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Marshall Plan
Foreign aid program that invested over $13 billion in aid to rebuild Western Europe
U.S. believed a healthy economy & strong military would prevent the spread of comunism
NATO
Us lead military alliance which Included ten European nations. Canada was established in 1949.
North Atlantic treaty organization
West Berlin
Prosperous, helped by us, attracted people from the easy, seen by soviets as infection in the heart of communist east germany
West is the best
East Berlin
Much less prosperous and under control of communists
Dètente
French word meaning relaxation of tensions. Based on the notation that both the U.S. And Soviet Union would benefit from reducing conflict.
Three important treaties came from this.
Salt 1
Strategic arms limitation talks treaty singed in 1972. Limited ballistic missile systems.
Helsinki Accords 1975
Signed by the U.S. Soviet Union Canada and 35 European nations. Officially recognized post WWII borders of Eastern Europe.
Salt 2 1979
Extended first salt agreement. Focused more on nuclear weapons.
Helsinki Accords 1975
Signed by the U.S. Soviet Union Canada and 35 European nations. Officially recognized post WWII borders of Eastern Europe.
Salt 2 1979
Extended first salt agreement. Focused more on nuclear weapons.
Perestroika
Restructuring. Loosened control of soviet economy.
Paranoia
Helsinki Accords 1975
Signed by the U.S. Soviet Union Canada and 35 European nations. Officially recognized post WWII borders of Eastern Europe.
Salt 2 1979
Extended first salt agreement. Focused more on nuclear weapons.
Perestroika
Restructuring. Loosened control of soviet economy.
Paranoia
Glasnost
Openness. Freedom of expression. Gave nationalities chance to vent.
Glass nose
Helsinki Accords 1975
Signed by the U.S. Soviet Union Canada and 35 European nations. Officially recognized post WWII borders of Eastern Europe.
Salt 2 1979
Extended first salt agreement. Focused more on nuclear weapons.
Perestroika
Restructuring. Loosened control of soviet economy.
Paranoia
Glasnost
Openness. Freedom of expression. Gave nationalities chance to vent.
Glass nose
Zionism
The new sense of Jewish nationalism that sought to return Jews to Palestine.
Jews.
Helsinki Accords 1975
Signed by the U.S. Soviet Union Canada and 35 European nations. Officially recognized post WWII borders of Eastern Europe.
Salt 2 1979
Extended first salt agreement. Focused more on nuclear weapons.
Perestroika
Restructuring. Loosened control of soviet economy.
Paranoia
Glasnost
Openness. Freedom of expression. Gave nationalities chance to vent.
Glass nose
Zionism
The new sense of Jewish nationalism that sought to return Jews to Palestine.
Jews.
Balfour declaration
Britain wants to gain worldwide Jewish support. Natural home for the Jews.
Helsinki Accords 1975
Signed by the U.S. Soviet Union Canada and 35 European nations. Officially recognized post WWII borders of Eastern Europe.
Salt 2 1979
Extended first salt agreement. Focused more on nuclear weapons.
Perestroika
Restructuring. Loosened control of soviet economy.
Paranoia
Glasnost
Openness. Freedom of expression. Gave nationalities chance to vent.
Glass nose
Zionism
The new sense of Jewish nationalism that sought to return Jews to Palestine.
Jews.
Balfour declaration
Britain wants to gain worldwide Jewish support. Natural home for the Jews.
Sykes picot agreement
Secret deals between Britain France and Russia to carve out the Ottoman Empire.
Helsinki Accords 1975
Signed by the U.S. Soviet Union Canada and 35 European nations. Officially recognized post WWII borders of Eastern Europe.
Salt 2 1979
Extended first salt agreement. Focused more on nuclear weapons.
Perestroika
Restructuring. Loosened control of soviet economy.
Paranoia
Glasnost
Openness. Freedom of expression. Gave nationalities chance to vent.
Glass nose
Zionism
The new sense of Jewish nationalism that sought to return Jews to Palestine.
Jews.
Balfour declaration
Britain wants to gain worldwide Jewish support. Natural home for the Jews.
Sykes picot agreement
Secret deals between Britain France and Russia to carve out the Ottoman Empire.
Mandates
Semi colonial power granted to Britain and France to supervise territories lost by central powers of WWI
Helsinki Accords 1975
Signed by the U.S. Soviet Union Canada and 35 European nations. Officially recognized post WWII borders of Eastern Europe.
Salt 2 1979
Extended first salt agreement. Focused more on nuclear weapons.
Perestroika
Restructuring. Loosened control of soviet economy.
Paranoia
Glasnost
Openness. Freedom of expression. Gave nationalities chance to vent.
Glass nose
Zionism
The new sense of Jewish nationalism that sought to return Jews to Palestine.
Jews.
Balfour declaration
Britain wants to gain worldwide Jewish support. Natural home for the Jews.
Sykes picot agreement
Secret deals between Britain France and Russia to carve out the Ottoman Empire.
Mandates
Semi colonial power granted to Britain and France to supervise territories lost by central powers of WWI
Six day war 1967
Attacked by 9 Arab nations to gain control of gaza West Bank golan heights and Sinai peninsula
Helsinki Accords 1975
Signed by the U.S. Soviet Union Canada and 35 European nations. Officially recognized post WWII borders of Eastern Europe.
Salt 2 1979
Extended first salt agreement. Focused more on nuclear weapons.
Perestroika
Restructuring. Loosened control of soviet economy.
Paranoia
Glasnost
Openness. Freedom of expression. Gave nationalities chance to vent.
Glass nose
Zionism
The new sense of Jewish nationalism that sought to return Jews to Palestine.
Jews.
Balfour declaration
Britain wants to gain worldwide Jewish support. Natural home for the Jews.
Sykes picot agreement
Secret deals between Britain France and Russia to carve out the Ottoman Empire.
Mandates
Semi colonial power granted to Britain and France to supervise territories lost by central powers of WWI
Six day war 1967
Attacked by 9 Arab nations to gain control of gaza West Bank golan heights and Sinai peninsula
Resolution 242
General proposal for resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict by having Israel release control of occupied territories and expels Jews in areas for peace and security
Land for peace plan
Helsinki Accords 1975
Signed by the U.S. Soviet Union Canada and 35 European nations. Officially recognized post WWII borders of Eastern Europe.
PLO
Founded in 1964. Largest and most moderate.
Palestine liberation organization
Hezbollah
Significant force in lebanons politics and a military force. They provide social services.
Salt 2 1979
Extended first salt agreement. Focused more on nuclear weapons.
Perestroika
Restructuring. Loosened control of soviet economy.
Paranoia
Glasnost
Openness. Freedom of expression. Gave nationalities chance to vent.
Glass nose
Zionism
The new sense of Jewish nationalism that sought to return Jews to Palestine.
Jews.
Balfour declaration
Britain wants to gain worldwide Jewish support. Natural home for the Jews.
Sykes picot agreement
Secret deals between Britain France and Russia to carve out the Ottoman Empire.
Mandates
Semi colonial power granted to Britain and France to supervise territories lost by central powers of WWI
Six day war 1967
Attacked by 9 Arab nations to gain control of gaza West Bank golan heights and Sinai peninsula
Resolution 242
General proposal for resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict by having Israel release control of occupied territories and expels Jews in areas for peace and security
Land for peace plan
Helsinki Accords 1975
Signed by the U.S. Soviet Union Canada and 35 European nations. Officially recognized post WWII borders of Eastern Europe.
PLO
Founded in 1964. Largest and most moderate.
Palestine liberation organization
Hezbollah
Significant force in lebanons politics and a military force. They provide social services.
Oslo accords 1993
Israel agrees to withdraw from areas of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Arabs recognize Israel as a legitimate state.
Salt 2 1979
Extended first salt agreement. Focused more on nuclear weapons.
Perestroika
Restructuring. Loosened control of soviet economy.
Paranoia
Glasnost
Openness. Freedom of expression. Gave nationalities chance to vent.
Glass nose
Zionism
The new sense of Jewish nationalism that sought to return Jews to Palestine.
Jews.
Balfour declaration
Britain wants to gain worldwide Jewish support. Natural home for the Jews.
Sykes picot agreement
Secret deals between Britain France and Russia to carve out the Ottoman Empire.
Mandates
Semi colonial power granted to Britain and France to supervise territories lost by central powers of WWI
Six day war 1967
Attacked by 9 Arab nations to gain control of gaza West Bank golan heights and Sinai peninsula
Resolution 242
General proposal for resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict by having Israel release control of occupied territories and expels Jews in areas for peace and security
Land for peace plan
Helsinki Accords 1975
Signed by the U.S. Soviet Union Canada and 35 European nations. Officially recognized post WWII borders of Eastern Europe.
PLO
Founded in 1964. Largest and most moderate.
Palestine liberation organization
Hezbollah
Significant force in lebanons politics and a military force. They provide social services.
Oslo accords 1993
Israel agrees to withdraw from areas of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Arabs recognize Israel as a legitimate state.
Hamas
Largest Islamist movement in Palestine territories. Formed in 1987
Salt 2 1979
Extended first salt agreement. Focused more on nuclear weapons.
Perestroika
Restructuring. Loosened control of soviet economy.
Paranoia
Glasnost
Openness. Freedom of expression. Gave nationalities chance to vent.
Glass nose
Zionism
The new sense of Jewish nationalism that sought to return Jews to Palestine.
Jews.
Balfour declaration
Britain wants to gain worldwide Jewish support. Natural home for the Jews.
Sykes picot agreement
Secret deals between Britain France and Russia to carve out the Ottoman Empire.
Mandates
Semi colonial power granted to Britain and France to supervise territories lost by central powers of WWI
Six day war 1967
Attacked by 9 Arab nations to gain control of gaza West Bank golan heights and Sinai peninsula
Resolution 242
General proposal for resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict by having Israel release control of occupied territories and expels Jews in areas for peace and security
Land for peace plan
Helsinki Accords 1975
Signed by the U.S. Soviet Union Canada and 35 European nations. Officially recognized post WWII borders of Eastern Europe.
PLO
Founded in 1964. Largest and most moderate.
Palestine liberation organization
Hezbollah
Significant force in lebanons politics and a military force. They provide social services.
Oslo accords 1993
Israel agrees to withdraw from areas of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Arabs recognize Israel as a legitimate state.
Hamas
Largest Islamist movement in Palestine territories. Formed in 1987
Arab % in Iraq
75-80%
Kurdish % in Iraq
15-20%
Salt 2 1979
Extended first salt agreement. Focused more on nuclear weapons.
Perestroika
Restructuring. Loosened control of soviet economy.
Paranoia
Glasnost
Openness. Freedom of expression. Gave nationalities chance to vent.
Glass nose
Zionism
The new sense of Jewish nationalism that sought to return Jews to Palestine.
Jews.
Balfour declaration
Britain wants to gain worldwide Jewish support. Natural home for the Jews.
Sykes picot agreement
Secret deals between Britain France and Russia to carve out the Ottoman Empire.
Mandates
Semi colonial power granted to Britain and France to supervise territories lost by central powers of WWI
Six day war 1967
Attacked by 9 Arab nations to gain control of gaza West Bank golan heights and Sinai peninsula
Resolution 242
General proposal for resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict by having Israel release control of occupied territories and expels Jews in areas for peace and security
Land for peace plan
Helsinki Accords 1975
Signed by the U.S. Soviet Union Canada and 35 European nations. Officially recognized post WWII borders of Eastern Europe.
PLO
Founded in 1964. Largest and most moderate.
Palestine liberation organization
Hezbollah
Significant force in lebanons politics and a military force. They provide social services.
Oslo accords 1993
Israel agrees to withdraw from areas of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Arabs recognize Israel as a legitimate state.
Hamas
Largest Islamist movement in Palestine territories. Formed in 1987
Arab % in Iraq
75-80%
Kurdish % in Iraq
15-20%
Bush doctrine
New national security strategy of the U.S. As of September 2002 providing for the preemptive use of force
Salt 2 1979
Extended first salt agreement. Focused more on nuclear weapons.
Perestroika
Restructuring. Loosened control of soviet economy.
Paranoia
Glasnost
Openness. Freedom of expression. Gave nationalities chance to vent.
Glass nose
Zionism
The new sense of Jewish nationalism that sought to return Jews to Palestine.
Jews.
Balfour declaration
Britain wants to gain worldwide Jewish support. Natural home for the Jews.
Sykes picot agreement
Secret deals between Britain France and Russia to carve out the Ottoman Empire.
Mandates
Semi colonial power granted to Britain and France to supervise territories lost by central powers of WWI
Six day war 1967
Attacked by 9 Arab nations to gain control of gaza West Bank golan heights and Sinai peninsula
Resolution 242
General proposal for resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict by having Israel release control of occupied territories and expels Jews in areas for peace and security
Land for peace plan
Helsinki Accords 1975
Signed by the U.S. Soviet Union Canada and 35 European nations. Officially recognized post WWII borders of Eastern Europe.
PLO
Founded in 1964. Largest and most moderate.
Palestine liberation organization
Hezbollah
Significant force in lebanons politics and a military force. They provide social services.
Oslo accords 1993
Israel agrees to withdraw from areas of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Arabs recognize Israel as a legitimate state.
Hamas
Largest Islamist movement in Palestine territories. Formed in 1987
Arab % in Iraq
75-80%
Kurdish % in Iraq
15-20%
Bush doctrine
New national security strategy of the U.S. As of September 2002 providing for the preemptive use of force
Irans capital
Tehran
Tasmanian devil ran
Salt 2 1979
Extended first salt agreement. Focused more on nuclear weapons.
Perestroika
Restructuring. Loosened control of soviet economy.
Paranoia
Glasnost
Openness. Freedom of expression. Gave nationalities chance to vent.
Glass nose
Zionism
The new sense of Jewish nationalism that sought to return Jews to Palestine.
Jews.
Balfour declaration
Britain wants to gain worldwide Jewish support. Natural home for the Jews.
Sykes picot agreement
Secret deals between Britain France and Russia to carve out the Ottoman Empire.
Mandates
Semi colonial power granted to Britain and France to supervise territories lost by central powers of WWI
Six day war 1967
Attacked by 9 Arab nations to gain control of gaza West Bank golan heights and Sinai peninsula
Resolution 242
General proposal for resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict by having Israel release control of occupied territories and expels Jews in areas for peace and security
Land for peace plan
Helsinki Accords 1975
Signed by the U.S. Soviet Union Canada and 35 European nations. Officially recognized post WWII borders of Eastern Europe.
PLO
Founded in 1964. Largest and most moderate.
Palestine liberation organization
Hezbollah
Significant force in lebanons politics and a military force. They provide social services.
Oslo accords 1993
Israel agrees to withdraw from areas of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Arabs recognize Israel as a legitimate state.
Hamas
Largest Islamist movement in Palestine territories. Formed in 1987
Arab % in Iraq
75-80%
Kurdish % in Iraq
15-20%
Bush doctrine
New national security strategy of the U.S. As of September 2002 providing for the preemptive use of force
Irans capital
Tehran
Tasmanian devil ran
Darfur
Sudan vs. South Sudan. July 9,2011 South Sudan became the worlds newest country. Region located within Sudan and a population of six million
Salt 2 1979
Extended first salt agreement. Focused more on nuclear weapons.
Perestroika
Restructuring. Loosened control of soviet economy.
Paranoia
Glasnost
Openness. Freedom of expression. Gave nationalities chance to vent.
Glass nose
Zionism
The new sense of Jewish nationalism that sought to return Jews to Palestine.
Jews.
Balfour declaration
Britain wants to gain worldwide Jewish support. Natural home for the Jews.
Sykes picot agreement
Secret deals between Britain France and Russia to carve out the Ottoman Empire.
Mandates
Semi colonial power granted to Britain and France to supervise territories lost by central powers of WWI
Six day war 1967
Attacked by 9 Arab nations to gain control of gaza West Bank golan heights and Sinai peninsula
Resolution 242
General proposal for resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict by having Israel release control of occupied territories and expels Jews in areas for peace and security
Land for peace plan
Helsinki Accords 1975
Signed by the U.S. Soviet Union Canada and 35 European nations. Officially recognized post WWII borders of Eastern Europe.
PLO
Founded in 1964. Largest and most moderate.
Palestine liberation organization
Hezbollah
Significant force in lebanons politics and a military force. They provide social services.
Oslo accords 1993
Israel agrees to withdraw from areas of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Arabs recognize Israel as a legitimate state.
Hamas
Largest Islamist movement in Palestine territories. Formed in 1987
Arab % in Iraq
75-80%
Kurdish % in Iraq
15-20%
Bush doctrine
New national security strategy of the U.S. As of September 2002 providing for the preemptive use of force
Irans capital
Tehran
Tasmanian devil ran
Darfur
Sudan vs. South Sudan. July 9,2011 South Sudan became the worlds newest country. Region located within Sudan and a population of six million
International relations
The interaction among and between nations.
Salt 2 1979
Extended first salt agreement. Focused more on nuclear weapons.
Perestroika
Restructuring. Loosened control of soviet economy.
Paranoia
Glasnost
Openness. Freedom of expression. Gave nationalities chance to vent.
Glass nose
Zionism
The new sense of Jewish nationalism that sought to return Jews to Palestine.
Jews.
Balfour declaration
Britain wants to gain worldwide Jewish support. Natural home for the Jews.
Sykes picot agreement
Secret deals between Britain France and Russia to carve out the Ottoman Empire.
Mandates
Semi colonial power granted to Britain and France to supervise territories lost by central powers of WWI
Six day war 1967
Attacked by 9 Arab nations to gain control of gaza West Bank golan heights and Sinai peninsula
Resolution 242
General proposal for resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict by having Israel release control of occupied territories and expels Jews in areas for peace and security
Land for peace plan
Helsinki Accords 1975
Signed by the U.S. Soviet Union Canada and 35 European nations. Officially recognized post WWII borders of Eastern Europe.
PLO
Founded in 1964. Largest and most moderate.
Palestine liberation organization
Hezbollah
Significant force in lebanons politics and a military force. They provide social services.
Oslo accords 1993
Israel agrees to withdraw from areas of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Arabs recognize Israel as a legitimate state.
Hamas
Largest Islamist movement in Palestine territories. Formed in 1987
Arab % in Iraq
75-80%
Kurdish % in Iraq
15-20%
Bush doctrine
New national security strategy of the U.S. As of September 2002 providing for the preemptive use of force
Irans capital
Tehran
Tasmanian devil ran
Darfur
Sudan vs. South Sudan. July 9,2011 South Sudan became the worlds newest country. Region located within Sudan and a population of six million
International relations
The interaction among and between nations.
Salt 2 1979
Extended first salt agreement. Focused more on nuclear weapons.
Pres. Powers
Power to conduct war
Perestroika
Restructuring. Loosened control of soviet economy.
Paranoia
Glasnost
Openness. Freedom of expression. Gave nationalities chance to vent.
Glass nose
Zionism
The new sense of Jewish nationalism that sought to return Jews to Palestine.
Jews.
Balfour declaration
Britain wants to gain worldwide Jewish support. Natural home for the Jews.
Sykes picot agreement
Secret deals between Britain France and Russia to carve out the Ottoman Empire.
Mandates
Semi colonial power granted to Britain and France to supervise territories lost by central powers of WWI
Six day war 1967
Attacked by 9 Arab nations to gain control of gaza West Bank golan heights and Sinai peninsula
Pres. Powers
Power to conduct war
Make treaties and international agreements
Appoint ambassadors and top officials
Congress powers
Declare war
Control spending
Approve treaties
Confirm pres nominations
Pass laws and resolutions in regard to a policy.
Order of soviet leaders
Stalin 1928-1953
Khrushchev 1953-1964 Berlin Wall
Brezhnev 1964-1982
Andropov 1982-1984
Chernenko 1984-1985
Gorbachev 1985-1991