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George Kennan
________, a diplomat, writes the containment doctrine (1947), which stated that Russia was dangerously expansionist- the only way to defeat communism was to treat it like a virus: quarantine (contain) the communist ideology to prevent other countries from falling to it.
Korean War
The ________ was a conflict between North Korea, supported by the Soviet Union and China, and South Korea, supported by the United States and other UN forces.
Truman Doctrine
The ________ was a policy of containment that aimed to prevent the spread of communism by providing military and economic aid to countries threatened by communism.
McCarthyism
________ was a term used to describe the practice of making accusations of subversion or treason without proper regard for evidence.
1955
The war lasted from ________ to 1975 and resulted in the reunification of Vietnam under communist rule.
Cold War
The ________ had a significant impact on American society, including the growth of the military- industrial complex, the expansion of the federal government's power, and the rise of the national security state.
Bernard Baruch
________ wanted to create a UN agency that could regulate atomic eneray internationally, but neither the US or Russia wanted to give up certain nuclear weapons shows how tensions remain high and both want to be prepared for potential conflict.
NSA
________ (National Security Act) (1947): created the Department of Defense to have a more unified military body with efficient communication.
Second Red Scare
The ________ occurred in the years following World War II, from the late 1940s to the mid- 1950s.
1947 1991
Cold War (________): standoff between the US and Russia, essentially between capitalist and communist ideologies.
Marshall Plan
The ________ was a program of economic aid to help rebuild Europe after World War II and prevent the spread of communism.
arms race
The ________ was a competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to develop and stockpile nuclear weapons.
Cuban Missile Crisis
The ________ was a 13- day political and military standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union over the installation of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
Nuremberg trials
________ (1945- 1946): former Nazi leaders are put on trial in Nuremburg, Germany, and punished for their crimes against humanity, with the punishments ranging from long prison sentences to execution.
Security Council
________) to advise the President about the best course of action in security matters.
Domino Theory
The ________ was a Cold War policy that suggested that if one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would also fall like dominos.
House Un American Activities Committee
The ________ (HUAC) was established to investigate alleged communist activity in the U.S., and many Hollywood actors, writers, and directors were blacklisted and prevented from working in the industry.
Yalta Conference
________ (February 1945): FDR, Churchill, and Stalin meet in Yalta to discuss postwar plans.
Berlin Blockade
The ________ was a Soviet attempt to block the Western Allies 'access to West Berlin, which led to the Berlin Airlift, a massive airlift of supplies to the city.
Cold War
The ________ had a significant impact on Asia, where the United States and the Soviet Union competed for influence.
Truman Doctrine
________ (1947): the US provides military and economic aid ($ 400 million) to prevent Greece and Turkey from falling to Communism- Truman agrees to give aid to any countries facing Communist pressure.
Yalta Conference (February 1945)
FDR, Churchill, and Stalin meet in Yalta to discuss postwar plans
Cold War (1947-1991)
standoff between the US and Russia, essentially between capitalist and communist ideologies
Bretton Woods Conference (1944)
Allies met in Bretton Woods, NH
United Nations (April 1945)
had representatives from 50 countries, but the Big Five (aka the US, Britain, USSR, France, China) had additional privileges, like right to veto
Nuremberg trials (1945-1946)
former Nazi leaders are put on trial in Nuremburg, Germany, and punished for their crimes against humanity, with the punishments ranging from long prison sentences to execution
Berlin Airlift (1948-1949)
Truman sends supplies to grateful Berliners for a year, hoping to show that the US won't back down and appease Stalin
Marshall Plan (1947)
gave billions of dollars in aid to 16 European countries
NSA (National Security Act) (1947)
created the Department of Defense to have a more unified military body with efficient communication
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) (1949)
Capitalist nations (like Britain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, US, etc.)
