Section 2: The Communist Bloc

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1. What was the significance of the 'doctor's plot'?

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The 'doctor's plot' was a dark period in Soviet history where there was an anti-Semitic campaign that falsely accused Jewish doctors of plotting to assassinate Soviet leaders.

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Chapter 21 The Cold War Section 2 terms. Glencoe , Modern Era.

2. What is de-Stalinization?

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De-Stalinization refers to the efforts made by Nikita Khrushchev to diminish the legacy and influence of Joseph Stalin after his death. It aimed to break away from Stalin's totalitarian rule and create a more open and reform-oriented Soviet Union.

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3. Who replaced Stalin in 1955 and led the 'de-Stalinization' movement, accusing Stalin of creating a 'cult of Personality'?

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Nikita Khrushchev played a significant role in Soviet history by replacing Stalin in 1955 and initiating the 'de-Stalinization' movement. He openly criticized Stalin's actions and policies, accusing him of creating a 'cult of Personality'. Joseph Stalin, Vladimir Lenin, and Leon Trotsky were also prominent figures in Soviet history, but they did not play the same role as Khrushchev in denouncing Stalin and advocating for de-Stalinization.

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4. Who was Gary Francis Powers?

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Gary Francis Powers was a pilot of a U-2 spy plane that was shot down during the Cold War era, leading to heightened tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.

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5. Who was John F. Kennedy?

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John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, known for his leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis and his efforts to advance civil rights in America.

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6. Who was Aleksei Kosygin?

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Aleksei Kosygin was a prominent Soviet statesman who served as the Premier of the Soviet Union from 1964 to 1980, making him a key figure in Soviet politics during the Cold War era.

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7. Who was Leonid Brezhnev?

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Leonid Brezhnev was a prominent figure in Soviet politics, known for his leadership of the Communist Party and his influence during the 1970s and early 1980s. He played a key role in reversing the de-Stalinization efforts that had been implemented after the death of Stalin.

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8. Who was Alexander Solzhenitsyn?

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Alexander Solzhenitsyn was a prominent Russian author and dissident known for his works of literature that exposed the harsh realities of the Soviet Union's oppressive regime. He was not involved in ballet, cuisine, or philosophy.

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9. Who is Dr. Andrea Sakharov?

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Dr. Andrea Sakharov was a prominent Soviet physicist who played a key role in the development of the Soviet Union's hydrogen bomb. He later became an outspoken advocate for peace, denouncing the arms race and advocating for nuclear disarmament. As a result of his activism, he was exiled to Gorki, a city near Moscow, where he continued his work as a physicist and human rights activist.

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10. Who is Eleana Bonner?

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Eleana Bonner is known for being the wife of Sakharov and using emergency heart surgery as a reason for not leaving the country.

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11. Who was Josip Broz Tito?

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Josip Broz Tito was a significant figure in Yugoslavia during WWII, known for his leadership in the communist party and his autonomy from Stalin's policies.

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12. Who was Wladyslaw Gomulka and what were his contributions?

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Wladyslaw Gomulka was a key figure in Polish political history, particularly after the workers' revolt in 1956. His anti-Soviet stance and efforts to improve relations with the Catholic Church set him apart from other communist leaders of his time.

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13. Who was Imre Nagy?

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Imre Nagy was a political figure in Hungary who played a key role in the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. He served as Prime Minister and made significant decisions during that time.

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14. Who replaced Imre Nagy after the Soviets invaded Hungary?

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Janos Kadar replaced Imre Nagy as the leader of Hungary after the Soviet invasion. Lech Walesa was a Polish trade unionist, Yuri Andropov was a Soviet leader, and Fidel Castro was the leader of Cuba, none of whom were directly involved in the events in Hungary.

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15. Who was Antonin Novotny?

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Antonin Novotny was a prominent Communist leader in Czechoslovakia known for his rigid leadership style. De-Stalinization, the process of removing Stalin's influence, did not start until the 1960s, and Novotny played a significant role in the political landscape during that time.

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16. Who was Alexander Dubcek?

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Alexander Dubcek was a significant figure in Czechoslovakia who initiated the Prague Spring reform movement in 1968, advocating for political liberalization within the communist regime. He replaced Novotny as the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia.

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17. What is meant by the term 'Cult of Personality'?

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The correct definition of 'Cult of Personality' refers to a situation where an individual promotes their own image and interests at the expense of the larger group or organization, often leading to a personality cult.

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18. What is meant by the term 'Peaceful Coexistence'?

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Peaceful coexistence refers to the ability to compete with other countries without resorting to war or conflict, as opposed to seeking complete harmony, isolationism, or military domination.

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19. When was Sputnik I launched?

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Sputnik I was the first artificial Earth satellite, launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957. It marked the beginning of the space age and the start of the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States.

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20. What are Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs)?

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Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) are specifically designed for long-range attacks, typically between continents. They played a significant role during the Cold War period between the US and Soviet Union.

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21. What does Mutual Assured Destruction refer to?

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Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) is a doctrine of military strategy and national security policy in which a full-scale use of nuclear weapons by two or more opposing sides would cause the complete annihilation of both the attacker and the defender. It is based on the premise that the threat of mutual destruction will prevent nuclear war.

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22. What is a U-2?

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The U-2 was a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft used by the United States during the Cold War to gather intelligence over the Soviet Union and other areas of interest.

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23. What historical event is known as the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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The Cuban Missile Crisis refers to the pivotal moment in the Cold War when the US discovered Soviet missile bases in Cuba, leading to a tense standoff and the US imposing a blockade on the island. This event is considered one of the most significant instances of nuclear brinkmanship between the two superpowers.

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24. What is the 'hot line' referring to?

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The 'hot line' refers to the direct phone line established between the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, and the White House in Washington D.C., USA, in 1963 during the Cold War as a means of communication in times of crisis.

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25. What is a dissident?

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A dissident is someone who openly expresses disagreement or opposition to the policies or actions of their government, rather than blindly following or silently accepting them.

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26. Who wrote The Gulag Archipelago?

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The Gulag Archipelago was written by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, a Russian writer and dissident who exposed the horrors of the Soviet forced labor camps.

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27. To which nation was Dr. Sakharov exiled to?

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Dr. Sakharov, a prominent Soviet scientist and human rights activist, was exiled to Gorki (also known as Nizhny Novgorod), Russia by the Soviet government in 1980.

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28. What is detente?

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Detente refers to the easing of strained relations, especially in a political context. In the context of the Cold War, detente specifically refers to the period of reduced tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union in the 1970s.

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29. What was the purpose of SALT I?

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SALT I, or Strategic Arms Limitation Agreement Treaty, was a landmark treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union to limit the number of nuclear weapons each side possessed. Although it aimed to reduce the arms race, it did not completely eliminate it.

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What was the significance of the 'doctor's plot'?
What is de-Stalinization?
Who replaced Stalin in 1955 and led the 'de-Stalinization' movement,...
Who was Gary Francis Powers?
Who was John F. Kennedy?
Who was Aleksei Kosygin?
Who was Leonid Brezhnev?
Who was Alexander Solzhenitsyn?
Who is Dr. Andrea Sakharov?
Who is Eleana Bonner?
Who was Josip Broz Tito?
Who was Wladyslaw Gomulka and what were his contributions?
Who was Imre Nagy?
Who replaced Imre Nagy after the Soviets invaded Hungary?
Who was Antonin Novotny?
Who was Alexander Dubcek?
What is meant by the term 'Cult of Personality'?
What is meant by the term 'Peaceful Coexistence'?
When was Sputnik I launched?
What are Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs)?
What does Mutual Assured Destruction refer to?
What is a U-2?
What historical event is known as the Cuban Missile Crisis?
What is the 'hot line' referring to?
What is a dissident?
Who wrote The Gulag Archipelago?
To which nation was Dr. Sakharov exiled to?
What is detente?
What was the purpose of SALT I?
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