The Domino Theory (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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Domino Theory - what it suggested
Domino Theory - what it suggested
If one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would follow
Who explained the Domino Theory in 1954
Who explained the Domino Theory in 1954
President Eisenhower
Year Eisenhower explained the Domino Theory
Year Eisenhower explained the Domino Theory
1954
Number of Asian countries vulnerable (Domino Theory)
Number of Asian countries vulnerable (Domino Theory)
Eight Asian countries
Containment policy - definition
Containment policy - definition
Strategy to prevent further communist expansion
Year Truman Doctrine was announced
Year Truman Doctrine was announced
1947
What the Truman Doctrine declared
What the Truman Doctrine declared
US would help countries resist communist takeover
Year US extended containment to Asia
Year US extended containment to Asia
1950
Who the US supported in South Vietnam
Who the US supported in South Vietnam
Ngo Dinh Diem
Why US supported Diem despite his corrupt rule
Why US supported Diem despite his corrupt rule
He was strongly anti-communist
Year Diem regime collapsed
Year Diem regime collapsed
1963
Number of American deaths in Korean War
Number of American deaths in Korean War
36,500
Year of the Cuban Missile Crisis
Year of the Cuban Missile Crisis
1962