Cold War

3. Secret research that led to the creation of powerful bombs during World War II.
5. a proxy war in Southeast Asia that divided the American population.
6. the attempt to cut off West Berlin from the rest of the world by the Soviet Union.
11. a desire to stay neutral and not fall under the influence of either superpower.
13. soviet assistance program to support Eastern European countries after WWII.
14. a region where a powerful country has significant control or influence.
16. term coined by Churchill to represent the division between communist and non-communist Europe following WWII.
17. barrier built to separate East and West Berlin during the Cold War.
19. area controlled by Stalin which was intended to prevent direct conflict between the Soviet Union and the West.
20. The idea that if one country falls to communism, neighbouring countries may follow.
21. a period of improved relations and reduced tensions between rival nations.
22. a policy of restructuring and reform in the S.U. during the 1980s.
24. military alliance of Eastern European countries led by the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
25. the policy of pushing a dangerous situation to the edge of disaster
26. Tense confontation between the U.S. and S.U. over nuclear missiles in Cuba.
28. Spying activities to gather secret information.
30. Allied response to the Berlin Blockade that supplied essentials by air to West Berlin.

1. JFK termed his naval blockade this in order to avoid a declaration of war.
2. The idea that having a strong defense can prevent others from attacking.
3. a period of intense anti-communist investigations and accusations led by a U.S. Senator.
4. U.S. policy to help Greece and Turkey resist communism.
7. Strategy to stop the spread of communism, especially during the Cold War.
8. the idea that both sides in a conflict would suffer catastrophic consequences if nuclear weapons were used.
9. a proxy war that lasted from 1950-53.
10. the policy of openness and transparency in the S.U. during the 1980s.
12. U.S. program providing economic aid to rebuild European coutnries after WWII.
15. a direct and secure communication link established to avoid misunderstandings during a crisis.
18. military alliance formed by Western countries to counter the threat of communism (acronym)
23. Stalin's policy to grow the Soviet Union's territory and power.
27. a country under the influence or control of a more powerful nation.
29. a series of movements by communist nations to establish free and fair elections for its people