The Cold War, The Petrov Affair, Menzie'S Attempts To Ban The Communist Party In Australia, Australia'S Response To Communism In Asia, Ussr And Usa, Communism, Capitalism, Democracy, Dictatorship, Propaganda Wars, Proxy Wars, Policy Of Conntainment And The Domino Theory

The Cold War

A period of tension between the USSR and the USA (1947-1991).

The Petrov Affair

Soviet diplomat Vladimir Petrov defected in 1954, revealing Soviet espionage in Australia.

Menzie's Attempts

Australian PM Menzies tried to ban the Communist Party in 1951 but failed.

Australia's Response to Communism in Asia

Fought against communism in Asia, supporting the US in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

USSR and USA

Superpowers in the Cold War, competing for influence globally.

Communism

A political ideology advocating for a classless society where resources are shared equally.

Capitalism

Economic system based on private ownership and free market.

Democracy

Political system where people have a say in governance.

Dictatorship

Rule by a single leader with absolute power.

Propaganda Wars

Both sides used media to promote their ideologies and discredit the other.

Proxy Wars

Conflicts where superpowers support opposing sides without directly engaging.

Policy of Containment

US strategy to prevent the spread of communism.

Domino Theory

Belief that if one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would follow.