8.7 Flashcards

(13 cards)

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“Third World”

A

Developing countries influenced by U.S. and USSR during the Cold War

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2
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Covert Action

A

Secret CIA missions to change foreign governments

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3
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CIA

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U.S. agency for secret spy operations

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4
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Iran

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1953 U.S. helped restore Shah to power

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5
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Suez Crisis

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1956 conflict over Egypt’s control of the Suez Canal

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6
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Eisenhower Doctrine

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U.S. promises to help Middle Eastern countries fight communism

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7
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OPEC

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Group controlling oil prices globally

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8
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Yom Kippur War and Oil Embargo

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1973 war leading to high oil prices

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9
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Camp David Accords

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1978 peace deal between Egypt and Israel

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10
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Peace Corps

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Americans volunteering to help in poor countries

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11
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Alliance of Progress

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U.S. aid to improve Latin America

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12
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Return of the “Big Stick”

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Strong U.S. policy in Latin America

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13
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Panama Canal

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U.S. returned canal control to Panama

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