Chapter 27 Flashcards
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Spy cases: Fuchs and the Rosenberg espionage
british scientist Fuch testified of his delivery to the Russians of details of the manufacture of the bomb; then uncovered the real masterminds the Rosenbergs
What is the Atlantic Charter
Its when nations abandoned their traditional beliefs in military alliance and become the protector of every nations right or self determination through a democratic process
What was the Yalta Conference
Russia agreed to declare war on Japan after the surrender of Germany and in return FDR and Churchill promised the USSR the territories that it had lost in the Russo-Japanese War. The new United Nations would contain General Assembly, in which every member would be represented, and a security council, with permanent representatives of the fire major power, each has veto power.
What happened to Poland after WII
Poland was occupied by Russia’s army an installed a communist government.
What Happened to Germany after the war
Germany was split into 4 ways and the capital “Berlin” was split four ways.
How did Truman react with Russia when he became President
he got tough with Russia
What was going on in China
China’s government was corrupt and a communist army of Mao Zedong was fighting Chaing Kai-shek’s government army.
How did the US respond to China’s problem
The US didn’t want any more communism to spread around so he sent George Marshall to see what was going on.
What were Americans friends in china known as
China Lobby
The action in China led the US to do what
China was one of the 5 major powers in the world but because of its corrupt government the US revived Japan and lifted its restriction so it could be 1 of the 5 major powers
The containment policy was for
It would contain communism from spreading out, such as Russia
What is the Truman Doctrine
the US would help Greece and Turkey from falling into communism and helping them with 400 million dollas.
George Kennan told what to the US
He told the US to handle the Soviet Union with a long term, patient, but also firm and strict containment of Russians expansive tendencies.
The Marshall Plan consist of what
The Marshall Plan provides economic assistance to all European nations that would join in drafting a program for recovery. It declined communist strength and revived opportunities for the US.
The Atomic Energy Commission
Its the supervisor of body charged with overseeing all nuclear research, both civilian and Military.
What did the National Security Act do
It reshaped the military and diplomatic institution, which created a Department of Defense to oversee all branches of the armed services and it gave the President more power to accomplish its international goal.
The National Security Council, (NSC) is what
The NSC would operate out of the white house and it would oversee foreign and military policy
The Central Intelligence Agency, (CIA) would do what
Cia would replace war time office of strategic services and would be responsible for collection information through both open and covert methods. It also engaged secretly in political and military operations.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization, (NATO) was what
An agreement within 12 nations establishing NATO meant when one nation is attacked then all 12 nation would attack back.
How did the Soviet Union Respond to NATO
The Soviet Union created an alliance with all eastern communist government, known as the War Saw Pact.
What Happened to China and its Government
It became under control of a communist government. Which was ran by Mao
How did the victory of Mao impact the US
it increased attention to Japan and it ended the American occupation. It called for a major expansion of American military power, with a defense budget 4x the previous figure.
NSC-68
A document that pushed for a large build up of the U.S military. It allowed the U.S to quickly build up its military for the Korean conflict. National Securtiy Council memo #68 U.S. “strive for victory” in cold war, pressed for offensive and a gross increase ($37 bil) in defense spending, determined US foreign policy for the next 20-30 year
GI bills were what
It provided economic and educational assistance to veterans, increasing spending even further.
