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Why are some Eastern European countries called "satellites"?

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They are officially independent but are influenced by the Soviet Union in economic, political, and military aspects.

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How did the Truman Doctrine contain communism?

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It contained communism by providing food, money, and even military forces.

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What do the Marshall Plan and U.S. aid to Turkey and Greece have in common?

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It was President Truman's plan to contain communism, providing food to alleviate hunger, fuel to heat homes and factories, and money to jumpstart economic growth.

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How did the US respond to the Berlin blockade?

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The US launched an "airlift" plan. They used aircraft to transport food, fuel, etc., to West Berlin and flew over the land blockade. This plan is also known as the "Berlin Airlift."

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Which military alliance was formed by the United States and European allies?

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NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)

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What is McCarthyism?

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A plan to spread fear about the influence of communism and the Soviet Union on Americans, and about Russian espionage activities in the US in the late 1940s to 1950s.

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What did the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) do?

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It was established to investigate treason, employees, and organizations suspected of having communist ties. Any citizen suspected would be tried in court.

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Why did being an American soldier in World War II affect the perspective on the atomic bomb?

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Being an American soldier in World War II could lead one to view the atomic bomb as the best way to end the war quickly and save many lives. However, the American soldier might also feel bad and guilty about using the atomic bomb on innocent civilians.

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What is the Cold War?

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It was a period when the US and the Soviet Union did not physically fight, but tried to expand their governmental influence and limit other countries (the Soviet Union expanded communism, the US limited communism).

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Why did the United States adopt a policy of containment during the Cold War?

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To prevent the spread of communism and limit the influence of the Soviet Union after World War II.