Cold War Review

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The two superpowers that emerged after WWII were:

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The United States & the Soviet Union

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The United States’ declaration to stop the spread of communism was called:

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Truman Doctrine

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What was a satellite nation?

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Country dominated by the Soviet Union

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What two nations developed in Korea?

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Communist North & Republic South

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What was the outcome of the Korean War?

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Stalemate

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What were the Hollywood Ten accused of?

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Disloyalty and being communist

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What is McCarthyism?

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Attacks on suspected Communists in the early 1950s

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Why did the arms race begin?

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Fear that the opposing superpower would have an advantage

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What country launched Sputnik, the world’s first artificial satellite?

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The Soviet Union

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The policy that meant that any attack with nuclear force would result in the total destruction of both countries: Massive retaliation, Mutually assured destruction, Brinkmanship, Flexible response

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Mutually assured destruction