8.3 Cold War at Home / Korean Peninsula Flashcard

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Significance of the 38th Parallel in Korea?

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Divided North and South Korea after WWII.

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Nuclear power's role in the Cold War.

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Significant in the arms race and military strategy.

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Define 'Deterrent' and its relevance during the Cold War.

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Discourages or prevents a particular action or behavior.

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HUAC: House Un-American Activities Committee

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Role during the Cold War.

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Impact of McCarthyism on American society during the Cold War.

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Widespread fear, suspicion, and suppression of political dissent.

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Julius & Ethel Rosenberg's role in the Cold War

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American citizens convicted of espionage for passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union.

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Significance of the Space Race in the Cold War:

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Competition between the US and the Soviet Union for key milestones in space exploration, central to the Cold War rivalry.

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Role of NASA in the Cold War:

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Competed with the Soviet Union in space exploration and advanced technology development.

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Cold War's impact on nuclear tech & space exploration:

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Competition between the US and Soviet Union led to major advancements.

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Key events on the Korean Peninsula during the Cold War:

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Korean War, division into North and South, establishment of the DMZ, ongoing tensions.