The United States, Russia, and the Coming of the Cold War
I. Why did the US Fear Communism? A. Capitalism v. Communism: Equality of Opportunity v. Equality of Outcomes
B. Communism, Terror, and Dictatorship Under Stalin
C. Unfriendly Allies in World War II: Russia waits…. and waits… C. Unfriendly Allies in World War II: Russia waits…. and waits…. for the 2nd Front
II. The Coming of the Cold War: The Soviet Union & United States Compete for Control of Europe
A. The Soviet Union Takes Over Eastern Europe
B. The United States Aims to Contain Communism
Example #1: Marshall Plan
Example #2: Germany Divided
C. An Iron Curtain in Europe
III. The Cold War’s Global Impact
A. MAD: The Nuclear Arms Race and the Threat of Global Destruction
B. A Half Century of Wars: Millions Die in China, Korea, Cuba, Vietnam etc.
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