Domino Theory The theory that if one nation in Asia falls to communism, the rest will follow
Communism The government owns everything and is responsible for providing equally for all; no social classes
People vote for their government representatives Democracy People vote for their government representatives
Capitalism Individuals and people have the freedom to own their own businesses and make a profit; social classes
Balance of Power Nations of the world strive to have roughly equal power with one another
Proxy War A war started by a major power/country, but they don’t get directly involved
Not allowing communism to spread to any more nations Containment Not allowing communism to spread to any more nations
An area of land where it’s forbidden to station military forces Demilitarized Zone An area of land where it’s forbidden to station military forces
Iron Curtain An imaginary line that divided Europe between communist countries and “free” or democratic countries
A military alliance between communist countries Warsaw Pact A military alliance between communist countries
NATO “North Atlantic Treaty Organization” – Military alliance between democratic countries