To try to gain control over west berlin, the soviet union

threatened that part of the city with troops and tanks

set up a total blockade which cut off that section of the city

went to the un and demanded control of that part of the city

operated a massive airlift to bring in needed supplies

what was one place where the cold war was “hot” and u. s. soldiers fought and died?

hungary

egypt

china

korea

what does the “iron curtain” refer to?

the 46-year rivalry between the united states and the soviet union

the promise to nations struggling against communist movements

the border between the soviet satellite states and western europe

the independent nations under the control of a more powerful nation

what is the meaning of the term “arms race”?

a race to get the most weapons in a certain time period

an effort to move weapons into firing position as quickly as possible

a never-ending effort to acquire more and more weapons

a race to develop a particular kind of weapon as quickly as possible

what was the purpose of the berlin airlift?

to supply west berlin during a blockade by the soviet union

to blockade west berlin to contain the soviet union

to supply east berlin during a blockade by the soviet union

to blockade east berlin to contain the soviet union

. this is one step closer to me getting my diploma and graduating.