Cold War
The Cold War was a conflict primarily between these two superpowers.
The United States and the Soviet Union (Russia)?
Betty Crocker was a brand that advertised to these kinds people.
Stay-at-home moms
The U.S. was _______ and the Soviet Union was ________.
Captialist; Communist.
This war, which the U.S. fought in the 1950s, never truly ended.
The Korean War
Iron Curtain
The boundary dividing Europe during the Cold War that divided Communism from Capitalism
This is the reason behind the "cold" in "Cold War".
There was no actual fighting between the two superpowers.
Fallout shelters were buildings that protected people from these two things.
Nuclear blasts/atomic bombs; fallout
In Capitalism, economic markets are controlled by this.
Markets driven by free competition
During the Korean War, the United States supported this country.
South Korea
Fallout
Radioactive dust created by a nuclear blast
This doctrine guaranteed both sides would lose if either used nuclear weapons.
Mutually Assured Destruction (M.A.D.)
The GI Bill of Rights did these two things.
Helped veterans go to school; buy a house.
In Communism, property is __________.
Held in common (owned by the government).
This war was very unpopular in the United States because of its unclear war goals and a lack of support for the war.
Capitalism
A form of government where people can increase their personal wealth & the market is driven by free competition (unless the government steps in for the common good).
Since neither superpower could directly fight the other, they did this instead.
They fought wars in smaller countries or supported friendly nations
Automobiles allowed people to do this.
Work farther way from home than before
In Communism, individuals can't increase their own wealth because of this.
Everyone shares the wealth of the nation.
During the Vietnam War, China and the Soviet Union supported this country.
North Vietnam
Communism
A form of government where a nation's wealth is shared and the market is controlled by the government.
Both sides formed alliances during the Cold War: the West formed ________ while the Communists formed _________.
While suburbs grew, cities began to fall apart because of this reason.
Tax revenue fell when people moved away
In Capitalism, the market determines prices except when this happens.
The government regulates the economy for the common good.
The Soviet Union tried to invade this country, but was forced to retreat after fierce resistance from Muslim fighters.
Afghanistan
Truman Doctrine
The idea that America should fight Communism around the world, created by president Truman