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Yalta Conference
The Yalta Conference was held to discuss the plans for peace. This was ultimately for what to do with postwar Europe. -
Potsdam Conference
This conference was between the Soviet Union and the other allies. They could not find an agreement as a result. -
Truman Doctrine
This was a pledge to provide economic and military aid to oppose the spread of Communism. This was established by president Truman. -
Marshall Plan
The Marshall plan was a massive program of economic aid. This was named after George Marshall, the U.S. secretary. -
Berlin airlift
The Berlin airlift was a massive effort to supply West Berlin by air. This was a success. -
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
The NATO was designed to counter Soviet power in Europe. This was joined by the United, Canada, and most of Western Europe. -
Soviet Union tests atomic bomb
The Soviet Union explodes its first atomic bomb which was successful. This threatened the west. -
War in Korea
The North Koreans attacked South Korea. Their goal was to unite the country under a communist government. -
Warsaw Pact
The Warsaw pact was created by the Soviet Union and the Communist nations of Easter Europe. They wanted to form their own alliance. -
Soviet Union launched Sputnik
The launch of this first artificial satellite was another leap in the Soviet Union's success. This threatened to the U.S. that the Soviet military could be ahead of theirs.
