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Stalin
Most vile leader in all of Russia. Historically significant because of his iron grip rule -
United Nations
World's largest international peace-keeping organization. Historically significant because it was important in stopping Russia and because the League of Nations sucked. -
Iron Curtain
Symbolized the wall between Russia and the rest of Europe after the Cold War. Historically significant because during this time the Soviets advanced technologically, setting up the Cold War. -
Ho Chi Minh
He was a communist leader of Vietnam. He was historically significant because he helped establish the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. -
Vietnam
Country in Southeast Asia. Historically significant because it was part of the Vietnam War. -
European Economic Cooperation
It is a network European entreprenuers. It is historically significant because it aims to have an economic standard in Europe. -
Truman Doctrine
Policy to help countries keep away from communism. Historically significant because it became the U.S. policy during the Cold War. -
The Marshall Plan
American program to aid Europe. Historically significant because it was used to rebuild a war-torn nation -
Berlin Airlift
The Berlin Airlift was a way to supply the city by air during the blockade. It was historically significant because it started the confrontation of the Cold War. -
NATO
Military alliance based on the North American treaty. Historically significant because it helps to have peace in the world. -
People's Republic of China
Sovereign state in East Asia. Historically significant because it was the beginning of communist China. -
Korean War
War between South Korea, supported by the UN, and North Korea. Historically significant because it made Korea want to nuke us. -
Explosion of the first hydrogen bomb
A test done by the U.S. It is historically significant because we were making advancements in the arms race with Russia. -
Krushchev
Led USSR during the Cold War. Historically significant because he led during the Cuban Missile Crisis. -
KGB
The main security agency for the Soviet Union. Historically significant because it was a powerful military service for Russia. -
Geneva Accords
It was a conference between multiple countries to discuss ways to unify Vietnam. This was historically significant because it resulted in Vietnam being separated into 2 zones. -
Warsaw Pact
Mutual defense of communtist parties. Historically significant because they were enemies of the U.S. -
Suez Canal/ Nasser
Diplomatic military confrontation known as the tripartite aggression. Historically significant because it caused Britain's prime minister to resign. -
Sputnik
First artificial Earth satellite in space. Historically significant because it was part of the space race. -
Berlin Wall is erected
The Berlin Wall separated East and West Germany following World War II. It is historically significant because it represented how different life was on each side. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
It was a 13-day conflict between the Soviets and Cuba vs. the U.S. It was historically significant because if it had gone down a different way then the world would be completely different. -
Brezhnev
He was the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. He was historically significant because he was responsible for the Era of Stagnation. -
Tet Offensive
Military campaign in the Vietnam War. Historically significant because it was a turning point for the U.S. -
Helsinki Accords
It was a conference to improve relations between communists and the West. It is historically significant because it did nothing as no treaty was made. -
Iranian Hostage Crisis
American hostages were held in Iran for 444 days. Historically significant because it partly influenced the movie, Argo. -
Russian Invasion of Afghanistan
Fought between Soviet-led Afghans and insurgent groups. Historically significant because it strengthened Afghanistan. -
Moscow Olympics
Olympics of 1980. Historically significant because it was boycotted by the U.S. and 64 other countries -
Lech Walesa and the Solidarity Movement in Poland
Lech is a Polish Politician. Historically significant because it was the first non-communist party-controlled trade union in a Warsaw Pact country -
Los Angeles Olympics
Olympics in 1984. Historically significant because USSR refused to participate. -
Chernobyl
It was a catastrophic nuclear accident. It is historically significant becasue it is considered the worst nuclear power plant in history. -
Perestroika and Glasnost
Political movement for reformation in communist Russia. Historically significant because it helped end the USSR. -
Tianamen Square
Protests in 1989. Historically significant because it resulted in the deaths of multiple protestors. -
Berlin Wall is torn down
5,000 people attempted to escape over the wall during it's time. It is historically significant because it was the cause of about 600 deaths. -
Gorbachev
He was the first and last president of the Soviet Union. He is historically significant because he was the ruler when the Soviet Union was ended. -
Yeltsin
Russian politician who formerly supported Gorbachev. Historically significant because he was 1st president of Russia. -
End of the USSR
Formerly dissolved by the 142-H declaration. This was historically significant because it was the end of the largest communist state and the end of the Cold War. -
Putin
Current President of Russia. Historically significant because he was the first President of the non-communist Russia.
