VIETNAM
Did not become involved, leading to French defeat.
United States afraid of communism spreading
How did the Cold War affect American relations with countries in Latin America, more specifically Guatemala?
United States hired CIA to topple leftist government in Guatemala
What was the principal concern of the Eisenhower administration?
to resist communist expansion
What led to the Suez Crisis?
Nassar needed income from the Suez Canal to build the Aswan Dam since the United States and Britain wouldn't help pay for it. The United States sought a diplomatic solution.
What happened to Vietnam after the war?
End of French commitment, expanded US presence
Who was Fidel Castro?
Established new government in Cuba & formed relations with Soviet Union.
What was the U-2 crisis?
Soviet Union shot down American spy plane over Russian territory
What did recognition of Israel lead to?
Complicated relations with the Arab world
Why did the US sever relations with Cuba?
Castro began accepting assistance from the Soviet Union
What did the United States do about the Hungarian revolt?
Did not intervene