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Soviet Aliance System
Establised by the Soviet Union, enabling them to take political and military control over countries in Eastern Europe -
the Yalta Conference
A meeting held between FDR, Churchill, and Stalin to discuss how to reorganize Europe after WWII. -
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The Cold War
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The Berlin Airlift
After Stalin blackaded West Berlin, the U.S. and Britain airlifted food and supplies int the city -
NATO Formed
The North Atlantic Treat Organization formed in an attempt to halt communist expansion. -
The Warsaw Pact
Formed between the Soviet Union and their communist allies. In retaliation for the formation of NATO. -
The Suez Crisis
The Suez Canal was nationalized earlier in the year. The Crisis damage relationships between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. -
Sputnik Launched
Both the Soviet Union and the U.S. competing in a nuclear arms race when Sputnik is launched. Begins the Space Race. The worlds first artificial satellite.to be sent into orbit. -
U2 Spy Plane Shot own
An American spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union/ Eisenhower amitted to spy missions carried out by the CIA. -
Bay of Pigs Invasion
An invasion of Cuba carried out by JFK, after the American supported dictator, Batista, was overthrown by Fidel Castro. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
A near nuclear confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Nuclear missiles placed in Cuba, with American missiles in Turkey. -
Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty
Signed by the U.S., Britain, and the Soviet Union. Prohibited the testing of Nuclear weapons in space, underwater, or the atmosphere. Important step in controling nuclear weapons. -
JFK's Assassination
The sudden death of a very popular president. Led to many conspirac y theories. -
Man on the Moon
The Apollo 11 space mission was a success, leading to the first lunar landing attempt. The U.S. effectively wins the Space Race. -
The Berlin Wall Falls
Evidence that the Cold War was coming to an end. Germany begins steps towards reunification. -
The Fall of the Soviet Union
Eastern countries and satelites revolting and declaring independence due to bad economy, and the governments hands off approach. -
Germany Reunifies
Effecively ended the conflict of the Cold War.
