The Cold War SOL US II 8c
Outline I. Cold War II. Origins of the Cold War III. Cold War Conflicts IV. Collapse of Communism V. New Challenges
I. The Cold War This was a period of tension between the US and the Soviet Union without actual fighting that divided the world into 2 camps.
II. Origins of the Cold War A. Differences between the US and the Soviet Union United States Soviet Union Government Economy
II. Origins of the Cold War B. The Soviet Union’s dominance over Eastern European countries C. Truman Doctrine American policy of containment (stopping the spread of communism) D. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) versus Warsaw Pact
NATO Vs. Warsaw Pact Origins of the Cold War
III. Cold War Conflicts A. Korean War South Korea and the United States resisted North Korean and Chinese aggression It ended in a stalemate.
B. Cuban Missile Crisis The Soviet Union placed missiles in Cuba III. Cold War Conflicts B. Cuban Missile Crisis The Soviet Union placed missiles in Cuba
What is the most difficult decision you have ever made? B. Cuban Missile Crisis What is the most difficult decision you have ever made? III. Cold War Conflicts
III. Cold War Conflicts B. Cuban Missile Crisis The Soviet Union placed missiles in Cuba American President John F. Kennedy used a naval blockade against Cuba and the Soviets removed the missiles
III. Cold War Conflicts C. Vietnam The United States intervened in South Vietnam to stop the spread of communism Domino theory: belief that if one country fell to communism its neighbors would also Americans were divided about whether or not the US should be involved in Vietnam
III. Cold War Conflicts C. Vietnam The United States intervened in South Vietnam to stop the spread of communism Domino theory: belief that if one country fell to communism its neighbors would also Americans were divided about whether or not the US should be involved in Vietnam The conflict ended in a cease fire and the US withdrew its troops
IV. Collapse of Communism A. Breakup of the Soviet Union
IV. Collapse of Communism A. Breakup of the Soviet Union B. Destruction of the Berlin Wall
V. New Challenges A. Role of US military intervention B. Environmental challenges C. Global issues including trade, jobs, and diseases