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Korean War

Conflict between North Korea (supported by China and the USSR) and South Korea (supported by the USA and the UN) from 1950-1953.

<p>Conflict between North Korea (supported by China and the USSR) and South Korea (supported by the USA and the UN) from 1950-1953.</p>
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Domino Effect

The fear that if one country falls to communism, neighboring countries will also fall.

<p>The fear that if one country falls to communism, neighboring countries will also fall.</p>
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MacArthur

American General who led UN forces during the Korean War and advocated for a more aggressive approach.

<p>American General who led UN forces during the Korean War and advocated for a more aggressive approach.</p>
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Vietnam War

Conflict between North Vietnam (supported by China and the USSR) and South Vietnam (supported by the USA) from 1950-1973.

<p>Conflict between North Vietnam (supported by China and the USSR) and South Vietnam (supported by the USA) from 1950-1973.</p>
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Vietcong

Communist guerrillas in South Vietnam who fought against the government and the US during the Vietnam War.

<p>Communist guerrillas in South Vietnam who fought against the government and the US during the Vietnam War.</p>
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Tet Offensive

Major offensive by the Viet Cong in 1968, leading to a turning point in American public opinion against the war.

<p>Major offensive by the Viet Cong in 1968, leading to a turning point in American public opinion against the war.</p>
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Vietnamization

Nixon's policy of replacing US troops with South Vietnamese forces to gradually withdraw from Vietnam.

<p>Nixon's policy of replacing US troops with South Vietnamese forces to gradually withdraw from Vietnam.</p>
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My Lai Massacre

Notorious incident in 1968 where US troops killed hundreds of unarmed Vietnamese civilians.

<p>Notorious incident in 1968 where US troops killed hundreds of unarmed Vietnamese civilians.</p>
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Paris Peace Treaty

Agreement in 1973 that led to the withdrawal of US forces from Vietnam but allowed the Viet Cong to remain in the South.

<p>Agreement in 1973 that led to the withdrawal of US forces from Vietnam but allowed the Viet Cong to remain in the South.</p>
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Detente

Period of improved relations between the USA and the USSR in the 1970s, despite the Vietnam War.

<p>Period of improved relations between the USA and the USSR in the 1970s, despite the Vietnam War.</p>