Warm Up # 3 Based on the map below what do you think is the cause of countries choosing communism or capitalism after World War II?
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Tensions Rising 1945-1949 Pg. # 15
Tensions Rising Essential Question: What actions were taken by each side to increase tensions from 1945-1949?
The Iron Curtain Descends
Iron Curtain Descends Phrase from a Churchill speech Refers to the division of Communist controlled Eastern Europe and Capitalist Western Europe
Domino Theory Communism is spreading rapidly. Domino Theory: Idea that if one nation falls to communism, so will its neighbor, and so on.
Truman Doctrine U.S. would: Not attack existing communist governments Provide aide to any democratic government seeking to defend itself from communism Policy of “containment” Called for large military in peace time Led to the formation of the CIA
The Marshall Plan EUR countries that promised free elections would be rebuilt by the U.S. U.S. spends 12.5 billion
Tweet It 1. Choose one slide from our notes. 2. Summarize information as a “tweet.”
Example From Our Past Hey @AngryParisMob – Marie Antoinette is throwing another party tonight, “Madam Deficit” strikes again! #notmyqueen #Austriasucks! #offwithherhead Treaty of Versailles signed today by @Germany, 442B in reparations, gotta stay out of Rhineland! @FranzFerdinand, this one is for u! #sucks2suck! #RIPGermany # war2endallwars!
The Berlin Blockade
Berlin Blockade Capitalist W. Berlin irritated Soviets 1948: Stalin cuts off supply lines through E. Germany U.S. did not want to trigger war through breaking blockade.
Berlin Airlift Allies complete thousands of supply flights to West Berlin. Stalin did not want to start war, so he did not shoot planes 1949 – Re-opens supply lines World realizes there is a big conflict coming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YyXGDLZ250
The Soviet Union Enters The “Atomic Age” 1949: Soviet Union successfully detonates 1st Atomic Bomb
MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction)
“MAD” “MAD” = Mutually Assured Destruction Step 1: Launch Nuclear Weapons Step 2: Enemy Launches Nuclear Weapons Step 3: Both Sides Are Destroyed
Proxy War
Proxy War Definition: Example: A war that is instigated by a major power that does not become involved. Example: Korean War North Korea (Communist) vs. South Korea (Capitalist) North Korea supported by USSR South Korea supported by USA
Alliances Form on Paper 1949: US joins anti- Soviet alliance NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization 1955 Soviets form Warsaw Pact
Crash Course: The Cold War (Stop at 9:27) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9HjvHZfCUI
Revisit Your Notes 1. Circle “Key Terms” 2. Highlight “Main Ideas” Word you cannot tell the story without 2. Highlight “Main Ideas” Information that answers the “EQ” 3. Ask Questions (Broad Questions) Each question should apply to a large “chunk” of information. Example: How did the crisis in Berlin reflect the conflict of the Cold War?