What Were The Origins Of The Cold War, How Did America Contain Communism Abroad, What Was The Marshall Plan And The Berlin Airlift, What Initiated Fear Of Communism At Home In The States, What Started The Korean War, How Did China Enter The Conflict, And How Did The War End? How Did Mccarthy Assosiate With The Fear Of Communism, What Was Eisenhower And The Cold War?
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FlashcardsCold War
The period of tension and rivalry between the US and USSR after WWII due to ideological differences.
Containment
The strategy employed by the US to prevent the spread of communism, notably through policies like the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan.
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Cold War
The period of tension and rivalry between the US and USSR after WWII due to ideological differences.
Containment
The strategy employed by the US to prevent the spread of communism, notably through policies like the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan.
Marshall Plan
US aid program to rebuild Europe after WWII, aimed at preventing the spread of communism.
Berlin Airlift
Response to the Berlin Blockade where the US and allies flew in supplies to West Berlin, showcasing the divide between East and West.
Red Scare
Period of intense fear of communism in the US, leading to investigations and accusations of communist influence.
Korean War
Conflict that began when North Korea invaded South Korea, leading to US involvement.
Armistice
Agreement to cease fighting, as seen in the end of the Korean War, which did not result in a peace treaty.
McCarthyism
Term associated with Senator McCarthy's anti-communist investigations and accusations in the US during the Cold War.
Eisenhower
US President who continued containment policies during the Cold War, emphasizing nuclear deterrence and alliances to combat communism.