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The USA and the Cold War: Superpower rivalry and conflict with the USSR; responses to developments in Western and Eastern Europe; reactions to the rise of Communism in Asia; responses to crises in the Middle East.
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Eisenhower: tranquility and crisis, 1952–1960
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The USA and the Cold War: Superpower rivalry and conflict with the USSR; responses to developments in Western and Eastern Europe; reactions to the rise of Communism in Asia; responses to crises in the Middle East
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Which of the following was a significant aspect of Eisenhower's foreign policy during the Cold War?
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Eisenhower's foreign policy was heavily influenced by the need to contain the spread of communism, which was a central tenet of U.S. strategy during the Cold War.
Key terms
- Détente: A period of relaxed tensions and improved relations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, particularly in the late 1960s and 1970s.
- Brinkmanship: The practice of pushing dangerous events to the brink of disaster to achieve favorable outcomes, notably used in U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War.
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Confusing containment with détente: Containment focused on preventing the spread of communism, while détente aimed at easing tensions and improving relations.
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