Cold War Flashcard

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After World War II, the long period of intense rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union.

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Cold War

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A wall built by the communist East German government in 1961 to seal off the East of the city from the West.

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Berlin Wall

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An alliance formed in 1949 by the United States and the nations of Western Europe to fight Soviet aggression.

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NATO

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Military alliance established in 1955 between the Soviet Union and other communist States in Europe.

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Warsaw Pact

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What was the dividing line between North and South Korea?

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38th Parallel

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During its 13 days this conflict included the "Bay of Pigs", a naval blockade, and the US Military going to DEFCON 2 for the first time.

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Cuban Missile Crisis

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Who was the leader of the UN forces that fought against South Korea?

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Douglas MacArthur

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The world's first artificial satellite launched by the Soviet Union.

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Sputnik

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The government agency that directs the American Space program.

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NASA

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Fighters that used "hit and run" tactics during the Vietnam War.

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Guerillas