Cold War

Question 1

Explain the differences between American and Soviet goals at the Post damn conference

Answer 1

the difference between American and Soviet goals were that the u.s. wanted to create a stable democratic and economically viable to Europe to promote trade and stability, including rebuilt Germany. while the soviet union aimed to establish communist governments in eastern Europe to create a buffer zone against potentially invasions.

Question 2

Why did the Soviet union want the countries on its western boarder to have strong communist gov.

Answer 2

to create a buffer zone to protect it from future invasions

Question 3

Describe the American view of the Soviet union and policy of containment

Answer 3

the US viewed the soviets and expansionist/rivals and the policy of containment aimed o prevent the spread of soviet influence and communism globally

Question 4

how did the Truman doctrine and Marshall plan address the spread of communism

Answer 4

The Truman doctrine pledge US military involvement and the Marshall plan provided economic aid.

Question 5

Explain orgin of the cold war

Answer 5

emerged after world war @ fueled by disagreements of the future of europe and nuclear arms race.

Question 6

Describe spread of communism and how the US reacted to it

Answer 6

Communism spread globally though various ways like Soviet influence eastern Europe, the U.S. reacted with a policy of containment that would limit communist expansion through military alliances and economic aid