Cold War Vocab

A promise of military and economic aid to prevent the spread of communism in the Middle East.

A wall that separated West Berlin from East Berlin.

All means of production (factories, equipment) are owned by the government.

A program to give economic aid to Europe and Asia to rebuild after WWII.

The easing of political tensions between the U.S. and U.S.S.R.

A military alliance of communist nations in eastern Europe.

Unfairly accusing people of treason and being communists.

A promise of military and economic aid to prevent the spread of communism in Europe.

Going to the verge of war to persuade the opposition to back down.

The threat of retaliation to prevent an enemy attack.

A plan for peace and independence in Vietnam.

The boundary between eastern Europe and western Europe.

Policy to prevent the spread of communism

A conflict between countries without actually fighting.