Military alliance of the Soviet Union and its satellite states. Created in reaction to NATO
What is Warsaw Pact
100
A full-scale ideological and military conflict between the US and the USSR and their allies that led to several hot wars around the globe, although the US and USSR, fearful of a nuclear showdown, never fought each other
What is Cold War
100
October 4, 1957, the USSR successfully launched the world's first satellite into outer space. It became a symbol of USSR technological superiority at that time and brought fear. What was its title?
What is Sputnik
100
In 1953, both were accused of spying for the Soviets and giving them atomic bomb secrets. It was a highly controversial case. Regardless, they were convicted and both were executed.
Who are Julius and Ethel Rosenberg
100
Churchill's characterization of the military and ideological barrier erected by the USSR that separated Western and Eastern Europe into free and un-free halves.
What is the Iron Curtain
200
1948-52:the Aim to restore European's faith in capitalism by sending $13 Billion overseas to rebuild Europe's ruined roads, bridges, factories, and farms. Stop the spread of communism through spending.
What is Marshall Plan
200
In 1948, ----- ---- a prominent government official was accused of spying for the Soviets and was found guilty of perjury under oath and served 4 years in prison.
This case brought real fear of spies working within America.
Who is Alger Hiss
200
Contest in which nations compete to build more powerful weapons such as nuclear.
What is Arms race
200
The governmental anti-communist crusade named for Senator Joseph McCarthy who led numerous investigations into communist activities without having any evidence to support his accusations.
What is McCarthyism
200
North Atlantic Treaty Organization- A post-World War II military alliance between the US and the Western European powers. An attack on one of it's members was seen as an attack on all of its members.
What is N.A.T.O.
300
1950-53: The US fought Communist North Koreans and Chinese to a stalemate, frustrating Americans who had to learn to accept only a partial victory. 1st United Nations military intervention. Created the two nations of North and South Korea divided along the 38th parallel.
What is Korean War
300
A foreign policy that stated that the US would use force to help any Middle Eastern nation threatened by communism.
What is Eisenhower Doctrine
300
1948-1949: Americans and British used planes to resupply West Berlin to stop the Soviet blockade of the city.
What Berlin airlift
300
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Created in response to USSR launching of Sputnik 1.
what is N.A.S.A.
300
The label affixed to multiple American foreign policy initiatives meant to prevent the USSR from expanding its influence around the globe.
What is Policy of Containment
400
Post-World War II --- ----- focused on the fear of Communists in U.S. government positions; peaked during the Korean War and declined soon thereafter, when the U.S. Senate censured Joseph McCarthy, who had been a major instigator of the hysteria.
What is Second Red Scare
400
World War II hero that led the UN troops in the Korean War. He wanted to escalate the war in size and use of atomic weapons but President Truman refused and called for a limited war.
He was removed from power due to disagreement.
Who is General Douglas MacArthur
400
------- ------------ ------ Created in 1947 as intelligence-gathering organization. It was used to conduct covert or secret operations to protect American interests overseas.
What is Central Intelligence Agency
400
Created in 1947 as intelligence-gathering organization. It was used to conduct covert or secret operations to protect American interests overseas.
What is Central Intelligence Agency
400
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization- defensive alliance aimed at preventing the spread of communism in Asia
What is S.E.A.T.O.
500
Crisis that occurred along the canal due to France and Great Britain wanting the canal not to be nationalized by Egypt. President Eisenhower avoided a major war USSR by not siding with allies and asking for their withdrawal from canal.
What is Suez Crisis
500
A foreign policy initiative that gave the US an active role in stopping the spread of communism by supporting the "free peoples who are resisting attempted subjection by armed minorities or by outside pressure.
What is Truman Doctrine
500
----- House Committee on Un-American Activities- congressional committee that investigated possible subversive activities within the US
What is H.U.A.C.
500
A list of individuals with suspected past or present communist ties whom film studios refused to hire.