1. The Cold War
EQ: What were the main factors at the end of WWII that led to the Cold War.

2. The End of The War
Yalta Conference- Met before WWII was over to decide World direction
Potsdam Conference-Met at end of War to finalize duties
US realized it could no Longer be Isolationist
USSR Saw opportunities to take more control in Europe
Cold War- The indirect World conflict between US/USSR that lasted 46 years-No direct shots fired

3. Different Ideologies
Countries were driven by very Different Political Ideologies - Opposite
USSR-United Soviet Socialist Republic
-Communist ideal-public ownership/property
-Government makes all key decisions for all
-No freedoms/Rights for the Individual
-One Political Party System
US-United States-Capitalistic Democracy
-Free Elections Allowed of Officials
-Various Freedoms are Recognized & Given
-Individual is Valued and Cherished
-Numerous Political Parties

4. Germany-The First Real Conflict of the Cold War
USSR wanted a weak and divided Germany to guard against it ever rising to power again and to punish the Germans
Wanted Control of all Eastern Europe as a “buffer zone” for his country against future attacks.
U.S. wanted a stronger Unified Germany- realized the mistake of WWI & Treaty of Versailles
Wanted the Eastern Countries to Gain Independence- break away from Soviet control and be free Nations eventually
USSR/Stalin agrees to what the US wants
Does exact opposite back in USSR
US/Truman isn’t fooled-knows Soviets are intent on Expanding

5. Truman Doctrine Replaced Roosevelt in 1945
Ended the War-Had to deal with Post War Negotiations
Potsdam Conference-Had a different view of Stalin than Roosevelt -didn’t trust USSR
Realized that Churchill’s “IRON CURTAIN” description is real- USSR already trying to influence Asia & Middle East
Truman Doctrine 1947
-Realizes He will have to fight USSR in a different way
-Starts with Economic Policy-$ to Greece/Turkey who are struggling to be free
-Marshal Plan-Next Step to curb USSR influence with money. Stopped Soviet expansionism because struggling countries became economically stronger
The Cold War Begins