AH-COLD WAR 8.1, .2, .3, & .4 VOCAB

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Dividing barrier built by communist East Germany in 1961 separating from democratic West Germany.

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Berlin Wall

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People not hired due to suspected communist ties

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BLACKLIST

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Belief that going to the "edge of war" could protect the USA from Soviet aggression.

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BRINKMANSHIP

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Worldwide rivalry & arms buildup: USA (Democracy) vs. USSR (Communism)

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Cold War

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Policy to keep communism within its borders

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Containment

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USA Intelligence Gathering Org (Acronym)

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CIA

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Congressional committee investigating subversive/communist activities in the USA (acronym)

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HUAC

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Defensive alliance in Asia to prevent Soviet aggression, created through the Triman Doctrine.

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SEATO

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GOVT AGENCY COORDINATING USA SPACE EFFORTS (ACRONYM)

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NASA

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Policy to deter nuclear war by building enough weapons to destroy each other.

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MUTUALLY ASSURED DESTRUCTION