Cold War Vocab

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Imaginary boundary dividing Europe into communist and democratic nations.

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Iron Curtain

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Intense U.S.-Soviet rivalry (1946-1991).

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The Cold War

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Dividing line between North and South Korea.

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38th Parallel

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President Truman pledged U.S. support to prevent the spread of communism.

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Truman Doctrine

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Competition in space exploration between nations.

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Space Race

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Object in space orbiting Earth for info or communication.

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Satellite

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Ordered federal employees analyzed for loyalty to the government.

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Executive Order 9835

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Foreign policy strategy to limit communism to Soviet-controlled areas.

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Containment

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Sudden, violent, illegal overthrow of a government.

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Coup

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Competition among nations for the strongest weapons.

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Arms Race