Cold War 1948 - 1956

Front 1

What were the causes of the Berlin Blockade?

Back 1

1) Creation of Bizonia (US and GB) and then Trizonia (US, GB, France)
2) New Currency in Trizonia, Deutschmark
3) Stalin was angry not to have been consulted, did not want West Germany to become strong, or US troops to stay in West Germany

Hint 1

BTCS (Beetles try coconuts once)

Front 2

Why did Stalin blockade Berlin?

Back 2

1) Because he believed it would Force the Allies out of Berlin
2) If US Tanks rammed roadblocks it would be an act of War

3) Berlin would be Dependent on the USSR

Hint 2

FTD (For the Disco)

Front 3

When was the Berlin Blockade?

Back 3

June 1948 - May 1949

Front 4

What were the key events of the Berlin Blockade?

Back 4

1) Stalin Blocked all supply to Berlin, the roads, the rail and canals.

2) Americans Airlifted supplies to Berlin to keep them alive

3) Stalin realised that the allies would not back down so Re-opened the supply paths

Hint 4

BAR

Front 5

Why did the Americans do the Berlin Airlift?

Back 5

1) Truman wanted to show he was serious about containing Communism

2) He was concerned Stalin might attempt to control all West Germany

Front 6

What were the key events of the Berlin Airlift?

Back 6

1) Airlifts carried food, clothing, coal etc

2) Stalin could not shoot down the planes as that would be an act of War

3) Despite all the airlifts, there were still large Shortages.

Hint 6

CWS (Can we sleep?)

Front 7

What were the consequences of the Berlin Blockade?

Back 7

1) First Cold war confrontation

2) Propaganda success for USA and disaster for the USSR

3) West Germany (FDR) created in September 1949

4) East Germany (GDR) in October 1949
5) Western Allies form NATO

Hint 7

CPWEN (Children Play When Easter is Near)

Front 8

What are the key features of NATO?

Back 8

1) Military Alliance between America and West European countries
2) Included Britain and France
3) If a member came under attack, all NATO would come to their Defense
4) Aimed to prevent West from Communism

Hint 8

MIDA

Front 9

What was the Warsaw Pact?

Back 9

A Military alliance between soviet countries, set up in 1955 after West Germany joined NATO

Front 10

What was the 'Arms Race'?

Back 10

A race between both superpowers to develop a large amount of Nuclear weapons.

They attempted to outdo each other, but the US remained firmly in front.

Front 11

What was the 'Space Race' and key events?

Back 11

Both sides competed to be the first at Space Development.
1961 - USSR put first man in space - Yuri Gregarin
1969 - US put first man on the moon

Front 12

Why was the Arms Race significant?

Back 12

1) It prevented a War in Europe
2) The USSR would never Invade West Germany for fear of Nuclear retaliation

3) Neither side would Never declare war on the other

Hint 12

EIN (Eggs in Newts)

Front 13

What were Khrushchev's two major changes in mentality?

Back 13

Co-Existence and De-Stalinisation

Front 14

What was 'Co-existence?'

Back 14

The Suggestion that capitalsm and communist could live together.

Front 15

What was 'De-Stalinisation?' and what were some of the changes that came with it?

Back 15

Khrushchev called Stalin an 'Wicked tyrant'. He also
- Released Political prisoners
- Closed COMINFORM
- Eastern Europe was granted greater freedom

Hint 15

PCE (Please Cull Eels)

Front 16

What was the Secret Speech?

Back 16

A speech made by Khrushchev to the Kremlin, including harsh criticism of Stalin and an end to Stalinism. Gave hope to many East Europeans

Front 17

What were the causes of the Hungarian Uprising?

Back 17

1) Hungary was ran by hardliner 'Matyas Rakosi' (Bald butcher)
2) Hungarians resented lack of Freedom of speech: Lived in fear of Secret Police (AVOs), presence of thousands of troops
3) Resented Russian signs and Russian being taught.

4) Hungarians were angry at the low Standard of living

Hint 17

MFRS (Male friends run shops)

Front 18

What were the key events of the Hungarian uprising?

Back 18

1) Thousands of Hungarians Demonstrated and pulled down a Stalin statue

2) Rakosi was replaced by Imre Nagy (less hardline)

3) Nagy asked for tanks and troops to be Removed and they were

4) Nagy made sweeping changes and ATTEMPTED TO LEAVE THE WARSAW PACT.

5) Khrushchev sent the Red Army back
6) Nagy was arrested, executed and replaced by Kadar

Hint 18

DIRLRK (Dinner In Rio Literally Ruins Knees)

Front 19

What were Nagy's reforms?

Back 19

1) Withdraw Red Army

2) Hold democratic elections

3) Abolish AVOs

4) Restore Land ownership to private
5) LEAVE WARSAW PACT

Hint 19

REAL-W

Front 20

What was the Soviet response to Nagy's reforms?

Back 20

1) Sent in the Red Army
2) 2 Weeks of Bitter Fighting

3) Imprison Nagy and execute him
4) Replace Nagy with Kadar

Hint 20

RFIK (Real flies injest Kerosene)

Front 21

Why would Khrushchev NOT allow Hungary to leave the Warsaw Pact?

Back 21

1) It would Undermine Communist Rule

2) It would Weaken the Warsaw Pact

3) Other countries may follow suit

4) Suggests that Communism is unpopular to the West

Hint 21

UWOS (Undertaking work on stairs)

Front 22

How did the Americans react to the Hungarian Uprising?

Back 22

1) They sent money to aid Nagy

2) No military assistance

3) Condemned the attack

Front 23

What were the consequences of the Hungarian uprising?

Back 23

1) East Europeans learnt they could not leave Soviet Control
2) The West would not help them if they tried