Introduction to the Cold War

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Introduction to the Cold War

Background Terminology Bipolar World Defined as a post-WWII phenomena where only 2 world powers (I.e. super powers) existed Cold War A ‘war’ of ideology Goal of this war was to obtain political influence over the world Fought using the manipulation of ideas (propaganda), secret operations & through political & economic means Contained the threat of nuclear destruction

Setting the Stage for the Cold War Communism vs. Capitalism Who? USA –Harry S. Truman USSR –Joseph Stalin Note: the Cold War lasted a long period of time & underwent some changes in leadership. These individuals are those associated with the first stage of the cold war. What are the respective concerns? USA –communist revolution on a global scale USSR –capitalist revolution on a global scale

Setting the Stage to the Cold War Cont… Theories & Strategies Used in the Cold War USA Domino Theory – if 1 nation fell to communism, surrounding nations would soon fall to it USA’s proof: Post WW2, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia Containment –a policy held by the US to prevent the spread of communism How? Attempt to win over nations to your ideological ‘camp’ Example 1: “Truman Doctrine” U.S. President Harry S. Truman made the proclamation in an address to the U.S. Congress on March 12, 1947 amid the crisis of the Greek Civil War (1946-1949). The doctrine was specifically aimed at assisting governments resisting communism stated that the US was prepared to send any money, equipment or military force to countries which were threatened by the communist government.

Setting the Stage to the Cold War Cont… c. Example 2: Marshall Plan of 1947 I. The offer of $ to worn-torn European Countries Soviet Union set up… Satellite States –areas completely controlled by the communism of the Soviet Union But Churchill only responded with the IRON CURTAIN –dividing up communist and non-communist states NATO & Warsaw Pact North Atlantic Treaty Organization – April 1949 Warsaw Pact May 1955 The Cold War & The UN Several skirmishes happen during the period of 1946-1980 (the cold war) How do YOU think the UN measures up to its objectives?

Ch 5 in the Student Workbook, Counterpoints p. 199-200, 229, 230-231 Assignment You must use the internet, Ch 5 in the Student Workbook, Counterpoints p. 199-200, 229, 230-231 To complete the 4 “Cold War Crisis Charts” Cold War Crises You Are Addressing are:: Korean War 1950-1953 Suez Canal Crisis, 1956 Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962 Vietnam War 1954-1975