Cold War and Related Concepts

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Containment

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U.S. policy of stopping the spread of communism

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Cold War (1945-1991)

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political war of ideas between the United States and the Soviet Union

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Capitalism

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An economic system based on private ownership of capital

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Domino Theory

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A theory that if one nation comes under Communist control, then nearby nations will also

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Korean War (1950-1953)

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North Korea (aided by Soviets) fighting to take over South Korea (Aided by US)

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Vietnam War

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A prolonged war (1954-1975) between the communist armies of North Vietnam (aided by China) and the non-communist armies of South Vietnam (aided by U.S.)

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Arms Race

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competition between the U.S. and Soviet Union to build up their weapons

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Space Race

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A competition of space exploration between the United States and Soviet Union.

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Communism

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a form of socialism where the government owns all public property

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Soviet Union (USSR)

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A Communist nations of Russia and 14 other states (1922 to 1991); also called USSR