| A | B |
|---|
| superpowers | The United States and The Soviet Union - called this because of the important roles they played in world events. |
| airlift | a systme of bringing supplies in by aircraft. |
| missile | a rocket that can carry a bomb thousands of miles |
| arms race | The Soviet Union and the United States each trying to build more weapons that the other |
| nonviolence | peaceful ways |
| integration | the bringing together of people of all races in jobs, education, and housing |
| public opinion | what people think |
| hawks | people who supported the war at any cost. |
| dove | those who wanted the war to end at any cost |
| scandal | an action that brings disgrace |
| cease-fire | an end to the shooting and bombing |
| arms control | limiting the number of weapons each nation could have |
| detente | an easing of tensions |
| terrorism | the use of violence to promote a cause |
| hostages | people held as prisoners until demands are met |
| deficit | shortage |
