United Nations
Who did the United Nations support in the Korean War?
South Korea
Who was Joseph McCarthy?
A U.S. senator the accused people of communism, specifically government employees (250+)
What role were most American women expected to fulfill in the 1950s?
wife, mother, homoemaker
Define arms race
competition between countries to gain an advantage in weapons
The organization that was formed on the basis of the Atlantic Charter
Describe the UN
Peace keeping organization designed to prevent future wars. Founded by Atlantic Charter after WWII.
What couple was executed for selling atomic secrets to the Soviets?
The Rosenbergs
What was the most popular music genre of the 1950s?
rock n roll
What two countries was the Truman Doctrine
Greece & Turkey
Define containiment
U.S. policy designed to stop the spread of communism.
In response to the formation of NATO, what did the Soviet Union form?
Warsaw Pact
Define NATO
Mutual defense organization between U.S. and Western Europe
List four new inventions of the 1950s.
vaccines, computers, television, highway system, satellites
Describe the Berlin Airlift
Truman's response to Stalin's blockade of Berlin; yearlong relief effort to supply West Berlin with food and medical supplies.
Define brinkmanship
a strategy that involves countries getting to the verge of war without going to war.
Describe the resolution of the Korean War
U.S./UN forces invaded and forced the North back; congress decided to invade China and a cease fire was called; it was a stalemate.
Define the Cold War
Period of tension following WWII between the U.S. and Soviet Union.
How did television help encourage economic growth during the 1950s?
It was a new medium (way) to advertise.
Explain the Marshall Plan
Economic Aid to rebuild Western Europe after WWII. Designed to build allies in Europe (to help better different countries so they do not get taken over by communists).
What purpose did the Berlin Wall serve?
to prevent people from escaping from Eastern Europe to Western Europe.
What events led up to the Korean War?
Chinese civil war established communism there, which influenced communist movement to the north (the north invaded the south and the UN came to the aid of South Korea).
Explain the Marshall Plan
Economic Aid to rebuild Western Europe after WWII. Designed to build allies in Europe.
What was the significance of Levittown?
It was the first planned suburb community (built after WWII).
What earlier presidential policies did The Truman Doctrine expand on?
The Monroe Doctrine and Roosevelt Corollary toe the Monroe Doctrine.
Define the Iron Curtain
Coined by Churchill; dividing line between communism and democracy in Europe.