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The buffer states were places around the USSR where communism was practiced. They began after WWII when the Soviet army liberated and occupied the countries. Non-communist party's were removed from the states causing the Soviets influence to increase.
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The USA dropped the first atomic bombs on Japan during WWII. The bombs killed around 129 000-226 000 people.
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The Molotov plan was a system made by the Soviets to provide aid and help rebuild the Eastern European countries that allied with the USSR. The plan was the Soviets version of Marshall plan.
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The Truman Doctrine was a policy made to counter the expansion of the Soviet Union. The main effort of the doctrine was to stop the spread of communism to more countries.
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Marshall Plan was an policy made by the US to help war torn countries in Europe. They did this by helping remove trade barriers and modernize industry.
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During this time the Soviets blocked all transportation into the Allies areas of Berlin, trying to get them to leave. In response the Allies dropped resources from planes to aid the people living there.
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was established by 12 western countries. The alliance was to stop Soviet aggression. The Alliance greatly improved the USA's influence on Europe.
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After the Bombing of Japan by the US The USSR aggressively pursued the development of an atomic bomb to compete with the US. The Acquisition of the Bomb increased the tension in the cold war.
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The war began when Korea was split into 2 states, each state believed they were the rightful leaders of Korea. Fighting began when the north moved south to attack the south. The north was supported by China and the USSR
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The Coups goal was to overthrow the government in Iran in favor of more monarchical rule. The Coup was organised by the CIA to try to gain access to oil reserves.
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The pact was a deal between the Soviet Union and 7 socialist states around the USSR. The pact was made in response to West Germany joining NATO.
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The crisis began when the Israeli forces along with the UK and France invaded the Suez Canal in Egypt. The countries invaded the canal because the Egyptian president planned to nationalise the canal.
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During this event people in Hungary tried to rebel against the imposed policies by the Hungarian People's Republic. The Soviets eventually regained control and detained and killed many people who were involved with the rebellion.
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The Launch of Sputnik which was produced by the Soviets was the first man made object put in space. The successful launch started the space race between the USA and the USSR
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During the crisis nuclear missiles were placed in Cuba to deter the USA from invading them. The crisis ended when the USA and Soviets agreed to remove the missiles from Cuba.
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The Start of the Vietnam war pitted the communist northern Vietnam vs southern Vietnam. The north was supported by communist countries and the south was supported by countries against communism.
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At this time the troops deployed in Vietnam were sent back to the US. The communist north then won the war about a year later.
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When Angola became a country the first form of government was communism. The government had relations with the USSR, Cuba and Mozambique.
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During this time the Soviet forces invaded Afghanistan to help fight the anticommunist guerrillas. The general population at this time was against communism so the soviets controlled the population with force.
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The fall of the wall was a major event as it symbolized that the tensions during the cold war were lessening. The wall was used to separate east and west Berlin. East Berlin didn't like the west because they weren't communist.
