U.S. Policies During the Early Cold War

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How did U.S. foreign and domestic policies respond to the spread of communism during the early Cold War period (1946-1959)?

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By implementing containment strategies and increasing military alliances

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What was the Cold War primarily characterized by?

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A political, ideological, and economic struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union

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What does the term "ideology" refer to in the context of the Cold War?

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A system of beliefs or ideals, especially related to politics or economics

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What was the main warning in Winston Churchill's Iron Curtain Speech?

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The divide between democracy and communism casting a dark shadow

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What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine?

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To support nations resisting communism

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What was the policy of "containment" aimed at during the Cold War?

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Stopping the spread of communism