1. The Cold War

2. What is a Cold War?
A struggle over political differences carried on by means short of direct military conflict between nations.

3. What was the Cold War?
WWII left two nations of almost equal strength but differing goals
Wars over the conflicting political beliefs
BUT the US and USSR never declared war on each other.
Instead they fought proxy wars (Korea, Vietnam)
Used political and economic pressure to try and obtain goals

5. Points of View
USA
USSR
Stalin seemed intent on creating "spheres" of influence in Eastern Europe
USSR refused to allow reunification of Germany
U.S. wanted democracy spread throughout the world with a strong international organization to maintain global peace
Democracies traditionally hostile towards communism and the USSR
US & Britain did not open western front in Europe early enough
The US and Britain left Russia out of the atomic bomb project.

10. Differing Goals lead to Tensions
USA
USSR
Encourage democracy/ Rebuild European governments to promote stability
Free Trade = Economic Growth = Peace
Reunite Germany
Encourage communism in other countries
Control Eastern Europe to protect borders and rebuild using their resources
Keep Germany divided

11. The Berlin Airlift

15. Checkpoint Charlie

16. Conrad Schumann

18. Brandenburg Gate