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Unit 8a Cold War
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| communism | a system of government where the government owns factories, land, and natural resources and controls everything |
| containment | a policy to stop the spread of communism |
| capitalism | an economic system where people can own their own property and businesses |
| iron curtain | an invisible border that divided communist Europe from free Europe |
| cease-fire | agreement to stop fighting |
| missiles | weapons used to attack or defend |
| tension | conflict between individuals or groups |
| blockade | shutting off a place to prevent goods and people from entering |
| controversial | a topic or event that makes people disagree |