The Cold War
Beginnings of the Cold War Explain how the Cold War began Describe the difference between East and West Germany Describe what the Berlin Airlift was
To Begin What is an “enemy”?
“Enemy” “Just because soldiers are on the same side right now, doesn’t mean they always will be. Yesterday’s good might be tomorrow’s evil. […] The enemies we fight are only our enemies in relative terms, constantly changing with the times. […] So then what is an “enemy”? Is there such thing as an absolute, timeless enemy? There is no such thing, and never has been.”
“Enemy” “The foibles of politics and the march of time can turns friends into enemies just as easily as the wind changes. Ridiculous, isn’t it? Yesterday’s ally becomes today’s opposition. And this Cold War? Think back… when I leading the Cobras, America and Russia were fighting together. Now consider whether American and Russia will still be enemies in the 21st century. Somehow, I doubt it.”
“Enemy” (cont.) Do you agree?
“Cold War” Called the “Cold War” is because there’s no real direct fighting between U.S. and U.S.S.R. Almost led to complete destruction of the world
The Iron Curtain What happened at the Potsdam conference?
The Iron Curtain (cont.) Germany split into 4 zones (U.S., Britain, France, and U.S.S.R.) Soviets block Allies from certain areas east of Germany; becomes iron curtain Soviets spreading communism and their authority on their side
The Iron Curtain (cont.) France, Britain, and U.S. parts of Germany combine into “West Germany”; Soviet side “East Germany” Berlin, Germany’s capital, split down the middle (half U.S., have U.S.S.R.)
The Iron Curtain (cont.) Berlin technically inside East Germany (U.S.S.R. side) Stalin wanted all of Berlin; cut off all aid and supplies from West Germany
Berlin Airlift U.S. afraid that West Berlin would fall to communism U.S. started airlifting supplies into West Berlin; called the Berlin Airlift
Homework Chapter 12, Section 1 Answer the question sheet that goes along with it on a separate sheet of paper Due tomorrow
The Korean War Describe how Mao Zedong gained power in China Describe the causes and progress of the war in Korea Identify the long-term effects of the Korean War
To Begin What do you know about China? What do you know about North Korea?
China Civil war happening in China Jiang Jieshi vs. Mao Zedong J.J. was supported by U.S., Mao was communist and supported by U.S.S.R.
China (cont.) Mao (and communists) win China Americans stunned
The Korean War Korea divided by U.S. and U.S.S.R. after WWII Dividing line was 38th parallel line of latitude North Korea communist and allied with U.S.S.R.; South Korea with U.S.
Consider the Following Who was the leader of Communist China?
The Korean War (cont.) In 1950, North Korea invaded South U.S. and U.N. intervene U.S.S.R. could have vetoed in U.N., but were boycotting
The Korean War (cont.) Douglas MacArthur led U.S. in Korea U.S. counterattacks and pushes back N.K.
The Korean War (cont.) Truman unsure whether or not to keep pushing into N.K. Afraid China will enter war MacArthur reassures him China won’t enter China enters
The Korean War (cont.) MacArthur wants to invade China and use nuclear weapons Truman says no
The Korean War (cont.) MacArthur furious; attacks president’s decision Truman fires MacArthur
The Korean War (cont.) 1953: N.K. and S.K. agree to a cease-fire No real “winner”; more of a stalemate
Consider the Following Why did Truman fire MacArthur?
Korea Today Korea still divided Some say war will happen again
Propaganda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSzpGpco1Uw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqe3izSNunw
The Arms Race
Balance Shift Up until now, U.S. leader of world 1949: Soviets have atom bomb What does this mean for the rest of the world?
Arms Race Truman orders creation of hydrogen bomb 1,000 times more powerful than atom bomb Oppenheimer and Einstein opposed idea of creating H-Bomb Feared it would create arms race
Arms Race (cont.) U.S. gets H-Bomb in 1952 Soviets get H-Bomb one year later
Arms Race (cont.) Dwight D. Eisenhower new president Felt that we must stockpile nuclear weapons
Arms Race (cont.) Over the next 4 decades, U.S. and U.S.S.R. kept stockpiling nuclear weapons
Arms Race (cont.)
Consider the Following How do you feel about this?
M.A.D. New method of “peace”: mutually assured destruction If U.S. bombed U.S.S.R., they’d bomb us, and vice-versa Nobody would be left; all dead
M.A.D. (cont.) Could you push the button?
New Organizations Central Intelligence Agency created to fight communism NASA formed to get Americans into space before Soviets Soviets already doing space stuff
Duck and Cover http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKqXu-5jw60
McCarthyism Worksheet Due Friday!
The Red Scare
The Red Scare What were the Salem Witch trials?
The Red Scare (cont.) Fear of Communism spreading throughout U.S. HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee) formed to combat “communists”
The Red Scare (cont.) Fear of communist spies in America http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MZjSCukPUo
McCarthyism Joseph R. McCarthy was a senator that accused people in the State Department of being communists Were they really? Probably not, but still fueled American fear
McCarthyism (cont.) Became known as “McCarthyism” Even accused U.S. Army Lost power after people saw how big of a jerk he was on T.V.