Adjusting To Peace Flashcards
Yalta conference
The three leaders made important decisions about the future of European governments
Nuremberg trials
In November 1945 the tribunal put high- ranking Nazis on trial in the German city of Nuremberg.
United Nations
An organization dedicated to resolving international conflicts
Cold War
Came to be used came to be used to describe the struggle for global power between the United States land Soviet Union
Containment
Or preventing of the Soviet Unionfrom expanding its influence around the world
Truman Doctrine
This policy of providing aid to foreign countries fight communism.
Marshal Plan
Western Europe received more than 13 billion in US loans and grants for European economic recovery.
NATO
The US joined 9 Western European countries, along With Canada and Iceland
GI bill of rights
Offered Veterans money for school and loans for houses, farms businesses
Fair deal
Included a higher minimum wage, the creation of of a national health insurance plan for all Americans, and expanded social security benefits for the elderly