APUSH AMSCO Unit 8.7

explain the various military and diplomatic responses to international developments over time

decolonization

the collapse of colonial empires

Third World

new, developing nations often lacking political and economic stability

covert action

undercover intervention in the internal politics of other nations

CIA/Iran

CIA helped overthrow a government in Iran that had tried to nationalize the holdings of foreign oil companies

Suez Crisis

Egypt nationalized the British/French Canal —> Britain, France, and Israel surprise attacked Egypt —> the US was annoyed they were not included —> the UN condemned the invasion

Eisenhower Doctrine

pledged economic and military aid to any Middle Eastern country that was threatened by communism

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Iran, and Venezuela coordinated oil policies

Yom Kippur (October) War

the Syrians/Egyptians surprise attacked Israel —> the US gave almost $2 billion in arms to Israel, turning the war

oil embargo

OPEC started an oil embargo on all Israeli allies, including the US, leading to inflation, a loss of jobs, and a lower standard of living

Camp David Accords

Carter got Egypt and Israel to meet and form a framework for peace

Peace Corps

recruited young American volunteers to give technical aid to developing countries