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Khrushchev
Khrushchev was born on April 15, 1894. He became the Leader of the Soviet Union during the Cold War. He supported communism. He died September 11, 1971. -
Ayatollah Khomeini
Ayatollah was the Iranian religious leader who started the Iranian Revolution. He overthrew the Shah of Iran, became leader by force, and executed many people. He was a bad leader. He died June 3, 1989. -
Containment
The US plan to prevent the spread of communism by the Soviet Union. Led to plans such as the Marshall and Truman plans. -
Truman Plan
A US policy that sent a warning to the Soviet Union that the US would protect any country that was being invaded by a communist power. Especially put in place to protect Greece and Turkey from joining the Sphere of Influence by the Soviet Union. Was effective and helped prevent the communism domino effect. -
Marshall Plan
A US policy intended to rebuild the economies in western Europe as a way to prevent Soviet Union influence. Lasted until 1952, and was effective in quickly growing European economies. This also led to trade relations and the forming of the North Atlantic alliance. -
Czechoslovakia is Taken
Communists from the Soviet Union take over Czechoslovakia and create the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. This was the clear start of the Cold War. The Marshall Plan was introduced to prevent further spread of communism into France. -
Apartheid
A policy that took away black people's rights in South Africa by the white invaders. Developed after WWII, and was ended in 1990. -
Berlin Blockade
The Soviet Union built a wall around Berlin to keep the citizens in while preventing resources from other countries from being shipped into the city. This was the first major crisis during the Cold War and the first attempt the Soviet Union made to conquer the city of Berlin. The wall lasted until May 12, 1949. -
Berlin Airlift
The US responded to the Berlin Blockade by sending supplies into the city of Berlin by plane. Planes landed every three minutes to bring supplies. This lasted until September 9, 1949. -
Mao Zedong Comes to Power
Mao Zedong fought in the Chinese Civil War. After his victory, he took the throne and created a communist government. -
Soviet Union's 1st Atomic Bomb
The Soviet Union tested their first atomic bomb. They now became a part of the nuclear arms race. The bomb was created by Igor Kurchatov and Lavrentiy Beria. The bomb was a success. -
Communist Witch Hunt
Joe McCarthy of the US began a Communist witch hunt. He created a list of suspected communists living in the US and sent it out to the public. He interrogated, and arrested, the guilty communists. -
Domino Theory Effect
From the 1950s to 1980s, the US belieed that every new communist country would then spread the communist ideas to their neighboring countries. This was a justification for the US to get involved with European countries as a way to stop the spread of communism. -
Korean War
This war was about the division of Korea between the North (and Soviet Union) and the South (and the US). The war broke out when the north invaded the south, and US intervened by driving the invaders out. The war ended with the creation of a Korean Demilitarized Zone on July 27, 1953. -
US 1st Hydrogen Bomb
The US successfully tested their first hydrogen bomb. They launched it in the Pacific Ocean. They took the lead in the nuclear arms race. -
Nuclear Arms Race
The nuclear arms race was between every country in the world. The two supreme countires were the US and the Soviet Union. The objective was to become the superior power with the best nuclear weapons technology. -
KGB
The KGB group in the Soviet Union was created. It became the main source of security in the Soviet Union. Later became the military system. The main objective was to protect the Soviet Union from intelligence attacks. The group dissolved in 1991. -
Geneva Accords
An attempt made by the US, Soviet Union, France, China, and United Kingdom to unify Vietnam. Instead, the Accords divided Vietnam into the north and south. -
Iron Curtain
The Soviet Union created a barrior between the countries that they had influence on. The barrior separated Europe into two parts, keeping Soviet Union isolated from western Europe. Lasted until 1991. -
Warsaw Pact
In retaliation to NATO, the Soviet Union created the Warsaw Pact. It was a treaty between communist countries. -
Vietnam War
The war was between the communist north of Vietnam and the South of Vietnam and the US. The US joined in the war as a way to prevent communism from spreading into the south, which would help the plan of containment. The US backed out of the war in 1973, but the war didn't end until 1975 when Vietnam united. -
Sputnik 1
Sputnik 1 was the first launched satellite. It was made by the Soviet Union. This was the beginning of the Space Race. -
Great Leap Forward
The great leap forward is the name of the Chinese Communist campaign which was led by Mao Zedong. The idea was to make China a communist country by the use of rapid industrialization. The plan failed, and left China in debt. -
Cuba is Conquered
Fidel Castro invades and conqueres Cuba. Cuba becomes a communist country. Fidel also takes control of all of the US oil companies and businesses. -
Khrushchev Visits US
During Khrushchev's visit to the US, he asks to go to Disneyland. However, the US refusees to meet his demand due to lack of security and too short of notice. Khrushchev was upset. -
OPEC
Known as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, several countries agreed to preserve oil. The policy ws to secure a steady income and gain a secure supply of oil. -
Bay of Pigs
In the inlet off of the south coast of Cuba, the US invaded the country. It was an attempt to overthrow the communist premier, Fidel Castro. Fidel Castro took over all of the US oil fields and businesses in Cuba, so the US took them back. -
Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
The US, Soviet Union, and United Kingdom agree to cease nuclear testing. However, underground testing is still okay. -
Tet Offensive
Military campaign used by North Vietnam during the Vietnam War. It was a series of surprise attacks against the south during a time of cease-fire. -
Apollo 11
US successfully sends a man to the moon. A large advancement for the US in the Space Race. -
26th Amendement
Students protested for the right to vote at the age of 18. This was a result from opposition of the Vietnam War. -
1972 Olympics
During the Olympics in Munich, a group of Palestinian terrorists captured and killed 11 Israeli Olympians. The terrorists had ties to German neo-Nazis. -
Watergate Scandal
President Nixon attempted to cover up his conspiracy of private conversations. He was caught, and faced with impeachment, Nixon resigned from office. -
Chilean Coup d’état
The US helps overthrow the Chile government. They want to get rid of the communist rule there. They provide money and support to the Chileans. -
Camp David Accords
A set of documents to stop Israel and Arabic disputes in Egyptian areas. Eventually led to a bilateral agreement between Israel and Egypt. The Accords were signed by Egyptian President and Israeli Prime Minister. -
Iran Hostage Situation
52 Americans were taken hostage for 444 days by Islamic terrorists who were a part of the Iranian Revolution. The Iranians wanted $7.98 billion from the US in return for the hostages. The agreement was agreed upon, and after paying the Iranians, the Americans were released on January 20, 1981. -
Perestroika and Glasnost
Soviet Union leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, attempted to reform the communist party. His attempt consisted of two goals: perestroika (restructuring) and glasnost (open) policy reform. This was a part of the end of the Cold War. -
Chernobyl
A nuclear accident in Ukraine that resulted in a huge disaster, loss of a city, and many deaths. It was under the supervision of the Soviet Union. -
Tiananmen Square Massacre
Chinese students held riots against communism. Chinese military forcefully stopped the riots, which lasted for seven weeks, by using assault rifles. Thousands of citizens died. -
Poland Gains Independence
Poland leaves the Soviet Union to become independent. They also switch from a communist government to a democracy. They join NATO, also. -
Communist Falls
Communist governments fall in Czechosloakia, Rumania, Bulgaria, and other countries. Soviet Empire is dying along with communism. -
End of Cold War
End of Soviet Union's Sphere of Influence.
End of the spread of Communism.
End of Cold War. -
NAFTA
Known as the North American Free Trade Agreement, the US, Canada, and Mexico created a trade agreement. The agreement created a trade bloc between the three North American countries. This reduced tariffs between traded goods and created a better trade relationship.
