Cold War Flashcards

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Cold War

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Period in which Communists and Capitalists clashed

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Communism

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Economic system in which the state has total control

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Iron Curtain

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Term that represented a barrier between Communists and Capitalists

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Truman Doctrine

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Policy that said the U.S. would oppose the spread of Communism

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Marshall Plan

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Provided aid to Europeans to stop spreading Communism

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Satellite

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A country controlled by a more powerful country

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Containment

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Policy to stop the spread of Soviet control

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Veto

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To reject

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NATO

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Military alliance to guard against Soviet attack

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Warsaw Pact

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Formed in opposition to NATO by the Soviets