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Promised free elections In Eastern Europe.
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It decended across Europe which devided communists from non-communists.
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These weapons were apart of the Arms Race, and were used on Hiroshima.
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Period of Tension between the USA and USSR.
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The USA would provide military and economic aid to countries threatened by Communism.
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US economic recovery for war-torn Europe.
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US policy of keeping communism within its existing boundaries.
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Germany was divided east and west.
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Council for Mutual Assistance
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Nikita Khrushchev was a politician who led the Soviet Union during part of the Cold War.
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Was the 34th President of the United States from 1953 until 1961.
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Soviet secret police
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Millitary Alliance of Communist Block nations.
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1st satalite to orbit Earth - sent radio signals back to Earth.
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Came after Arms Race, and Soviet Union was victorious.
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Governed Cuba as Prime minister.
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U-2 American Spy Plane shot down by USSR.
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American spy plane used to watch over Russia.
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American U-2 Hero Pilot.
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Was the 35th president from 1961 - 1963.
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The first human to travel into outer space, and he was apart of the Soviet Union.
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Cuban exiles tried to invade Cuba and lead revolt against Castro.
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Was built to keep East Germans from fleeing to West Germany.
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The USSR placed missiles in Cuba which is very close to the US.
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The easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries.
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USA withdraws forces.
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A political movement for reformation within the Communist Party of the Soviet Union during the 1980s.
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Is translated as "openness" in Russian, and refers to the Soviet policy of open discussion of political and social issues.
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Stands for The North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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After weeks of unrest, the Government of East Germany said their people were allowed to cross over to West Germany.
