Cold War

A strategy intended to dissuade an adversary from taking an action.

The tactic of seeming to approach the verge of war to persuade one's opposition to retreat

FDR wanted this country to enter WWII against Japan.

Which nation's King had to resign due to Soviet pressure?

Political and military barrier that isolated Soviet-controlled countries after WWII.

Which nation is not a permanent member of the UN Security Council?

Nations that are politically and economically dominated by another more powerful country.

The policy or process of preventing the expansion of a hostile power.

At which conference did the US leader declare that the US "had a weapon of extrodinary force."

Who was the Communist leader of China?

Which is the name of the leader from the U.S. in this picture from Potsdam?

a conflict between two nations where neither country directly engages the other

Which plan was for European Recovery, but provided no military aid?

An attack against one is an attack against all

Which country blockaded Berlin in June of 1948?

  A state commits itself to retaliate in much greater force in the event of an attack.

The Truman Doctrine helped to prevent Soviet access to what body of water?

The policy of entangling countries of the world in alliances to prevent the spread of communism

Which country made demands for war damages following WWII?

Which nation's zone did not combine to form West Germany?