Red Scare
This was the fear of communist influence in the U.S.
What is McCarthyism?
He was the general in charge of the U.S. forces during the Korean War - until he was relieved of command by President Truman.
Who is Douglas MacArthur?
This country was split into West (Capitalist) and East (Communist) following World War II - as well as its capital city.
What is Germany?
Following the Soviet detonation of the atomic bomb, the United States set out to create a more powerful weapon - this was the name of the weapon.
What is the H-bomb (Hydrogen bomb)?
This event led the U.S. into joining World War II.
What is the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
The execution of these two people reflected the post-WWII concern over spying by communists in the U.S.
Who are Ethel and Julius Rosenberg?
This was the idea of stopping the spread of Communism.
What is containment?
This plan by the U.S. sent economic aid to European nations threatened by communism.
What is brinkmanship?
The blockade of the German capital forced the U.S. to do this to send supplies to the starved people.
What is the Berlin Airlift?
This organization investigated Communist ties, especially in Hollywood (i.e., The Hollywood Ten)
What is the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)?
This is the name of the line that divides North Korea from South Korea.
What is the 38th Parallel?
This was the nickname given to the boundary of Soviet domination of Eastern Europe after WWII.
What is the Iron Curtain?
This incident renewed tensions between the U.S. and U.S.S.R.
What is the U-2 incident?
Formed in 1949 for the purpose of collective defense against aggression, this group was established and joined by over twenty member countries.
What is NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)?
After Truman was accused of being soft on Communism, this organization was set up to investigate employees.
This group blamed Truman for not sending enough aid to China after Communists takeover China.
Who are Conservatives?
This was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine.
What is "stopping the spread of Communism"?
This government organization used spies to gather information in the Middle East and Latin America in the 1950's.
What is the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency)?
McCarthy's downfall was brought about when he accused members of this organization of being communist.
What is the U.S. Army?
The name of the Congressman who pursued charges against Alger Hiss, who was accused of spying for the Soviet Union.
Who is Richard Nixon?
This organization, formed in 1945 to increase political and economic cooperation among its member countries, sent troops to aid South Korea
What is the U.N. (United Nations)?
The United States responded to fear of Soviet military action in the Middle East by issuing this.
What is the Eisenhower Doctrine?
The launch of this Soviet satellite sparked the Space Race.
What is Sputnik I?
In order to survive a nuclear blast you must do this.
What is "Duck and cover"?