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Fear that communists would destroy American life.
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House UnAmerican Activities Committee, an investigation possible subversive activities by fascists, Nazis, or communists.
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Refused to answer questions asserting their fifth amendment rights against self-incrimination
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WWII ends and Germany is split up into 4 parts. Controlled by the Soviet Union, Britain, U.S., and France.
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A war time meeting of the head of government of the U.S., United Kingdom, and Soviet Union.
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Found after WWII to replace the League of Nations. An organization to keep peace between Europe and the world.
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"Big Three" meeting were they decided to divide Germany into 4 parts.
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President Truman's promise to aid nations struggling against communist movements.
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Program to provide food to reduce femine fuel to heat houses and factories.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization military alliance to counter Soviet expansion.
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North Korea invades South Korea. The border moves back and fourth and eventually the war ends right where the border started.
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McCarthyism became a catchword for extreme, reckless charges.
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Communists spys, accussed for passing on atomic secrets.
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U.S. and Soviet Union developed and stockpiled increasingly powerful nuclear weapons.
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All of the communist states of Eastern Europe except Yugoslavin were members.
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One American baby was born every 7 seconds. A grand total of 4.3 million babys per year.