Cold War Vocabulary Flashcards

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Cold War

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A war without direct fighting/ combat.

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Partition

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Divide

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Proxy Wars

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Wars fought through supporting a third party or country.

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Zionism

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The establishment of the Jewish nation of Palestine.

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Refugees

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People who were discriminated out of their country.

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Superpowers

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Nations with the political, economic, and military power to influence events around the world.

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Ideology

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A set of beliefs.

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Containment

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A U.S. policy to “contain” communism from spreading to other parts of the world.

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Satellite states

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Countries in Eastern Europe that are formally independent, but under heavy political and military influence or control by another country.

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Bloc

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A group of nations with a common purpose.

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McCarthyism

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Accusations of Communist activity against individuals, often with little or no evidence against the accused.

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Decolonization

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Former colonies gaining their independence.

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Third World Countries

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“Developing Countries” (Most have not industrialized), not aligned with either the U.S. or the U.S.S.R. during the Cold War. Experience the lowest standard of living.

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Exploitation

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Unfair treatment of someone for your benefit.

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Nationalism

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The unique cultural identity of a people based on common language, religion, national symbols (flags), etc.

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