The Cold War: A Global Confrontation
This worksheet covers key events, concepts, and figures of the Cold War for 7th-grade social studies students.
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The Cold War: A Global Confrontation
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. What was the primary ideological conflict that defined the Cold War?
Democracy vs. Monarchy
Capitalism vs. Communism
Imperialism vs. Colonialism
Federalism vs. Unitary System
2. Which of the following best describes the 'Iron Curtain'?
A physical wall built across Europe
A metaphorical division between Eastern and Western Europe
A military alliance formed by Western powers
A trade barrier between the United States and the Soviet Union
1. The United States and the Soviet Union were the two main during the Cold War.
2. The policy of aimed to prevent the spread of communism.
3. The airlift was a major event where supplies were flown into West Berlin.
1. The Cold War involved direct military conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union.
True
False
2. The Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.
True
False
1. Briefly explain the purpose of NATO.
2. What role did proxy wars play in the Cold War?
Match each Cold War term with its definition.
1. Détente
a. A period of reduced tension between the US and USSR
2. Arms Race
b. Competition between nations to acquire more powerful weapons
3. Brinkmanship
c. Pushing dangerous events to the brink of disaster to achieve a desired outcome