Cold War Vocab Flashcard

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Wall built in 1961 dividing East and West Germany.

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Berlin Wall

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Invisible line dividing Eastern and Western Europe.

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Iron Curtain

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Democratic part of Germany post-WWII.

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West Germany

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Military alliance of 28 European & 2 North American countries.

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NATO

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Military alliance formed in 1955: Albania, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania.

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Warsaw Pact

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US aid to countries threatened by Communism.

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Truman Doctrine

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Intergovernmental organization for international peace and friendly relations.

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United Nations

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Plan to keep Communism within its geographical boundaries and prevent further aggression.

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Containment

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Eliminating Stalin's ruthless policies.

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De-Stalinization

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If one country falls to communism, neighboring countries will too.

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Domino Theory