Cold War American History

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Countries considered to be "behind an iron curtain" were perceived as a single region based on:

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Economic and political characteristics

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What common objective did the Red Scare of the 1920s and the Red Scare of the 1950s share?

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To protect the nation from communism

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Why is the conflict between the U.S. and Soviet Union known as the Cold War?

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Had several conflicts that never escalated into a full war

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What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, and the Berlin Airlift?

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Maintaining democracy in established nations

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What was the main purpose of the House on Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)?

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To investigate communist activity within America

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What is the U.S. policy of containment?

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A strategy to stop the spread of communism.

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The U.S. gov’t agreed to become involved in the Korean and Vietnam wars because:

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U.S. should take action stopping the spread of communism

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What effect did the Vietnam War have on domestic U.S. politics?

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Sparked protest and division

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For what purpose was NATO created?

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To keep the Soviet Union from taking over the West

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What role did China play in the Red Scare?

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They aligned with communist nations increasing western fears