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Why did the Cold war begin
The U.S. was scared of communism being spread
Who were the two main countries involved in the Cold War
USSR and USA
What two races occurred because of the Cold War
- Nuclear Arms Race
- Space Exploration
Two factors of American Policy after WWII
-Become involved in international peacekeeping efforts
- Its determination to prevent the spread of communism
Where did the USSR move troops after WWII
The Defeat of Germany, nations of Eastern Europe
Define Containment
limiting communism from being spread, keeps it where it is (Soviet Union)
What did Winston Churchill mean by “Iron Curtain”
The Great separator between the ideologies between Western Europe and Communism
What was the Truman Doctrine
Truman asking Congress for 400 million dollars to provide economic aid to Greece and Turkey
What was the Marshall Plan
Marshall asking congress for 13 billion dollars to provide economic aid but NOT for Greece and Turkey, and to prevent the spread of communism
Was the Marshall Plan successful? How so?
Yes it was, industrial population increased 64%, communist strength declined, opportunities for American trade
Who Controlled Germany After WWII
- Great Britain
- France
- USSR
-U.S.
Who Controlled Berlin after WWII
-G.B.
-France
-Soviet Union
- U.S.
What was the Berlin Blockade?
Why did it happen?
Soviets cutting all access to West Berlin by blockading roads to the city. Believed it would force Western Powers out of Berlin
How did the U.S., G.B., and France deal with this Blockade
Airlift supplies (for food, clothing, etc.)
What is NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
Binding the U.S. and the Western European Powers to act together to defend themselves against the Soviet Union
Define Collective Security.
A pledge that states “an attack on any one of us would be an attack on all”
What was the Warsaw Pact
The Soviet alliance with Eastern European nations (Communist ver. of NATO)
Who became our strongest ally in Asia following WWII
Japan
Why did China make the US uneasy
Became a part of Communism
Why did the US engage in the Korean War
North Korea invaded South Korea
What was the result of the Korean War
Stalemate; neither side can change front lines
What did the Korean War show about the war about the US
Showed that the U.S. is willing to fight to keep communism at bay
