An economic system in which private individuals and corporations control the means of production and use them to earn profits.

An economic and political system based on one-party government and state ownership of property.

The blocking of another nation's attempts to spread it's influence - especially the efforts of the United States to block the spread of Soviet influence during the late 1940s to early 1950s.

A phrase used by Winston Churchill in 1946 to describe the imaginary line that separated Communist countries in the Soviet bloc of Eastern Europe from the countries in Western Europe.

A U.S. policy, announced by President Harry Truman in 1947, of providing economic and military aid to free nations threatened by internal or external opponents.

The program, proposed by Secretary of State George Marshall in 1947, under which the United States supplied economic aid to European nations to help them rebuild after World War II.

Military alliance created in 1949 made up of 12 non-Communist countries including the United States that support each other if attacked.

A Military alliance formed in 1955 by the Soviet Union and its Eastern European satellites.

35th President of the United States. Was in office during the Bay of Pigs Invasion, Cuban Missile Crisis and the building of the Berlin Wall.

Communist dictator of Cuba who came into power in 1959.

13 Day period in October 1962 when Soviet nuclear missile were pointed at the United States in Cuba.

A concrete wall that separated East Berlin and West Berlin from 1961-1989, built by Communist East German government to prevent its citizens from fleeing to the West.

Communist leader of China who comes into power in 1949.

Asian nation that turns to Communism in 1949 after the Mao Zedong comes into power and fights with the North in the Korean War.

Mao called for young people to rise up and rid China of the anti-Communist elements within the Party, schools, universities and society; became "Red Guards

Fought to contain communism in Vietnam; US lost to Vietcong forces because of large anti-war protests in US

Communist country that depends on anti-American propaganda and nuclear testing programs.

United Nations "military action" to prevent the overrun of S.K. by China and N.K. communists.

Five year plan to develop the agricultural and industry of China from 1958 to 1963

Speculated that if one country in a region came under the influence of communism, then the surrounding countries would follow in a this effect.

Dividing line between North and South Korea

A group of Communist guerrillas who, with the help of North Vietnam, fought against the South Vietnamese government in the Vietnam War

places in the Cold War where tension boiled over to conflict

Divided between the USSR, and the western countries of US, Britain, and France into East and West Germany. Berlin was also divided between Eastern controlled USSR and Western controlled US, Britain, and France.

Airlift in 1948 that supplied food and fuel to citizens of West Berlin when the Russians closed off land access to Berlin

North Atlantic Treaty Organization: Alliance of the allied powers against the Soviets

Countries dominated by the Soviet Union

The United States and the U.S.S.R. during the Cold War

Cold war competition between the U.S. and Soviet Union to build up their respective armed forces and weapons

(MAD) if either US or the USSR was hit with a nuclear weapons they would respond with the same

President during the Cuban Missile Crisis

An economic system in which the government controls a country's economy.

Strategic Arms Limitation Talks; international treaties b/w US and USSR on the limitation of nuclear weapons.

A policy of reducing Cold War tensions that was adopted by the United States during the presidency of Richard Nixon.

A policy of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev which called for more openness with the nations of West, and a relaxing of restraints on Soviet citizenry.

A policy of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to revitalize the Soviet economy by opening it up to more free enterprise.

US President that helped end the Cold War with the Soviet Union.

The removal of the wall that separated East and West Germany in 1989. Symbolized the end of the Cold War.

In 1990 many republics declared independence, leading to the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

An international organization formed after WWII to promote international peace, security, and cooperation.

the competition between the USSR and the USA regarding achievements in the field of space exploration.

Jailed for 27 years on charges of treason and sabotage in attempting to end apartheid in South Africa

Created as a homeland for Jews after the Holocaust by taking Palestinian land, led to conflicts with Arabs/ Muslims

Students protesting Chinese government to become more democratic are killed. "Tank Man"

A movement that believed all Africans should work together "Africa for Africans"

Organization created for the purpose of creating an Arab state in Palestine. Fought against Israeli presence.

Removing a colonial ruler so that countries can be independent.

Peaceful students demonstrating against for democratic changes turned violent by China's government.

Wants to be independent from China, held back because of "One China" policy.

Land was took to create Israel, currently fighting for the creation of their own country.

Oil and Petroleum Exporting Countries; control oil prices, made up of countries mostly in the MIddle East.

Reduced trade barriers between 27 European countries; good for economy.

Tax on imported goods.

Increased trade between countries around the world, good for economy; increased connectedness across the world.

Global Positioning Satellites; can be used for location, weather, communication; more connected world.

30 rights that everyone should have NO MATTER WHAT.

Countries across the Middle East and Northern Africa participate in democratic reforms.

The use of violence against people or property to force change in societies and government.

The U.S. has the right to secure itself against countries that harbor or give aid to terrorist groups.

Increases opportunity for commerce and allows more consumer options.