The Cold War was fought between these two countries.
The United States and Soviet Union
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Truman's policy of offering countries facing a Communist threat military aid.
The Truman Doctrine
100
This war was fought in Asia. The U.S. and Soviet Union fought on opposing sides.
Korean War
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This couple was accused of selling secrets about the atomic bomb to the Soviets
The Rosenbergs
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Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the start of the Cold War?
Joseph Stalin
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U.S. plan to provide aid to war-torn European countries in order to rebuild their economies
Marshall Plan
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During the Korean War, the Soviets fought for -
North Korea
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Who accused hundreds of Americans of being Communist without providing any proof?
Senator McCarthy
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This divided Eastern Europe, which was under Soviet control, from Western Europe. No communication was allowed beyond this point.
the Iron Curtain
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U.S. plan to use planes to provide food and supplies to the Soviet sector in the city of Berlin
The Berlin Airlift
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During the Korean War, the United States fought for -
South Korea
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Americans considered Sputnik to be an important event because -
The Soviets beat the U.S. in launching the first satellite into space. Americans were fearful that the U.S. was falling behind in the "space race".
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Germany was divided into this many occupation zones after World War II.
4
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The United States joined this organization of countries which pledged to defend every other member if attacked. Based on the concept of "collective security"
NATO (North American Treaty Organization)
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The Korean War is an example of this policy:
Containment policy
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One positive effect of the "space race" was -
It led to increased technology and education programs in the United States
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Describe the U.S. "containment policy" during the Cold War.
Policy aimed at preventing the spread of Communism beyond Eastern Europe.
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These countries were occupied by the Soviets and were cut off from communication with the West during the Cold War
Satellite Countries
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Why did President Truman fire General MacArthur during the Korean War?
General MacArthur wanted to use nuclear weapons against China
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This congressional committee investigated individuals (including actors, directors, and writers) who were accused of being Communist.