Post World War II

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Across
  1. 2. Allies' response to Soviet blockade of West Berlin
  2. 7. an international peacekeeping organization
  3. 11. Competition between the U.S. and USSR to explore outer space
  4. 12. Increase in birth rates after the war
  5. 13. U.S. economic aid to war-torn Europe
  6. 14. the stockpiling of nuclear weapons as a deterrent of nuclear war
  7. 16. Barrier built to divide East and West Germany
  8. 17. government handles all decision-making; people have no choice
  9. 19. Military alliance formed to fight against Soviet influence
  10. 20. Benefits for military veterans returning home
Down
  1. 1. divided into two countries-East (communist), West (democratic)
  2. 3. War Controversial conflict involving the U.S. in Southeast Asia
  3. 4. name for the divide between communist and non-communist countries
  4. 5. U.S. and Soviet Union emerged as global _______________.
  5. 6. _________ conflict between North and South Korea
  6. 8. Tension-filled rivalry between the U.S. and Soviet Union
  7. 9. the interstate ________ system allowed Americans to easily travel the country
  8. 10. type of government in which the people elect leaders to run government
  9. 15. First satellite launched into orbit by the USSR
  10. 18. Strategy to prevent the spread of communism