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Cold War
The nuclear arms race divided the world in a struggle as costly as any another war. East vs. West, Communism vs. Democracy, the Bear vs. the Eagle; all these were major factors in the lives of millions for 4 decades.
6,177 Questions
Was Poland neutral during the cold war?
No, Poland was a communist country in Eastern Bloc, a Soviet satellite state.
Why was the CIA created and what was it's purpose during the cold war?
The OSS during WWII was the first Central intelligence gathering agency the US had. When it was disbanded at the end of the war, it was quickly realized that the existing world situation (Cold War) required the continuance of a world intelligence gathering agency, thus in 1947 the CIA was born.
When the Soviet Union dissolved a group of states joined together to form?
Commonwealth of Independent States
Countries involved during the Berlin Wall?
{| |- | Germany, being the location of Berlin, was the focal point. The US and NATO were on one side of the wall. The Soviet Union was on the other side of the issues. |}
Not more than in the US.
But remember, if you went to school in Korea, Middle School and High School has screwed your mind so much anything different seems difficult.
If you look at students coming for Graduate studies in the US, they don't seem that much superior, even though you have the elite of Korea showing up.
So there, that's your answer.
What longitude divided East and West Germany?
The frontier was irregular and, like nearly all frontiers in Europe, was not drawn along a line of longditude.
Are the Korean War and the Cold War the same?
No. The cold war was a longer-term conflict than the Korean War. The Cold War refers to long-term conflict and competition between the United States and the Soviet Union. While the two superpowers did not typically engage in direct battles, there were a number of wars/armed conflicts where the two superpowers supported opposing sides. The Korean War is an example of one such conflict, where the Soviet Union supported North Korea and the United States supported South Korea.
When will be end of the world?
The world will end when it wants to end. God will decide. If were bad to the Earth, yes it will come. But if were not, God will save us and make us live a second and better life in the after world. He will stroke us up on his right hand and bless us for being good to the Earth. Only he can decide, only our God can. God is the only one that can save us. Everybody just has to treat the Earth fairly.
Which country has the most weapons?
According to my research the most weapons country is the United States currently owns 9,600 nuclear weapons, while Russia currently owns 16,800. But Russia actually always had more nuclear weapons than the United States.
Was west Berlin controlled by the soviet union?
No it was not, east was controlled by russia
Pat's answer: West Berlin was controlled by the American, British, and French occupying military forces. It was originally administrated by the Soviets, American, British, and French forces, but the Soviets tried to force the western allies out of Berlin by a road and rail blockade, which was checked by Berlin Airlift. Berlin was completely surrounded by the Soviet East German territory. In the 60s, the Soviets built a wall around West Berlin (to keep their East German citizens from escaping). One had to travel through Soviet Checkpoints and across 100 miles designated East German highways and another Soviet Checkpoint before entering West Germany, The allied forces allowed the West Berlin citizens to form their own government and operate the city as they wanted. It was a shining star surrounded by the Iron Curtain. Much of the needed supplies and fresh groceries required by West Berlin later came from East Germany. The water supply system was operated and controlled from East Berlin.
When did Joseph McCarthy use TV to spead communism?
US Congressman Joseph McCarthy (who was anti-communist) tried to expose communists working in Hollywood and in Washington, DC.
How did the threat of atomic warfare affect Truman's policy of containment?
Had to learn to fight a war with one's hands tied; had to fight without using all of one's weapons (no nukes).
How does sputnik relate to the cold war?
Sputnik was the first artificial satellite ever launched into space. Because it was a Russian accomplishment, the United States immediately hurried to catch up with them. This competition was a major characteristic of the Cold War.
Who were the US trying to help in Vietnam and why?
Defending South Vietnam against Communist aggression from North Vietnam.
What was the blockade imposed by Stalin in 1948?
The Berlin Blockade from 24 June 1948 until 11 May of 1949.
What philosophy guides decisions about where the US sends foreign aid?
The philosophy that guides decisions about where the US sends foreign aid is advised by various factors. In most cases, the nature of the emergency and the virtue of altruism morality will come to play.
What are the hydrogen bombs after effects?
basically the same as fission bombs but as the yield of fusion bombs are typically much higher the effects are typically much higher.
Note: it is possible to build clean low yield fusion bombs with far less fallout than similar yield fission bombs, but the prompt radiation effects are worse.
Which six Eastern European nations did Stalin demand control over at Yalta?
Stalin demanded power in Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Austria, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia.
Why did the Soviets need spies in the 1950s?
To find out what we were trying to hide from them. Answer Spies, agents used to gather information on opposing parties, have been in use since the earliest communities were established. An individual or group of individuals who can infiltrate an adversary's area of control and gather information not readily available provide a great advantage in conflict. If a nation (or a corporation, political party, revolutionary group, etc.) can gather information about their adversary and its capabilities, it is better prepared to guard its own interests. This information may lead to a preemptory attack, establishment of stronger defenses, or increased diplomacy to avoid conflict. The Soviet Union needed spies to accomplish their intelligence gathering, just as every other country did (and continue to do).
What are the main causes of catching a cold?
You usually catch one directly from someone who has one, or from contact with their respiratory droplets from sneezes or coughs. You can get catch these viruses during the brief time they are in the air as you breathe or from touching where the droplets landed after they quickly fell out of the air (approximately a 6 foot diameter around the sneezer). There is additional information about how colds are spread in the related questions area.
Colds and influenza are caused by a large number of different viruses. Unlike told in the old and traditional stories from gramma, you can't catch any of these just by being cold or wet. You must be exposed to the virus to get it and you can catch it regardless of temperatures. See related questions below.
As to where one contracts a cold or flu, some of these infections are spread by direct contact (shaking hands for instance, which is one reason health professionals are so serious about proper hand washing). Others are from a more indirect transfer of the viruses. See the related questions section for more information about washing hands properly.
No. Congress never actually declared war. It is officially a CONFLICT, bu if you ask someone who was there, it was a war.
What does 'containment' mean in terms of the Cold War?
containment is the term used to refer to the US policy stating that any attempt to spread communism would be seen as a threat to the democratic nations of the world. this allowed the US to fight back at the communists to contain their ideas to one place.
