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Communist containment

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

US Cold War policy aimed at limiting the expansion of Soviet Communist power and influence globally through military, economic, and diplomatic means.

AP course connection

Topic 8.1: 8.1 Context: U.S. as a Global Leader

Unit 8

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