Chapter 13: America in the Cold War and Civil Rights Years

Cold War

• Between U.S. and Soviet Union. considered cold because they never confronted each other directly. U.S. wanted to spread democracy and the Soviet Union wanted to spread Communisim.
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Iron Curtain

• Soviet Union placed an iron curtain over Eastern Europe, cutting it off from the West. Trade was cut off and communication was limited.
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Truman Doctrine

• Truman offers military aid to Greece and Turkey.
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Marshall Plan

• U.S. Aided war torn countries recover. Speeded economic recovery of Western Europe and spread good will towards America.
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Berlin Airlift

• Massive airlift to feed and supply Allies in Western Berlin.
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Containment Policy

• America wanted to contain the spread of communism to other countries.
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