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UN formed
After WWII, countries created the United Nations to help keep peace and solve problems between nations. It included both the U.S. and the Soviet Union. -
Hollywood Ten
Ten movie workers were accused of being communists and refused to answer questions. They were sent to jail and couldn’t get jobs after. -
Truman Doctorine
The U.S. promised to help countries like Greece and Turkey so they wouldn’t become communist. This started America’s plan to stop the spread of communism. -
Marshal Plan
The U.S. gave money to help rebuild European countries after WWII. This also helped stop communism from spreading by making countries stronger. -
NATO Formed
The U.S. and other Western countries made a military group to protect each other in case the Soviet Union attacked. -
Korean War
North Korea (communist) invaded South Korea. The U.S. helped the South, and China helped the North. The war ended with Korea still split in two. -
Space Race/Sputnik
The Soviet Union sent the first satellite, Sputnik, into space. The U.S. was surprised and rushed to catch up. This started the space race. -
Bay of Pigs Invasion
The U.S. helped Cuban exiles try to remove Fidel Castro, Cuba’s communist leader. The invasion failed and embarrassed the U.S. -
Berlin Wall Goes Up
East Germany built a wall to stop people from leaving to West Berlin. It became a strong symbol of the Cold War. -
U.S. Officially Enters Vietnam War
The U.S. sent combat troops to fight in Vietnam to stop the spread of communism. The war lasted many years and caused big protests. -
Berlin Wall Comes Down
The East German government let people cross into West Berlin. Soon, people started tearing the wall down. It was a big moment in ending the Cold War. -
Soviets Invade Afghanistan
The Soviet Union sent soldiers into Afghanistan to support its communist government. The U.S. helped the rebels fighting the Soviets.