Cold War
The west formed this organization to resist the Soviets
NATO
The Soviet military alliance to oppose the western alliance
Warsaw Pact
The fear of communism in the US during the Cold War was known as the __
Red Scare
This event/generation created an increased demand for housing construction. OK...
Baby Boom
This wonderful device served as a platform for the consumption of new forms of media, though most parents only allow for it on weekends.
TV
After the war, this country was divided into 4 occupation zones, splitting the capital ____ in two.
Germany, Berlin
The name for wars with no direct fighting, but indirectly through the backing of superpowers.
Proxy Wars
The name for immense fear of communism in the US
Mccarthyism
The name for a suburban community which provided low cost homes
Levittowns
New forms of music like __ ___ ___ spread mass culture to the youth. đ¤
Rock and Roll
A famous quote by Churchill, "An ____ ______ has descended across the continent."
Iron Curtain
Due to the Berlin Blockade, entry into west Berlin was blocked. The allies responded with the Berlin ____, carrying supplies into the city.
Airlift
This act was passed in response to labor union strikes made it more difficult for workers to strike
Taft Hartley Act (1947)
Sunbelt States
Due to this industry, there was more disposable income, also appealing to the need for belonging and status.
Advertising Industry
This policy proposed by the US president advocated containment by lending support to any country that was threatened by Soviet communism
Truman Doctrine
Name two different proxy wars
Korean War, Vietnam War,
This program made federal employees much swear they arenât communist/ fascists
Federal Employee Loyalty & Security Program
This bill gave benefits to veterans, encouraging them to go to college and take out interest loans
GI Bill
The widespread homogeneous set of ideas and patterns of behavior dominant in society at a given time.
Mass culture
This plan allocated almost 13 billion in financial aid to European countries.
Marshall Plan,
Both sides understood that nuclear weapons should never be used as it would result in this.
MAD, Mutual assured destruction
This organization searched for communist influence in all of society
Un-American Activities Committee
The Interstate Highway System increased federal spending on infrastructure; this authorized the building of highways throughout the nation
Interstate Highway Act
These poets' work explored and influenced American culture and politics in the post-war era, rebelling against the conformity of the age
Beatniks