The Cold War

The willingness to come close to war to stop the spread of Communism

Higher minimum wage, more Social Security benefits for elderly

Leader of people's Republic of China

Aid given to foreign countries to prevent the spread of Communism

Struggle for global power between U.S. and Soviet Union

Latitude at which the Allies divided Korea after WWII

Organization for resolving international conflicts formed after World War II

U. S. Senator who accused important people of being Communists

The world's first artificial satellite launched by the Soviet Union

High-ranking Nazis were put on trial in Germany

Everyone has freedom from prejudice, discrimination, and segregation

U.S. & Soviet Union rushed to build more nuclear weapons

U.S. gave $13 billion in loans and grants for European economic recovery 1948-1952

Alliance formed by the U.S., 9 European countries, Iceland, and Canada to defend each other

Meeting of FDR, Churchill, & Stalin to decide future of European governments

Veterans got money for school, as well as houses, farms, and businesses

Goal of preventing Soviet Union from expanding its influence

Weapon more powerful than atomic bomb