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Reasons for the cold war
Name the 2 most important reasons...,
Who was involved in the cold war,
What is the definition of a cold war
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Alliance
Who was apart of the grand alliance,
How long were the grand alliance ...,
Who were the leaders of grand all...
5
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Tensions between leaders
What were the agreements between ...,
What were the disagreements betwe...
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Why there were poor relations between the west and USSR before WW2
Give the main reason for a poor r...,
Explain how ideological differenc...,
What was the most important disag...
11
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Early conflict - Russian revolution
Why did the soviets resent britai...,
Why did britain france resent the...
2
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Poor relations in 1920s - 30s
What happened in 1922,
What big agreement happened in 19...,
What is the nazi soviet pact when...
4
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Tehran Conference 1943
What were the agreements of the c...,
What were the disagreements of th...,
List the leaders present at tehran
5
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Yalta conference 1945
When did yalta take place,
Which leaders were present,
What is the background on yalta
6
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Potsdam Conference 1945
When did potsdam take place,
Which leaders were present,
What are the key factors of the b...
3
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KEY DATES
What happened between 1941 1945,
What happened in 1945,
When did the communist revolution...
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communism in Europe
Which countries did the ussr libe...,
What is a satellite state,
Why did ussr turn east europe com...
5
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truman doctrine March 1947
What is truman saying in the trum...,
What was the purpose of the truma...,
What is the truman doctrine
6
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Answering the "what impression does the author give about.." question
What does toes stand for,
What is tone language,
What is overall impression
5
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KEY FIGURES
How many superpowers were involve...,
How many years was the second fro...,
27 million casualties
8
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cold war arms race 1945 - 1963
What were the effects of nuclear ...,
What is a nuclear arms race
2
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Iron Curtain Speech march 1946
When did the speech take place,
What was the essence of the speech,
What is the emphasis on
6
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the Marshall plan 1948
When was the marshall plan announced,
Who created the marshall plan,
What was said in the marshall plan
6
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Cominform (1947) and Comecon (1949)
What is the full name for cominform,
What is the full name for comecon,
What was cominform established
10
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The berlin crisis - 1947-49
What is the background to the ber...,
Why was it an issues for berlin t...,
What actions did stalin take to d...
9
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the berlin blockade
How long did the berlin blockade ...,
What essentially was the berlin b...,
What was stalin trying to achieve...
8
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the creation of NATO june 1949
What does nato stand for,
Who was included in nato originally,
How did the soviets take this
4
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the division of Germany, 1949
How long was germany divided into...,
What was the name of previously w...,
What was the name of previously e...
4
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The Korean war 1950-53
Who did north korea have the supp...,
What kind of war was the korean war
2
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The arms/space race between USSR + USA (1949-1963)
What year did the space race start,
When did the arms race start how,
What does mad stand for what is it
5
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The warsaw pact 1955
Who created the warsaw pact,
What was the purpose of the warsa...,
Which countries were involved wit...
4
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Khrushchev - (1953 - 1964)
Why did krushchev come to power,
What was a famous concept of khru...,
What were khrushchev s aims withi...
4
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The Hungarian uprising - 1956
What is true about hungary with i...,
Hoe many hungarians died in the u...,
Hoe many soviets died in the upri...
14
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The summit meetings 1959 - 61
When was the u2 spy plan shot down,
What happened at the paris summit
2
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Cuban revolt + Cuban missile crisis (1959-62)
Who lead the revolutionaries in cuba,
When did the cuban revolt begin,
When did castro make an agreement...
13
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Czechoslovakia revolution - Prague Spring 1968
When does dubcek become leader of...,
When did czechoslovakia start dem...,
Why did they revolt
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Détente
What is detente,
What new agreements were introduc...,
What was the the hotline for
12
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RUSSIA - Tsarist rule 1905
What kind of society was russia i...,
Who was the tsar in 1905,
List characteristics of nicholas ii
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Causes and consequences of the 1905 revolution in Russia
What 2 events triggered the revolt,
What was the war against japan,
What are key facts as to why russ...
10
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Events of The Russian Revolution 1905
What caused potemkin mutiny in june,
Why did the russian revolt start,
What events happened throughout r...
3
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Nicholas and the Dumas
What political parties were there...,
What were the fundamental laws of...,
Which 2 dumas lasted the whole 5 ...
6
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Stolypin's land reform
What was his reform called,
What was the target of this reform,
Did the reform become successful
5
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Lena Goldfield strike
When was stolypin assassinated,
By how much did industrial strike...,
Where did it take place
10
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Russia and WW1
Why did the russian army suffer b...,
What political,
What economic issues did russia h...
9
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2.2 The influence of Rasputin
When did the tsarina gain control...,
Why didn t people like rasputin,
When was rasputin shot
4
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Russia on the brink of revolution in 1917
Political reasons,
Social reasons,
Military reasons
5
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KEY DATES RUSSIA
23rd 1917,
23 25th feb 1917,
25th feb
8
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February revolt 1917
When did it start with what event,
How many people were marching thr...,
Which regiment did the soldiers m...
8
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3.1 - Weaknesses and Mistakes of the Provisional Government
What were the 3 biggest problems ...,
What is dual control,
What were the 8 principles of the...
8
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June offensive 1917
Who launched the offensive,
Why did kerensky launch the offen...,
What was the result of the offensive
3
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Petrograd Soviet and Provisional Government relationship
Who made up the pg,
Who made up the ps,
What is both pg and ps ruling called
5
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3.2 the activities of Lenin and the Bolsheviks
Who helped lenin back to russia,
Why did germany help lenin,
Why did lenin go back to russia
8
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The Kornilov Revolt August 1917
What position does kerensky hold,
What position does kornilov hold,
What did kornilov do
5
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3.3 The Bolshevik takeover
What happens on the 10th of octob...,
What happens on the 21st of octob...,
What does mrc stand for
10
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4.1 The Bolsheviks Consolidation of power oct 1917
Meaning of consolidation,
What government was made after b ...,
What is a decree
6
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How do the Bolsheviks cause the civil war
What were the percentage votes fo...,
When were the constituent assembl...,
When was the 1st meeting of the c...
9
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4.2 Causes of the Russian Civil War
What were the consequences of the...,
What were the consequences of the...,
What were the consequences of the...
7
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4.2 Civil war
Who was on the red side of the ci...,
Who was on the white side includi...,
What were traits of the red side
6
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5.1 War Communism
What were the reasons for war com...,
What were the key features of war...,
What was the sec supreme economic...
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5.2 The Kronstadt Naval Mutiny
When does the mutiny take place,
How many sailors mutined,
Why did they mutiny
6
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5.3 Lenin's New Economic Policy (NEP)
Why did lenin need a new economic...,
What did the nep do,
What were the principles of the nep
5
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5.4 achievements of Lenin to 1924
How and when did lenin die
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1.1 China in the early 20th century
What were key points about the go...,
What were key points about the ru...,
What were key points about the cu...
11
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1.2 The impact of the Boxer uprising and the 'Self Strengthening' reform
Who ruled at the time,
What is guangxu s relation to cix...,
Which treaties and wars show expl...
14
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1.3 The 1911 revolution
When did guangxu and cixi die,
How old is puyi when he is emperor,
Who ruled as regent for puyi
8
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1.4 China under the War lords, the May 4th Movement + rise of Guomindong
What period was the warlords era,
Who ruled how was china split,
How did the warlords run china
21
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1.5 The Development of the United Front
Where and when was the chinese co...,
Who was elected the first leader,
What were the initial figures for...
28
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2.1 The Long March
What happened on 16th oct 1938,
What tactics did otto braun sugge...,
Why did braun lead the ccp to fai...
7
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2.2 War with Japan
When did japan invade manchuria 1...,
Why didn t chiang chase out the j...,
What happened in 1937
7
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2.3 + 2.4 Features of the Chinese Civil War & why CCP won
Which 3 parts can the civil war b...,
What were the conditions of china...,
Why did the gmd have the upper hand
9
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3.1 changes in Agriculture under Mao
When did mao introduce the agrari...,
How did the ccp workers intervien...,
How many landlords were killed in...
16
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3.2 Changes in Industry
What was the 5 yr plan when,
What was the starting point for i...,
What was achieved in the 5yr plan
10
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3.3 Changes in the role of women
What law was passed when that for...,
What other agreements were passed...,
How far did the role of women cha...
3
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3.4 Political changes
How has leadership changed from 1...,
How did mao maintain control of c...
18
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3.5 The influence of USSR on developments in China
What was china s relationship w u...,
What is the treaty of friendship ...,
Why did mao need a friendship all...
8
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4.1 + 4.2 Mao's motives and the cultural revolution
What is the background on leaders...,
Why does mao return as head of st...,
What does mao do to signify his r...
12
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4.3 Effects of the Cultural Revolution
What are some criteria s that can...,
How was mao s position altered du...,
How was chinese economy altered d...
5
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5.1 Rise and fall of the Gang of Four
Who were the top candidates for m...,
Why did the gang of four arise,
When did lin biao die
28
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5.2 Economic change under Deng Xiaoping
What time period was deng leader for,
What was a key factor about deng ...,
What were deng s aims as leader
25
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5.3 Deng and Political Reform
Why was deng opposed to political...,
What is poes,
7
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5.4 Student opposition and Tiananmen Square
What happened at the student prot...,
What did the student protesters want,
What was deng s reaction to the s...
19
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China Timeline (complete list of events and dates)
Who was in power in 1901,
What happened in 1901 event and e...,
W
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1.1 The US political system
When was the constitution formed,
What is the american constitution,
What is the government for the wh...
17
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1.2 The Cold War and the 'Red Scare'
What was the red scare,
What events aided fear of the uss...
2
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1.3 Events in the US + the 'Red Scare'
What is the fbi,
What was the role of the fbi in t...,
What is huac and how was it invol...
8
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1.4 The role of McCarthy in the red scare
Who was mccarthy and why did he b...,
On what basis did people think mc...
18
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2.1 Segregation and discrimination
What were the jim crow laws what ...,
What was different about the nort...,
Why do north and south differ in ...
5
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2.2 Brown v Topeka (+ impact)
What was the plessy v ferguson ru...,
What does naacp stand for and wha...,
What was the brown v topkea rulin...
9
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2.3 + 2.4 Montgomery Bus Boycott
Who was rosa parks,
What happend with rosa parks to s...,
How many days did the boycott las...
14
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2.5 Enforcing School Desegregation
How many schools had integrated b...,
What was so significant about lit...,
How many blackkids were invited t...
9
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3.1 Protests 1960-63
What happened at the greensboroug...,
What happened after the demonstar...,
Where were the 4 students from th...
9
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3.1 Freedom Rides 1961
What is the general formula for a...,
What happened in boynton v virginia,
What was the purpose of the freed...
18
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3.2 Protests 1963-65 Birmingham
Why did mlk become a cr leader,
What were mlk s beliefs for cr ac...,
When was mlk assassinated
10
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3.2 Protests 1963-65 - Washington
Why did they march on washington,
When was the march for jobs and f...,
Why was august 1963 picked for ma...
5
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3.2 Protests 1963-65 Mississippi Freedom Summer
Why mississippi,
1,
What does mfdp stand for
9
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3.3 Civil Rights Legislation
When was the civil rights act,
How was the civil rights act 1964...,
What did the civil rights act decree
13
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3.4 protests 1966-74 - Malcom X
Why did the black power movement ...,
What are the key features of blac...,
What were 2 major black power org...
16
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3.4 March against fear
When was the march against fear,
Who lead the march on fear,
Who takes over after meredith is ...
16
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3.4 Protests 1966-74 - Mainstream CR movement
When was the chicago freedom move...,
What did the chicago freedom move...,
What did operation breadbasket in...
14
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4.1 Reasons for the growth of protest movements
What were the 6 main reasons for ...,
Why did the vietnam war increase ...,
Why did the cr movement increase ...
11
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4.2 Student Protests
How many people went to uni by 1970,
What type of people went to uni,
In what decades were students mor...
37
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4.3 Women's Movement
What was women s position in soci...,
What was the impact of ww2 on the...,
Why was there change in the role ...
11
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