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Democratic
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characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
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Communist
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belonging to the communist party--economic system in which all wealth and property are owned by the state.
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Dictatorial
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characteristic of a dictator
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Capitalist
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a person who invests in a buisness to make a profit
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Containment
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the policy of trying to prevent the spread of Soviet influence beyond where it already existed
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NATO
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization-alliance formed in 1949 by the USA and Wesern European nations to fight Soviet agression
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Korean War
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a war between North and South Korea; South Korea was aided by the United States and other members of the United Nations; 1950-1953
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Cuban Missile Crisis
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The Cuban Missile Crisis was a confrontation between the United States, the Soviet Union, and Cuba during the Cold War.
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Vietnam War
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a prolonged war (1954-1975) between the communist armies of North Vietnam who were supported by the Chinese and the armies of South Vietnam who were supported by the US
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Domino Theory
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the political theory that if one nation comes under communist control then neighboring nations will also come under communist control
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Cease Fire Agreement
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Agreement to stop fighting
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Berlin Wall
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Wall constructed by the East German government in 1961 to separate East and West Berlin
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Cold War
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a state of political hostility between countries using means short of armed warfare
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Warsaw Pact
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The Warsaw Pact (see Nomenclature) was an organization of communist states in Central and Eastern Europe
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United Nations
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an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
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Berlin Airlift
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airlift in 1948 that supplied food and fuel to citizens of west Berlin when the Russians closed off land access to Berlin
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Marshall Plan
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a United States program of economic aid for the reconstruction of Europe (1948-1952); named after George Marshall
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Differences between two super powers after WWII
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US-democratic and capitalist country. USSR-communist country
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Post WWII Superpowers
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USSR (Soviet Union)
USA (United States of America) |
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Warsaw Pact
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The Warsaw Pact (see Nomenclature) was an organization of communist states in Central and Eastern Europe
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How did the Cold War end?
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The Soviet Union collapsed. Poland held free elections.
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United Nations
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an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
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What happed in Japan after WWII?
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Japan became a democratic nation and an allie of the USA.
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What happend in Germany after WWII
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Germany was divided into East (communist) and West (democratic) Germany. West Germany prospered after receiving aid for reconstruction. East Germany did not prosper as well under communist rule.
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Arms Race
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a competition between nations to have the most powerful armaments
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38th Parallel
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dividing line between communist North Korea and South Korea
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Differences between two super powers after WWII
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US-democratic and capitalist country. USSR-communist country
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Post WWII Superpowers
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USSR (Soviet Union)
USA (United States of America) |
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Warsaw Pact
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The Warsaw Pact (see Nomenclature) was an organization of communist states in Central and Eastern Europe
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How did the Cold War end?
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The Soviet Union collapsed. Poland held free elections.
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United Nations
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an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
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What happed in Japan after WWII?
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Japan became a democratic nation and an allie of the USA.
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What happend in Germany after WWII
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Germany was divided into East (communist) and West (democratic) Germany. West Germany prospered after receiving aid for reconstruction. East Germany did not prosper as well under communist rule.
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Arms Race
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a competition between nations to have the most powerful armaments
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38th Parallel
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dividing line between communist North Korea and South Korea
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