Cold war (1945) Flashcards
What happened at the Potsdam conference?
Meeting between the Allied leaders (Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin) to discuss post-war Europe. Tensions emerged over the division of Germany and Eastern Europe. Germany was divided into four zones controlled by the Allied powers (U.S., USSR, Britain, France), leading to tensions over the future of the country. The Soviet Union installed communist governments in Eastern European countries liberated from Nazi occupation, leading to concerns about Soviet influence.
What marked the end of WW2?
The defeat of Nazi Germany and the surrender of Japan in 1945 marked the end of World War II
What is the Truman Doctrine?
Policy to contain communism, providing economic and military aid to countries threatened by communism, such as Greece and Turkey.
what highlighted the division between East and West in Berlin/Germany?
Soviet blockade of West Berlin led to a massive airlift of supplies by Western Allies
What is NATO?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization was established as a military alliance between Western European countries and the United States to counter Soviet aggression.
Describe McCarthyism.
Fear of communism and internal subversion led to the rise of McCarthyism, with Senator Joseph McCarthy accusing individuals of being communist sympathizers without evidence.
what did competition between the U.S. and the Soviets lead to?
Competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to achieve milestones in space exploration, such as the launch of Sputnik in 1957.Facing the Bomb: Duck and Cover was a TV program created for school-aged kids during the Cold War to learn about atomic bombs Economic prosperity in the United States fueled by post-war industrialization led to the rise of consumerism and suburbanization.
Eisenhower doctorine
Policy to provide economic and military aid to Middle Eastern countries threatened by communism or aggression from communist powers.
what was Eisenhower’s strategy?
Eisenhower’s strategy of relying on the threat of nuclear weapons to deter Soviet aggression, emphasizing military strength and alliances
How was Eisenhower’s policy working?
The policy of pushing dangerous situations to the brink of war to achieve diplomatic goals, as seen in the handling of the Suez Crisis and the Taiwan Strait Crisis. Initiative to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and reduce the risk of nuclear war, emphasizing international cooperation and nuclear disarmament.
