Events
The USSR placed missiles in Cuba in retaliation
o the US placing missiles in Turkey
Cuban Missile Crises
a concrete barrier erected by the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) in 1961 to separate East Berlin from West Berlin
What is the Berlin Wall
a political and economic ideology that advo-cates for a classless, stateless society
Businesses managed by the government/community
What is Communism
A short portion or segment taken from a larger text, such as a book, article, or speech.
excerpt
The US provided supplies to the City of Berlin to overcome the blockade from East Germany
The Berlin Airlife
The US committed money and aid to the countries of Turkey and Greece in order to stop a communist takeover
What is The Truman Doctrine
Anyone can create a business without much government involvement
Capitalism
To make an attack or take action in response to an injury or wrong, typically in the form of revenge or payback.
Retaliate
an international organization founded in 1945 after World War II to promote peace, securit, cooperation,
and development among its member states.
What is the United Nations
The US gave over $15 billion dollars to help rebuild cities in Western Europe and stabilize the economy in those countries, this was in part in stop the spread of Communism
The Marshall Plan
citizens vote on laws and representatives to run the government
Democracy
a policy or strategy where a country seeks to limit its interactions or involvement with other nations, typically by avoiding alliances, trade agreements, or diplomatic relations.
Isolate
During the Cold War, the US used this strategy when the US sent troops to Vietnam and Korea in order to stop the spread of communism in those countries
What is Containment
the expression of disagreement or opposition to a prevailing idea, policy, or authority. It involves challenging established norms or viewpoints
dissent
A situation in which a person faces two or more equally undesirable or difficult choices, often requiring a tough decision.
dilemma