The Cold War

SOld over 100 operations to the Soviets in the mid-80's and early 90's

The U.S. was involved in many coups across the globe to promote containment of communism.

Japan provided 3/4 of the cost of the war in Vietnam to help the French.

Who joins in and helps the communist north in the Korean war?

The Korean War began when

Eisenhower's claim that if one country falls to communism, they all will is called

Sputnik was a

Eisenhower was fired for wanting to nuke the Chinese during the Korean War.

The Cold War ended in 1989 with the collapse of the Kremlin

Which president tried to ease tensions between the U.S. and Russia by visiting their countries?

According to U.S. officials, the key to avoiding war in the future was to increase global trade.

After the launch of Sputnik in 1957, efforts began in the U.S. to

Limited build-up of nuclear missiles

During the 1960 election campaign, television aired its first

Eisenhower used ______________ to intimidate countries to prevent communism.

challenged traditional patterns of respectability: open sexuality, drug use, etc.

This soviet victory in North Africa encouraged more treaties between the Soviets and Arabs.

Why was Korea a turning point in the Cold War?

Investigated Communist infiltration in America

To end the Cuban Missile Crisis, Kennedy promised privately to

At Yalta, the leaders agreed to recognize the Polish government that the Soviets had set up if Stalin agreed to

Accused of being a spy by the Times editor, and later proved of espionage.

How did Americans deal with "godless communism?"

The purpose of Truman's loyalty review/oath program was to

Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were charged with

Kennedy's "flexible response" plan called for

A summit was scheduled to ease tensions between Krushchev and Kennedy until

People in the '50's were dubbed the "Silent Generation" becuase

The "Iron curtain" became a symbol of the Cold War in which

Kennedy's most lasting legacy was the

Creation of a defense missile shield around the U.S.

Wrote about the "phonies" & non-conformity in "Catcher in the Rye"

Many American officials believed the Depression caused WWII

Allies continue to provide food/supplies to E. Germany after Russia pouts up a blockade.

Soviets helped overthrow the Shah in Iran to get an oil deal.

NATO formed for the main purpose of

Lack of evidence cleared him of selling atomic secrets to the Soviets

The War Powers Act was enacted to limit presidential use of troops in Vietnam.

Stated that people should be able to choose their own form of government.

Banned nuclear testing above ground

This failure exposed the secret coup to overthrow the Cuban government by the U.S.

The Long Telegram resulted in

Created our of fear that the U.S. was falling behind in science and math

Truman believed the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan were essential for

A group of actors/actresses accused and jailed of being communist

China was banned after the communist Revolution from the Security Council in the United Nations.

Assassinated JFK

Joseph McCarthy created a media frenzy that began his witch hunt by

Decrease number of long-range weapons stockpiled

The McCarran Act

Urged women to stay home in her book, "Feminine Mystique"

Served over 9 years for selling secrets while working on the Manhattan Project

How did the Chinese Revolution affect their relationship with Taiwan?