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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
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An organization which formed in 1949, an alliance of democratic countries.
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A government ruled by the people, the United States is a democracy.
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A political and economic system where all decisions are made by the government, the Soviet Union is a communist government.
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The consumption or purchasing of new goods by individuals because an economy offers numerous new inventions and products.
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A phrase used to describe the division between democratic Western Europe and Communist Eastern Europe.
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The accusations made by Senator Joseph McCarthy against many Americans in the government and Hollywood of being communists.
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Serviceman Readjustment Act that gave American servicemen and women money for homes, college and vocational training.
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An alliance formed in 1955 and led by the Soviet Union.
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Time period in the 1950's when families became larger due to the economic growth.
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A conflict of ideas that does not include actual military combat such as the conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union over the spread of communism.
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The first Soviet Union satellite sent into space.
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Napalm and Agent Orange
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Chemicals used by US troops in Vietnam
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Nickname for the Vietnam War due to the ability to watch the war on television.
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Secret documents that exposed the manipulation of the government and the office of the presidency, to sell the war to Congress and the public.
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Bay of Pigs Invasion
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This was a CIA supported Cuban attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro that Castro easily defended.
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