The Cold War

The United States responded to fear of Soviet military action in the Middle East by issuing the ___.

The gradual withdrawal of U.S. troops so South Vietnamese troops could take more control

When the Soviet Union exploded an atomic bomb, the United States responded by intensifying efforts to develop what?

Became leader of the Soviet Union following Stalin’s death

To label someone’s activities as ___ would be to suggest that the person is making unsupported accusations.

Who or what is best known for investigating communism in the film industry.

Communist ruler in Vietnam

 Conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union

Granted President Johnson broad military power in Vietnam

The Soviet Union set up the ___ in response to efforts from the West to reunify Germany.

Who was the leader of the Communists in China?

National Guardsmen killed Vietnam Protestors at this site

Phrase that stood for the division of Europe

Where did General Douglas MacArthur commanded U.S. forces?

Who was defeated in the civil war in China despite 2 billion dollars in aid sent to them from the United States?

Accused by Whitaker Chambers of spying for the Soviet Union

How long did the Berlin Airlift last?

President who said the US would defend the Middle East against attack by Communist nations.

 Found guilty of espionage and sentenced to death

To be on the edge of war

Countries dominated by the Soviet Union

World’s first artificial satellite

The main goal of the ___ was to stop the spread of communism.

Agreement that linked the Soviet Union with seven Eastern European countries

 Communist leader of China during the Korean War

President whose foreign policy included the idea of containment

A leaf-killing toxic chemical that caused cancer in American soldiers

People condemned for having a communist background

Taking measures to prevent the spread of communist rule to other countries

The ___ appeared to be winning the Korean War until China actively entered the conflict.