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The Truman Doctrine established that the U.S. would contain and prevent the spread of Communism by financial and military aid.
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The Marshall Plan stated that the U.S. would provide financial aid for postwar Europe
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It was the only way to access East Berlin from the West side of Berlin
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It was created by the U.S., Canada, and several Western European nations. In order to keep peace and to prevent the spread of Communism.
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Communist North Korea invaded South Korea because they were not Communist. China and the Soviet Union helped North Korea, while the U.S. aided South Korea.
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An Armistice was signed ending the war and leaving North and South Korea still divided by the 38th Parallel.
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It was a pact between several Eastern European countries including the Soviet Union.
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The Doctrine said that the U.S. would aid countries in the Middle East with financial or military aid if threatened by Communism
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It was a Soviet satellite launched into space starting a space race between many nations.
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A plane was shot down by the Soviets while the plane was conducting a photographic aerial reconnaissance.