1. What best describes the Cold War as it began after World War II?
2. Why did suspicion grow between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II?
3. What was the main goal of containment?
Cold War — definition?
Tense rivalry between US and USSR without direct war.
Superpower — role?
Major influence in military, political, economic areas.
Iron Curtain — meaning?
Dividing line between Eastern and Western Europe.
Containment — purpose?
Stop spread of communism globally.
Truman Doctrine — policy?
Support nations resisting communism.
Marshall Plan — aim?
Rebuild Western Europe economically.
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