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The Cold War
The Cold War is essentially between the disagreements of the non-communist Unites States and the communist Soviet Union.Due to their political differences and fears, the war began, which includes other countries being supporters to either sides, a technology race, and civil attacks. -
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The Cold War
The Cold War is essentially between the disagreements of the non-communist Unites States and the communist Soviet Union.Due to their political differences and fears, the war began, which includes other countries being supporters to either sides, a technology race, and civil attacks. -
Berlin Blockade/Airlift
The Soviet Union blocked the Democracies' (Western allies) transportation routes to parts in Berlin that were in Western control. In respose to this, the Western allies sent aircrafts that dropped small packages of food and supplies to the blocked Berlin sectors. -
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Berlin Blockade/Airlift
The Soviet Union blocked the Democracies' (Western allies) transportation routes to parts in Berlin that were in Western control. In respose to this, the Western allies sent aircrafts that dropped small packages of food and supplies to the blocked Berlin sectors. -
NATO Establishment
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was formed as a neutral defense organization to prevent such events that led to WWII. It was to be a pact where if there was an attack to any of the countries in this organization, that country has allies to aid in their defense. -
The Korean War
North Korea was set up as a Communist state, while South Korea was anti-communist. The war broke out when North Korea decided to attack South Korea in an attempt to re-unite the country. Because of the Containment doctrine, the U.S. was aiding South Korea to make sure communism wan not spreading, being able to do so with as much money and military support as necessary. The war ended in a "stalemate" with an agreement in 1953. -
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The Korean War
North Korea was set up as a Communist state, while South Korea was anti-communist. The war broke out when North Korea decided to attack South Korea in an attempt to re-unite the country. Because of the Containment doctrine, the U.S. was aiding South Korea to make sure communism wan not spreading, being able to do so with as much money and military support as necessary. The war ended in a "stalemate" with an agreement in 1953. -
The Second Red Scare
The U.S. were fearful of the Soviet Union becoming the main superpower of the world, with its attempts at spreading communism. Senator McCarthy used this fear to accuse of there being spies and communists within the United States's political systems. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
Brown vs. Board of Education enforces the desegregation of schools and other public facilites in the United States. This was a major turning point in U.S. history because as the U.S. was involved in wars involving the freedom of other countries, the U.S. focused their attention to the freedom of their citizens as well. -
Warsaw Pact Establishment
The Warsaw Pact is a defense organization like NATO that was established in response to West Berlin joining NATO. It is a means in which the Communist allies were able to aid in their country's defense if it is attacked. -
The Space Race
The Space Race began when the Soviet Union launched its first satellite into space, making many Americans fearful of their advancement in technology (which could be used in war). Americans essentially won the Space Race by sending their own space craft and crew to the moon in 1969. -
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The Space Race
The Space Race began when the Soviet Union launched its first satellite into space, making many Americans fearful of their advancement in technology (which could be used in war). Americans essentially won the Space Race by sending their own space craft and crew to the moon in 1969. -
Election of 1960
The first televised Presidential election in the United States between Nixon and Kennedy made an impact of the way media portrayal can impact the country. -
Bay of Pigs Invasion
Cuba's leader, Castro, relied on the Soviet Union for support in their rise of communism. In fear that it would spread to the United States, the CIA had a plan to use Cuban exiles to invade Cuba. It ultimately failed, leaving this invasion as a lead to the Cuban Missle Crisis. -
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Bay of Pigs Invasion
Cuba's leader, Castro, relied on the Soviet Union for support in their rise of communism. In fear that it would spread to the United States, the CIA had a plan to use Cuban exiles to invade Cuba. It ultimately failed, leaving this invasion as a lead to the Cuban Missle Crisis. -
Cuban Missle Crisis
The Sviet Union had a plan to use nuclear weapon launching facilities against the United States so as to not invade Cuba once again. Kennedy let the world know that there will be a U.S. blockade aurrounding Cuba. As to not start a war, the Soviet Union and United States made an agreement that would remove the missles so long as the U.S. did not invade Cuba. -
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Cuban Missle Crisis
The Sviet Union had a plan to use nuclear weapon launching facilities against the United States so as to not invade Cuba once again. Kennedy let the world know that there will be a U.S. blockade aurrounding Cuba. As to not start a war, the Soviet Union and United States made an agreement that would remove the missles so long as the U.S. did not invade Cuba. -
Gulf of Tonkin Incident
A U.S. ship was attacked by Vietnamese toepedo boats, and after a second incident (which was a mistake), President Johnson decided to ask Congress for more assistance to attack North Vietnam, leaving information out so as to gain support in extending war with North Vietnam. Later the Gulf of Tonkin incident was resolved, revoking that original support. -
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Gulf of Tonkin Incident/Resolution
A U.S. ship was attacked by Vietnamese toepedo boats, and after a second incident (which was a mistake), President Johnson decided to ask Congress for more assistance to attack North Vietnam, leaving information out so as to gain support in extending war with North Vietnam. Later the Gulf of Tonkin incident was resolved, revoking that original support. -
Tet Offensive
On one of Vietnam's holidays, the Guerillas in South Korea used this opportunity to attack allies in South Korea. Although the U.S. and anti-communist South Vietnam "won" the war, the actions displayed between the leader of the South Vietnam police force and a Vietcong man reflected poorly on the U.S. -
Equal Rights Amendment
The Equal Rights Amendment would provide for the legal equality of the sexes and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex. This was heavily pushed by women and feminists until in 1972, the Equal Rights Amendment was passed by Congress, having been sent to the states for retification. As it is important for freedom rights in education and human equality, this ensures more equal rights among men and women. -
Watergate Scandal
The Watergate Scandal was due to a burglary in which members of President Nixon's re-election campaign were stealing documents and wiretapping phones in Washington, D.C. Americans' skepticism towards their political leaders arose due to this event.
