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What were the names of the two sides of the war once the war was declared AND name the three main countries on each side
Which of the reasons WWI occurred means, "me and my friends can beat you and your friends"
Which of the reasons WWI occurred means, "my country is better than yours"
What are the planes called which the CIA used to get detailed pictures of Soviet troop movement and missile sites?
Name the pilot who was shot down by the Soviets on May 1st, 1960 and sentenced to ten years in prison
Name the conference in which it was agreed upon that Germany would be divided into 4 separate sections amongst the allies
In what two countries was the CIA successful in overthrowing governments unfavorable to the United States in the early 1950s?
What governmental organization carried out secret operations to weaken or overthrow governments unfriendly to the United States?
What is the practice of threatening an enemy with massive military retaliation for any aggression known as?
Students living during the nuclear arms race were taught to ________________ should an air raid take place
Who replaced Joseph Stalin as the leader of the Soviet Union following his passing in 1953?
What is the name of the world's first artificial satellite launched by the Soviet Union on October 5th, 1957?
What is the name of the military alliance that linked the Soviet Union with 7 Eastern European countries?
In which Soviet controlled country did an unsuccessful revolt occur in 1956?
This doctrine expanded the concept of the Truman Doctrine into the Middle East, by pledging to provide military and economic aid to Middle Eastern nations threatened by communist aggression
What are the witnesses who refused to testify in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee known as?
This act made it unlawful to plan any action that might lead to the establishment of a totalitarian dictator in the United States
The crisis in which Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel-Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, promoting military action by Israel, France, and Great Britain is known as
Issued via executive order in March 1947, this board was used to investigate government employees and dismiss those who were found to be disloyal to the American government
Name the individual who was accused of spying for the Soviet Union in 1948 and was convicted of perjury