Cold War
What is a "hot" war
Physical fighting (shooting, bombing)
What was the time period for American hysteria over the threat of communists being in the country?
Red Scare
Government ruled by the people
Deomocracy
Describe Capitalism
-Private ownership
-Open Market
What is a "cold" war?
No physical fighting
Political and Economic sanctions
When did the second Red Scare occur?
Cold War
Government ruled by one person
Dictatorship
Describe Communism
-Government provides everything for the people
What two major countries were involved in the Cold War
America and the Soviet Union (Russia)
What secrets did Americans think the Soviets wanted to steal
Atom Bomb
In the Cold War, which major country had a dictatorship?
Soviet Union (Russia)
Which major country in the Cold War had capitalism and which country had communism?
America - capitalism
Soviet Union - communism
The dividing line between Eastern and Western Europe during the Cold War was called _________________.
Iron Curtain
What is the name of the senator the fueled the majority of communist allegations?
Joseph McCarthy
In the Cold War, which major country had a democracy?
America
What is the name of the policy that tried to contain/stop the spread of Communism?
Containment
What is the name of the group that President Truman created with countries to prevent another war from happening?
United Nations
What is the name of the committee that tried to find communists in America?
Un-American Activities committee
Which type of government causes the people of the country to be oppressed?
Communism
What is the name of the policy that promised countries America would give them money in order to stop Communism?
Truman Doctrine