Why was Containment Possible? Mr. Payad CSU San Marcos

WWII Review Who were the main countries involved in the WWII? Where did most of the fighting take place?

Essential Questions What is Containment? How was the United States able to support its foreign policy and military buildup?

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Your Challenge Complete the worksheet by reading Ch. 15.2 in the textbook. Try to match the photos to what you learned about each section.

Synthesize Consider the postwar conditions of the United States, Western Europe and Japan. What factors made it difficult for West Germany and Japan to rebuild? What factors allowed the United States to pursue a policy of containment? Please write at least two paragraphs and use examples to support your position.

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