreviated)
6. Both the CIA & KGB engaged in this during the Cold War (fancy word for spying).
7. Stalin created this in Berlin, because he was angry at the West for breaking their agreement.
9. This country placed their missiles in Cuba and the US was furious. (Abbreviated)
10. The U.S. is to Capitalism as the U.S.S.R is to _____________.
12. Korea, Vietnam, & Afghanistan were all __________ wars where the US & USSR took sides.
13. In this plan, the U.S. gave Europe 15 billion dollars after WW2 in order to rebuild and recover.
17. Due to this policy, many people fear in a mutual assured destruction (MAD).
18. Under the Truman Doctrine, the U.S. sent economic aid to Greece & _________.