Cold War Vocab

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Competition for power through weapon buildup, especially nuclear, between the US and Soviet Union during the Cold War.

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Arms Race

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Definition of Berlin Wall?

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A 28-mile concrete wall built by East Germany in 1961, torn down in 1989.

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An attitude favoring one way of feeling or acting.

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Bias

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A system where a country's economy is controlled by private ownership for profit in a free market, not by the government.

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Capitalism

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Definition of "ceasefire"?

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An agreement to end fighting.

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A political system where all property is state-owned, and citizens work and are paid based on abilities and needs.

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Communism

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Definition of "containment": A policy to encourage the extension of communism.

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False

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Wealth and resources of a country or region, in terms of production and consumption of goods and services.

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Economy

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Definition of "Embargo"?

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An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.

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Spying by governments for political and military info

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Espionage