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This was cited as the start of the Cold War.
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International organization to settle world problems and avoid armed conflicts.
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Truman demanded free elections in eastern Europe.
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USA would provide military and economic aid to countries threatened by Communism.
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U.S economic recovery for war-torn Europe $13 billion US loans.
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Soviets block entrances to Berlin.
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Allied powers divided Germany into four zones.
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"Collective security" Alliance
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Forces sent to stop communist aggression and expansion.
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Nikita Khrushev came to power after Stalin's death.
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Military alliance of communist Block nations.
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Anti-soviet demonstration in Hungary.
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American spy plane shot down by USSR.
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Cuban exiles would invade Cuba and lead revolt against Castro.
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USSR placed nuclear missiles in Cuba.
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Vietnam divided into two states.
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Replaced Khrushev as Soviet Leader.
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An invasion in Afghanistan by the soviet union.
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Gorbachev and Pres. George Bush meet declaring end to Cold War.
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The USSR separate republics.
