The Cold War
Define: The Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan, initiated in 1948, was another significant strategy designed to rebuild Europe after World War II. By providing economic aid to Western European nations, the United States aimed to prevent the spread of communism by promoting economic stability. This plan was particularly important in countries like West Germany and France, where economic difficulties could lead to political unrest.
What year was the Vietnam War?
1955-1960
What year was the Korean war?
1950
What year was the Cuban Missile Crisis?
1962
Define: The Truman Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine, announced in 1947, aimed to provide support to countries resisting communism. This doctrine laid the foundation for American foreign policy in the following decades.
Who fought in the Vietnam War?
North Vietnam vs South Vietnam
Who fought in the Korean War?
North Korea vs South Korea
Who were the two major superpowers fighting in the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The Soviet Union vs The United States
Define: NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance of 32 countries in Europe and North America that was established in 1949:
Define: The 17th Parallel
The war began when North Korea invaded South Korea, crossing the 17th Parallel, the line that divided the two countries.
What was the first thing that happened to start the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The Soviet Union placed Missiles in Cuba facing the United States, due to their anger with them for the Marshall plan, and the Truman Doctrine
Define: The Warsaw Pact
Warsaw Pact in 1955, a military alliance of communist nations that was seen as a counter to NATO.
After the Vietnam war, was North or South Vietnam communist?
The entire country of Vietnam was communist after The Vietnam War
After the Korean war, was North or South Korea communist?
How did the Cuban Missile Crisis end?