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Creation of the United Nations
The united nations would consist of a general assembly and a security council with 11 members. -
The Red Scare
Rumors and accusations feared that communists was trying to take over the world. Local governments, universities, businesses, unions,churches, and private groups begin to find communists. -
The Yalta Conference
Discuss Poland and how they should be governed. -
End of WWII
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The Truman Doctrine
Truman made a speech that outlined a policy. Its goal was to aid those who worked to resist being controlled by others. -
The Long Telegram
George Kennan explained his views of the Soviets in a long message. The long Telegram circulated widely in Truman´s administration and became the basis for the administration´s policy of containment. -
Iron Curtain
Former British prime minister Winston Churchill made a phrase to describe what had happened. The iron curtain separated Eastern Europe from the West the World War II ended. -
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The Marshall Plan
Gave European nations American aid to rebuild their economies.
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The Creation of NATO
Included 12 countries: the United States, Canada, Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, Portugal, the Netherlands, Norway, Luxembourg, and Iceland. By letting West Germany join its organization it alarmed Soviet leaders. -
Berlin blockade/Airlift
Soviets troops blockaded West Berlin to force the United States to reconsider its decision or abandon West Berlin. -
McCarthyism
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The Korean War
Soviets provided military aid to the North Koreans, who quickly built an army. North Koreans then invaded the South, driving back the poorly equipped South Korean forces.
