Unit 9 APEURO Vocabulary Review

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A competition between two countries to build up military strength and technological advancements, exemplified by the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union.

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Arms Race

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The absence of belief in a god or supernatural phenomena, representing a non-religious worldview.

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Atheism

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An ideological conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States, characterized by indirect confrontation, espionage, and proxy wars rather than direct military conflict.

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Cold War

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An economic organization established by the Soviet Union to aid in the reconstruction of Eastern Europe after World War II, as a response to the Marshall Plan.

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Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (COMECON)

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The process of former European colonies gaining independence due to increasing demands from colonized peoples, declining European power, and global support for self-determination.

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Decolonization

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The liberalization and denouncement of Stalinist policies in the Soviet Union under the leadership of Nikita Khrushchev.

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Destalinization

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The single currency used by many countries within the European Union, aimed at facilitating economic integration and cross-border transactions.

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The Euro

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A supranational organization established to create a common market for coal and steel among participating countries, promoting economic cooperation and integration.

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European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)

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Formed by the Treaty of Rome, this organization aimed to reduce tariffs among six European nations, laying the foundation for a larger single market.

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European Economic Community

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An economic, political, and cultural alliance of European nations aimed at promoting cooperation, integration, and a common identity among its member states.

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European Union