Cold War and Vietnam War Concepts

Vocabulary flashcards covering key political ideologies, organizations, theories, and military tactics from the Cold War and Vietnam War transcript.

Capitalism

An economic and political system that supported private ownership during the Cold War.

Communism

An economic and political system that promoted collective or state ownership during the Cold War.

SEATO

South East Asia Treaty Organisation; an alliance formed to provide collective security against the spread of communism in South East Asia.

Domino Theory

The idea that if one country in South East Asia fell to communism, neighbouring countries would follow.

Communist victory in China (1949)

The 1949 event that contributed to the Australian Government's concern about the spread of communism in Asia.

Viet Cong

A military force that used guerrilla tactics in warfare, including ambushes, surprise attacks, and underground tunnels.