The Cold War Expands
Containment Soviet-American relations worsen during President Truman adopts a foreign policy of containment: Goal: 1) BLOCK Soviet influence 2) Prevent spread of communism
The Truman Doctrine Offered support for countries that rejected Communism “One way of life is based upon the will of the majority…The second way of life is based upon the will of a minority forcibly imposed upon the majority.” Harry Truman
The Marshall Plan Most of Western Europe was destroyed during World War II Europe needed MONEY for rebuilding U.S. Congress passed 12.5 Billion in aid for European Countries
MARSHALL PLAN
American Foreign Policy 1) Containment 2) Truman Doctrine 3) Marshall Plan
Truman Doctrine (3min) -Xec&feature=relatedhttp:// -Xec&feature=related
Germany after WWII Divided into 4 occupation zones
Berlin Airlift : Allies withdraw from Germany Soviets respond by “shutting down” west Berlin For 11 months Americans fly in supplies –1 plane landed every 3 minutes!
In the end, Soviets end blockade in 1949 City remains divided during Cold War
Molotov Plan Soviet Union rejected the Marshall Plan Eastern Europe would rebuild their nations according to the Communist Party (1949)
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Cold War Handout Cartoon Analysis