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Cold War

A conflict between the U.S. (capitalism) and the USSR (communism).

Containment

U.S. policy aimed at stopping the spread of communism, exemplified by interventions in Korea and Vietnam.

Proxy Wars

Fighting that occurs through other countries, seen in conflicts like Korea, Vietnam, and Afghanistan.

Non-Aligned Movement

A group of countries, including India, that chose to remain neutral during the Cold War.

India (Gandhi)

The country that achieved independence from Britain through nonviolent means under the leadership of Gandhi.

Algeria

A country that underwent violent decolonization from French rule.

Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh)

The Viet Minh leader who fought against France and later the United States, utilizing communism.

Mau Mau Rebellion (Kenya)

A violent resistance movement against British colonial rule in Kenya.

Israel (1948)

The establishment of a Jewish state in 1948, which led to the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict.

Chinese Civil War

A conflict that resulted in the victory of Mao Zedong and the communist party in 1949.

Great Leap Forward

Mao Zedong's failed initiative that resulted in mass famine in China.

Cultural Revolution

A campaign initiated by Mao to purge 'old ideas' with the involvement of Red Guards.

Marshall Plan

U.S. financial aid program aimed at rebuilding European countries to prevent the spread of communism.

Truman Doctrine

U.S. commitment to assist any country in resisting communist aggression.

NATO

A military alliance formed by capitalist countries during the Cold War.

Warsaw Pact

A military alliance of communist countries opposing NATO.