Secret development of atomic bomb – proved the U.S. didn’t trust the Soviets.
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Secret development of atomic bomb – proved the U.S. didn’t trust the Soviets
Containment – how the U.S. decided to fight Communism
Truman Doctrine – U.S. should support free peoples fighting communism
Marshall Plan – U.S. gave money to Western Europe after World War II in an effort to keep
countries democratic
Reunification of Germany – caused more tension between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R.
Berlin Airlift – massive transportation of food into democratic Germany
Sputnik – Soviet satellite; first man made satellite launched into space
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg – convicted of espionage (spying) and sentenced to death.
Korean War – began when the communist North invaded the democratic South
UN troops – fought alongside U.S. troops in the Korean war
Douglas McArthur – U.S. military leader fired by Truman for insubordination.
Outcome of the Korean War – not much was changed