Origins of the Cold War Unit 9

US vs. Russia Russia’s other names . . . USSR Soviet Union During WWII the Soviet Union and the US resented one another for a few reasons Both Raced for Berlin US was upset about the Nonaggression Pact Stalin made with Hitler USSR was upset about US’s long delay before invading Europe

Communism and Democracy Clash At the Potsdam Conference – Stalin refuses to hold open elections Stalin set up Satellite Nations countries that were dependent upon and dominated by the Soviet Union Stalin gives a speech saying communism and capitalism is incompatible and that another war is unavoidable Soviet Union concentrates on building weapons instead of consumer goods.

Containment The US is going to prevent communism from spreading – containment Truman Doctrine – US will aid countries resisting communist takeover Berlin Airlift . . . Next page

Berlin Airlift Berlin Airlift – Soviet Union blockaded western Berlin. In response, America and the British flew food and goods into Western Berlin fed and fueled Berlin’s 2.1 million people. After a year of airlifting goods to Berlin, USSR leaves West Berlin alone.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO – military alliance between nations formed to protect themselves from Communism. “An Attack on One Would Be Regarded as an Attack on All”

Warsaw Pact In response to the threat of NATO, Russia and its allies formed the Warsaw Pact