Cold War Words
Cold War: A period of fighting between 1945-1991 created by differing ideologies of the world's
superpowers. Characterized by no direct fighting between the USA and the USSR, but a war
fought through the use of proxy wars and sphere of influence.
Espionage: The practice of using spies to obtain political and military information from an
enemy state.
Iron Curtain: Figurative separation of USSR from the West because of the division between
communism vs democracy.
Sinew of Peace speech: Speech given by Churchill at Fulton Uni, USA regarding the ongoing
tensions between West and USSR in 1946.
Satellite States: countries under the direct control and influence of the Kremlin
Democracy: a political system which prioritizes free speech, elections, and voice of the
populace.
Communism: a political system with no classes, state control of resources, and limited
freedoms.
Marshall Plan: economical aid provided by the USA to support countries devastated by World
War 2 and under the threat of communism by the USSR.
Truman Doctrine: a political policy adapted by the USA to provide support to any countries
under the threat of communism.
NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Agreement of protection between North-Western
countries.
Warsaw Pact: Defensive treaty made by the countries in the USSR and the Eastern Bloc. A
retaliation to the FGR joining NATO.
COMECON: The economic policy in retaliation to the Marshall Plan, introducing trade between
the USSR and its Satellite states.
COMIFORM: A response to the Truman Doctrine, used to coordinate the actions of communist
parties against Eastern and Central Europe.
London Conference: A series of discussions held between the leaders of the USA, UK, and
France to discuss the reunification of western Germany and the introduction of a new currency.
Cold War: A period of fighting between 1945-1991 created by differing ideologies of the world's
superpowers. Characterized by no direct fighting between the USA and the USSR, but a war
fought through the use of proxy wars and sphere of influence.
Espionage: The practice of using spies to obtain political and military information from an
enemy state.
Iron Curtain: Figurative separation of USSR from the West because of the division between
communism vs democracy.
Sinew of Peace speech: Speech given by Churchill at Fulton Uni, USA regarding the ongoing
tensions between West and USSR in 1946.
Satellite States: countries under the direct control and influence of the Kremlin
Democracy: a political system which prioritizes free speech, elections, and voice of the
populace.
Communism: a political system with no classes, state control of resources, and limited
freedoms.
Marshall Plan: economical aid provided by the USA to support countries devastated by World
War 2 and under the threat of communism by the USSR.
Truman Doctrine: a political policy adapted by the USA to provide support to any countries
under the threat of communism.
NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Agreement of protection between North-Western
countries.
Warsaw Pact: Defensive treaty made by the countries in the USSR and the Eastern Bloc. A
retaliation to the FGR joining NATO.
COMECON: The economic policy in retaliation to the Marshall Plan, introducing trade between
the USSR and its Satellite states.
COMIFORM: A response to the Truman Doctrine, used to coordinate the actions of communist
parties against Eastern and Central Europe.
London Conference: A series of discussions held between the leaders of the USA, UK, and
France to discuss the reunification of western Germany and the introduction of a new currency.
