 | Term | Definition |
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Cold War |
the global competition between the democratic United States and its allies |
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nuclear weapons |
The Cold War was a dangerous time because by 1950 both sides had these which use atomic reactions to release power and can cause mass destruction. |
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deterrence |
a policy of being militarily strong in order to discourage an attack |
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satellite nations |
In Eastern Europe, the Soviet Union made these countries which are dependent on a stronger power. |
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NATO |
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization formed in 1949 to respond to possible attacks by the Soviet Union |
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blockade |
close off |
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airlift |
This heroic effort of flying tons of food, fuel, and raw materials into West Berlin caused the Soviets to end their 11 month blockade of West Berlin |
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Berlin Wall |
A 103-mile wall built between East and West Germany in 1961. It became a symbol of the split between Eastern and Western Europe |
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Marshall Plan |
a United States program of economic aid for the reconstruction of Europe (1948-1952) |
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