The Cold War Begins Ch. 6 (p. 130-135)
The Cold War Begins USA and USSR (Soviet Union) allies during WWII Very different countries, beliefs, political systems After WWII, USA and USSR become competing superpowers Military strength far greater than other countries Military and political rivalry called the Cold War 1945-1989 USA and USSR clearly enemies, but no direct war
The Cold War Begins
The Cold War Begins
The Cold War Begins Soviet Union USA Communist and Totalitarian Government controlled economy and business Opposition to government not allowed USA Capitalist and Democratic Businesses owned by individuals, run for profit Freedom of speech and press Governments and people don’t trust each other
The Cold War Spreads USSR afraid of invasion through W. Europe, so took over E. European countries, made them communist (buffer zone) 1949: communists come to power in China Chairman Mao Zedong US government afraid of communism spreading to States Set up Committee on Un-American Activities Led by Senator Joseph McCarthy Suspected communists persecuted, fired, blacklisted
The Cold War Spreads
The Cold War Spreads http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWeZ5SKXvj8
The Cold War in Canada 1945: Igor Gouzenko (worker in Soviet embassy in Ottawa) revealed a Soviet spy ring in the Canadian government Not as much paranoia as in the USA Can. government refused to outlaw communism Distrust of communism in some areas Labour union leaders often suspected; RCMP monitored suspected communists Quebec: Premier Duplessis anti-communist Padlock Law: used to lock up buildings/ organizations suspected of being used by communists
The Cold War in Canada
Taking Sides Countries formed competing alliances North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 1949: Western countries (USA, Canada, UK, etc.) Canada joined because of Soviet spying, geographically between USSR and USA, Soviet nuclear tests, trade Warsaw Pact 1955: Eastern countries (USSR, E. Germany, Poland, etc.) Both promise to defend members if attacked, and retaliate (possibly using nuclear weapons) Divided by “Iron Curtain” (border between Eastern and Western European countries)
Taking Sides
Taking Sides
Canada in NATO Some debate over whether Canada should join a military alliance in peacetime PM King, then PM Louis St. Laurent in favour Canada one of 12 founding members in 1949 Canada’s military contribution Some troops stationed in Europe Tracked Soviet submarines Military exercises
Canada in NATO
Canada in NATO
Canada in NATO