Cold War and the 1950s

CIA trained Cuban refugees to try and overthrow Castro--failed, JFK withheld air support.

U.S. President during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Overthrew the government in Cuba in 1959 and began nationalizing the sugar industries.

Defense alliance--Western Europe plus Canada and U.S.--an attack on one is an attack on all.

Military aid to Greece and Turkey following attempt at communist overthrows.

Soviets put the first artificial satellite into space.

Also known as the 2nd Red Scare--witch hunt for communists in the U.S.

Benefit given to vets--low interest loans and college education grants--led to suburbs

If one country falls to communism, surrounding countries would also fall--Vietnam War theory.

Who invaded South Korea starting Korean War?

Which country entered Korean War when MacArthur got to close to Yalu River?

Contributed to the 2nd Red Scare by saying the State Dept.  had been infiltrated by Communists

Developed the first vaccine for polio.

Policy of threatening a major response including use of nuclear weapons to prevent an attack.

Division between North and South Korea

Massive increase in live births following WWII.

Soviet Premier who tried to put missiles in Cuba in the 1960s.

President during most of the 1950s, ended the Korean War.

Amphibious invasion by UN Forces under MacArthur during Korean War

Originated from Blues--represented teenage rebellion and led to a generation gap.

The Soviets cut off all land and water transport in this city--U.S. airlifted food and supplies

General that was fired during Korean War for criticizing Truman.

Peace organization formed after WWII to help prevent war.

Imaginary line dividing--refers to the military, political barrier between East and West Europe

Fired during the Korean War for disobeying orders

Jackson Pollock was an artist who used this style of painting.

In part due to GI Bill--housing developments built at the edge of town--led to segregation

Loaning money to Western Europe after WWII to rebuild war torn nations.