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AH M6L1 Key Terms

American History Module 6 Lesson 1 Key Terms

TermDefinition
Cold War Rivalry between the US and the Soviet Union.
Truman Doctrine Truman’s promise to aid nations struggling against communist movements.
Marshall Plan US pledge to provide billions of dollars in relief funds to parts of western Europe after WWII.
Containment Policy to keep communism contained within its existing borders.
NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization- Alliance between Western European countries and North American nations to combat spread of communism.
38th Parallel Dividing line between communist North Korea and democratic South Korea.
Brinksmanship Practice of approaching the “brink” of war before actually committing troops.
Red Scare Fear of communist takeover in the US.
HUAC House Un-American Activities Committee- formed to investigate possible communist activity in the US.
McCarthyism US senator’s brand of anti-communism; became a phrase for extreme, reckless charges.
Domino Theory Theory that if Vietnam fell to communism, the entire region would fall also.
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Authorized the president to take “all necessary powers” to combat anti-democratic forces.
Vietcong Vietnamese guerilla fighters.
Tet Offensive Vietnamese assault on numerous cities, including the US embassy.
Vietnamization Gradual withdrawal of US forces from the Vietnam conflict.
Pentagon Papers Leaked classified information about America’s involvement in Vietnam.
Detente Policy aimed at easing Cold War tensions.
War Powers Act Legislation that would restrict the President’s war making powers.
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