The Cold War

Plan that wanted to aid free people who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities

Eastern European Alliance

Cable message explaining U.S. views of Soviet goals and the Soviets struggle against capitalism

"The right to all people to choose the government under which they live."

Leader of Communist forces in China; establishes the People's Republic of China

Allies move into Korea to disarm Japanese and divided Korea at the

Program that gives European nations American aid to rebuild their economies.

Policy of keeping communism within its present territory 

Conference in which Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin meet at a resort to discuss postwar plans.

Investigated and exposed communist and fascist activities in the U.S.

Conference in which the Soviets agree to Truman's plan to help Germany's economy recover.

Alliance that included 12 countries that agreed to come to the aid of any member attacked

Period of intense conflict and competition between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R from 1946-1990