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Led to more talks and treaties between nations.
Detente
An easing of political tensions after years on edge.
Detente
The basis for Soviet reforms in the 1980s.
Glasnost
Also known as the "Truman Doctrine."
Containment
Could lead to "mutually assured destruction."
Brinkmanship
Promoted greater government transparency.
Glasnost
Included President Eisenhower threatening "massive retaliation."
Brinkmanship
One major difference between capitalism and communism is--
In a capitalist system, individuals can own businesses and property.
What was the Marshall Plan?
The U.S. initiative to help Europe rebuild after World War II.
What was the Iron Curtain:
was the Soviet Union was on one side and the US was on the other, named by Winston Churchill, divided Europe in half
The Truman Doctrine was a policy of -
Aiding any country or group fighting against communism in order to stop it from spreading.
What was McCarthyism?
The philosophy that used fear of communism to promote one's own agenda.
The Berlin Airlift was -
The U.S. and the U.K. flying food, fuel, and supplied to Berlin after the Soviets blocked it off.
The second red scare was caused by
the successful Communist Revolution in China, led to the creation of the House Un-American Activities Committee, and created a Hollywood blacklist
The 38th Parallel was/is the-
Line of latitude that divides communist North Korea from democratic South Korea.
The U.S. fought wars in Korea and Vietnam in order to achieve--
Containment
