Lesson 13: The Cold War

Question 1

When did the Cold war occur?

Answer 1

1945-1990

Question 2

What was America’s forgein policy from 1945 onwards?

Answer 2

Policy of Containment
To contain communism

Question 3

What were the causes of the Cold War?

Answer 3

1. Different beliefs
2. Resentment from war
3. Intentions after the war (Potsdam Conference 1945)
4. Iron Curtain speech 1946
5. Truman Doctrine 1947
6. Marshall Plan 1947

Question 4

Why was the USSR resentful after the second World War?

Answer 4

Didnt open second front
407,00 vs 27 million

Uninformed about Atomic bomb

Question 5

What happened in the Potsdam conference in July 1945?

Answer 5

Truman wanted to help Germany recover whilst Stalin wanted to punish Germany

Truman wanted free, elections and Eastern Europe whilst Stalin wanted only communism

Question 6

What was the iron curtain speech in 1946?

Answer 6

Churchill openly criticized USSR

Question 7

What was the Truman doctrine in 1947?

Answer 7

It was a speech by Truman, offering help to countries threatened by communist takeover

Question 8

What was the Marshall plan 1947?

Answer 8

The USA offered $13 billion to countries to help them recover from war.
It acted as an incentive to remain democratic.