Events
This event occurred after World War II because of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union.
The Cold War
This term describes the American fear of Communism.
Red Scare.
This was the President at the beginning of the Cold War.
Harry Truman.
This was America's foreign policy to stop the spread of communism.
Containment.
What did my wife cook for supper last night?
Spaghetti.
This event by the United States was a response to the Soviet Union surrounding Berlin.
Berlin Airlift
This term describes an independent country that is controlled by another country.
Satellite Nations.
This was the President during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
JFK.
This American policy gave military aid to groups fighting communism.
Truman Doctrine.
What is my favorite fast food restaurant?
Raisin Canes.
This event almost led to World War III as the Soviet Union placed nuclear weapons in Cuba.
The Cuban Missile Crisis.
When a country uses a different country/army to fight for them this is called:
Proxy War.
This was the Soviet Dictator at the beginning of the Cold War.
Joseph Stalin.
This American policy gave money and resources to countries that were destroyed during WWII.
Marshall Plan.
Where is Mr. Fischer getting his masters degree from?
USM.
This covert operation attempted to overthrow Fidel Castro's communist government in Cuba.
Bay of Pigs.
This term describes when people would accuse other people of being communist even if they weren't.
McCarthyism.
This was the communist Chinese dictator during the Cold War.
Mao Zedong.
JFK held this foreign policy that would bring America to the brink of war to make a deal.
Brinkmanship.
Who does Mr. Fischer think will win the Super Bowl?
Bengals.
An American spy plane was shot down in the Soviet Union, what was this called?
The U-2 Incident.
This term describes the invisible line that separated Eastern from Western Europe.
Iron Curtain.
This was the Communist leader of North Korea during the Korean War.
Kim Il Sung.
This foreign policy was used by both the Soviet Union and America. It ensured full scale nuclear warfare if one side attacked.
Mutually Assured Destruction.
What county does Mr. Fischer live in?
Lincoln.