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Line of latitude separating North and South Korea

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38th parallel

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A group of people living together sharing possessions and responsibilities.

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commune

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U.S. policy to halt communism by forming alliances and aiding weak nations against Soviet influence.

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containment

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Mao Zedong's movement to restore culture and true Communism in China

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Cultural Revolution

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War between communist North Vietnam (backed by China) and non-communist South Vietnam (backed by the US).

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Vietnam War

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Beliefs, customs, and traditions (food, language, clothing, tools, music, arts, religion) of a specific group.

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culture

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Communist supporters in South Vietnam, mainly poor farmers seeking a better life through Communism.

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Vietcong

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Theory that if one nation falls to Communism, neighboring nations will too.

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domino theory

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1989 protests in China led to civilians being killed by military in Tiananmen Square.

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Tiananmen Square Massacre

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Economic plan based on Communist ideals for community and country, led by Mao Zedong.

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Great Leap Forward