The Cold War from 1945 to 1980

This AP US History study guide covers the Cold War, from its origins to détente. Key topics include the UN, atomic secrets, the Iron Curtain, Soviet satellite states, Truman's containment policy (Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan), the Berlin Blockade and Airlift, NATO, the Chinese Civil War, the Korean War, massive retaliation, the U-2 incident, communism in Cuba (Bay of Pigs), the Berlin Wall, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Nixon's diplomacy, SALT treaties, and the impact of the Cold War on US foreign policy. It also includes practice questions and exam tips.