Cold War Definitions
United States policy to stop the spread of communism Truman Doctrine United States policy to stop the spread of communism
Alliance A military or political friendship between two or more nations, usually based on a common goal such as defense
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Military alliance between the US and 14 other Western countries. Formed in 1949 to discourage the Soviet Union from attacking any non-communist nations in Europe An attack against any member is an attack against all members
Warsaw Pact Formed in 1955 by the Soviet Union and countries under its influence to go against NATO, if necessary