50's Cold War Main Ideas

Symbolic name given to the division of Europe creating East(Communist) & West(Democratic)

Eisenhower's theory that if one country falls to communism, the rest of the world will follow.

System of economics/government in which the gov't operates/oversees everything. Goods are often shared equally.

Government funded Space program created partly in response to the success of Sputnik.

Democratic President following FDR's death. Made the decision to drop atomic bombs to end WW2. Fought reds with $

Economic aid given to European nations to rebuild and resist Communism. 13 billion dollars to 17 European countries

These suburban communities, built buy an American family owned business, provided cheap housing for families.

International peace-keeping organization created following World War 2.

Named after a senator who gained popularity in the 50s by accusing people of being Communists.

Economic and military aid sent to Turkey and Greece so they could rebuild and resist Communism.

Law created to benefit returning veterans.Provided discounted mortgages, education, etc

Leader who led a successful Communist revolution in Cuba.

Law that created a national highway system to ease traffic and offer atomic escape routes.

Committee in the House of Representatives that was charged with investigating Communist threats.

Buffer zone of Communist nations lining the western boundary of the Soviet Union.

Republican president 1953-1961. Fought Reds with threat of military. Led and planned D-Day during WW2. Nicknamed "Ike"

Fear of Communism after World War 2 held by many Americans.

The defensive alliance formed by the Soviet Union and other Communist nations.

Economic system where private companies sell goods/services for private profit.Economic freedom/free market economy

Obsession with having to buy new products. Americans' pre-occupation with purchasing material items.

A defensive alliance formed by the USA and other democratic nations.

High rate of births following World War 2 due to veterans returning and improved health care.

When the Soviets cut off supplies to West Berlin, goods were "dropped" to citizens by plane

Married couple who were openly Communist. Arrested, convicted, and executed for passing atomic secrets to U.S.S.R.

Military conflict in SE Asia from 1950-1953. Fought when Communist North invaded the southern territory.

Defense treaty formed in the 1950's to combat the spread of Communism in the Far East. (Southeast Asia)

U.S. gov't's/eisenhower's willingness to go the edge of war with the Soviet Union during the Cold War years.

The practice of attempting to limit the spread of Communism. Truman uses $, Eisenhower uses threat of military.

Name of Russia after they became Communist.

1st artificial satellite to orbit the Earth. Made by the Soviets, proof of Soviet superiority

Event where a U.S. spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union.

This limits the number of terms of President can serve to two terms. Created in response to FDR

Conflict between the USA and the Soviet Union over political ideals. 1947 - 1991