The United States Since World War II

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What was the main ideological difference between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

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Democratic political institutions vs. totalitarian government

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What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine during the Cold War?

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To contain communism and prevent its spread

Front

What was a significant outcome of the communist takeover in China after World War II?

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Increased American fears of communist domination

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What policy did America adopt under President Eisenhower to deter any nuclear strike by the Soviets?

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Massive retaliation

Front

What was the role of NATO during the Cold War?

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To form a defensive alliance against the Soviet invasion of Western Europe

Front

What significant action did President Harry S. Truman take in 1948 regarding the armed forces of the United States?

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Desegregation of the armed forces

Front

What was a common experience for Vietnam veterans upon returning home?

Back

Indifference or outright hostility

Front

What was the American policy reflected by involvement in the Korean War in the early 1950s?

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Containment of communism

Front

Which U.S. President began the military buildup in Vietnam?

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John Kennedy

Front

What was the policy called that involved withdrawing American troops and replacing them with South Vietnamese forces?

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Vietnamization