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Cold War

TermDefinition
Baby Boom The significant increase in the birth rate in the United States after World War II.
Iron Curtain An imaginary line that divided Eastern European countries controlled by the USSR and the West.
McCarthyism The practice of making accusations of subversion or treason without proper evidence, particularly the accusations of communism in the United States during the 1950s.
USSR The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, a communist country that existed from 1922 to 1991.
Fear of Communism The widespread concern and anxiety about the spread of communism, particularly in the United States during the Cold War era.
Joseph McCarthy A senator who accused hundreds of individuals of being communists, leading to investigations and trials known as the "witch hunts."
Cold War The period of political tension and rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II, characterized by the threat of nuclear war.
Atomic Bomb A powerful explosive device that uses nuclear reactions to release a massive amount of energy, leading to the destruction of cities and causing significant casualties.
Rosenbergs Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, a husband and wife who were accused of selling nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union during the Cold War. They were executed as spies
Duck and Cover Drills Safety drills conducted in schools and public places to teach people how to protect themselves during a nuclear attack by taking cover under desks or other objects.
Fallout Shelters Underground or reinforced structures designed to protect people from the radioactive fallout after a nuclear explosion.
Levittowns Suburban housing developments built by William Levitt, offering affordable homes for middle-class families in the 1950s.
Jonas Salk A scientist who developed a vaccine for polio in 1953, effectively eradicating the disease that had previously affected thousands of people.
Eisenhower Interstate Highway System A network of highways built during the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower to connect major cities in the United States for both commercial and defense purposes.
Iron Curtain An imaginary line that divided Eastern European countries controlled by the USSR and the West.
Communism A political, economic, and social system where the government controls resources and provides everything for the citizens. There is no social class, little or no private property/business, and everything is shared by the community as needed.
USSR (Soviet Union) The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, a communist country that existed from 1922 to 1991.
North Korea A communist country in East Asia.
Yalta Conference A meeting held in 1945 between the leaders of the United States, the USSR, and Britain to discuss post-war Europe and establish the United Nations.
United Nations An international organization established to promote peace and cooperation among nations.
Berlin Wall A wall built by the East German government in 1961 to separate East Berlin from West Berlin and prevent defections.
38th Parallel The boundary between North and South Korea after the war
Containment The policy adopted by the United States during the Cold War to prevent the spread of communism.
Satellite Nations Independent nations that were indirectly controlled by the Soviet Union (USSR) during the Cold War.
Truman Doctrine A policy announced by President Truman in 1947 that provided military aid and financial support to any nation threatened by communism.
Marshall Plan A U.S. initiative launched in 1948 to provide economic assistance to war-torn European countries.
Berlin Airlift A major event during the Cold War that involved the transportation of food, fuel, and supplies to West Berlin by air.
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) A military alliance formed in 1949 by the United States, Canada, and several Western European countries.
Warsaw Pact A military alliance established in 1955 by the Soviet Union and its satellite nations in Eastern Europe.
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