APUSH Unit 8.2 – Flashcards

FDR, Churchill and Stalin met at Yalta. Russia agreed to declare war on Japan after the surrender of Germany and in return FDR and Churchill promised the USSR concession in Manchuria and the territories that it had lost in the Russo-Japanese War

The final wartime meeting of the leaders of the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union was held at Potsdamn, outside Berlin, in July, 1945. Truman, Churchill, and Stalin discussed the future of Europe but their failure to reach meaningful agreements soon led to the onset of the Cold War.

Introduced by Secretary of State George G. Marshall in 1947, he proposed massive and systematic American economic aid to Europe to revitalize the European economies after WWII and help prevent the spread of Communism.

A doctrine of international resistance to Communist aggression. Guaranteed American aid to free nations resisting Communist propaganda or sabotage.

An alliance made to defend one another if they were attacked by any other country; US, England, France, Canada, Western European countries

An alliance between the Soviet Union and other Eastern European nations. This was in response to the NATO

A congressional Committee that investigated Commmunist influence inside and outside the US gov. after WWII. Formed by Joseph McCarthy during the Red Scare to hunt Communists

Intense anti-communist suspicion from late 1940s until late 1950s. Named to criticize actions of Senator Joseph McCarthy during second "Red Scare".

Provided for college or vocational training for returning WWII veterens as well as one year of unemployment compensation. Also provided for loans for returning veterens to buy homes and start businesses.

The close association of the federal government, the military, and defense industries

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Created by Lenin in 1922 and officially dissolved in 1991.

Stalin's attempt to block access to Berlin. Truman sent a huge airlift to Berlin with food, fuel, and equipment to stock the City with supplies.

Party formed by the Southern Democrats after they split from the main party when Truman decided to run for re-election.

A committee in the executive branch of government that advises the president on foreign and military and national security

The principles of the liberal wing of the Democratic party under the leadership of President Harry S Truman, consisting largely of a continuation and development of the principles of the New Deal.

A former State Department official who was accused of being a Communist spy and was convicted of perjury. The case was prosecuted by Richard Nixon.

Writer of Death of a Salesman (1949) in which the modern idea of personality as the greatest aspect of a man's person is put into question.

National Securtiy Council memo #68 US "strive for victory" in cold war, pressed for offensive and a gross increase ($37 bil) in defense spending, determined US foreign policy for the next 20-30 yrs.

United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany,leader of the Allied forces in Europe during WWII .

An agency created after World War 2 to coordinate American intelligence activities abroad, conspiracy, and meddling as well.

This act was Congress' response to the abuse of power. Outlawed closed shops; prohibited unions' unfair labor practices, and forced unions to bargain in good faith.

Established by Employment Act of 1946- advise the President on economic policy- 3 members, appointed by President and approved by Senate,

One of five institutions that compose the World Bank Group. The IBRD is an international organization whose original mission was to finance the reconstruction of nations devastated by World War II.

An international organization that acts as a lender of last resort, providing loans to troubled nations, and also works to promote trade through financial cooperation