PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Superpower
A country that is able to influence many different areas in the world
United Nations
Cooperation of countries to improve human rights.
Iron Curtain
A barrier to separate the former Soviet bloc and the West
Containment
Prevention of something spreading or influencing
Marshall Plan
The US gives money to help European countries after World War II.
NATO
North Atlantic Trade Organization
Military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty.
Warsaw Pact
An alliance between communist countries in Europe (Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, etc)
Arms Race
A competition between countries with development of weapons.
Cultural Revolution
A revolution in China to restore Communism
Korea War
A conflict between the United Nations and North Korea, starting when North Korea invaded South Korea
Viet Cong
Guerrilla movement that fought South Vietnamese and the U.S.
Vietnam War
A conflict between the communist and non-communist forces in Vietnam.
Domino Theory
If one area was under communism, who would surrounding areas.
Covert Action
A secret operation to support a foreign policy
Détente
The tensions were dying down between the East and West.
Deterrence
Creating an intimidation arsenal for defence
The Cold War changed the world in many ways. Many people don't want to repeat history so try to avoid such large wars between America and Russia. It also has nations agreeing to peace. One of the most important changes was the advancement in technology. In that time period, there was a great advancement in technology.
