Early Cold War Test Review

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Period when the U.S. and the Soviet Union competed for influence around the world but never engaged in an official war against each other.

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Cold War

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Policy announced by President Harry Truman in 1947 that committed the United States to opposing communist expansion. Gave military aid to Greece & Turkey

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Truman Doctrine

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During the Cold War, the United States followed this policy which aimed at stopping the spread of communism.

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Containment

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U.S. policy launched in 1947 that provided monetary & economic aid to rebuild European economies so that the people in these countries would reject communism

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Marshall Plan

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Offered to veterans returning from WWII providing assistance in getting an education, job, and business opportunities

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GI Bill

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Why was it important to the United States to beat the Soviet union in the space race?

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Prove their technological superiority

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The launch of the Soviet Union satellite "sputnik" made the US react in what way?

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Increase defense depending on these such as NASA and education in Science & Math

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The term ______ has become identified with making harsh accusations without evidence. It fueled the Red Scare through unsupported accusations of communism.

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McCarthyism

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As a result of the Berlin Airlift the United States was able to...

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Bypass a Soviet Blockade without provoking a military conflict

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The 12 nation pact created a mutual defense alliance between the United States and Western European Countries

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NATO