1. Unit 3: The Early Cold War
We Didn’t Start The Fire

2. :What is the “Cold War?”
Definition:
A period of political, military and economic tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.

3. LEQ: How did the Events of WWII impact the relationship between the U
LEQ: How did the Events of WWII impact the relationship between the U.S. and the S.U.?
Only temporary alliance during WWII
Allied to defeat the greater evil of Germany and Italy
Why the Hate?

4. How did the Events of WWII impact the relationship between the U. S
How did the Events of WWII impact the relationship between the U.S. and the S.U.?
1917 Russian Revolution
Extreme casualties and losses in WWI left Russia in a desperate state
Tsar Nicholas II- neglected reforms that would ease suffering
Series of Revolutions, Feb and Oct.
Bolsheviks, led by Lenin take control, in Oct.

5. How did the Events of WWII impact the relationship between the U. S
How did the Events of WWII impact the relationship between the U.S. and the S.U.?
Series of conflicts from between Communist(Red) and non-communist forces(white)
U.S. backs white armies
Lenin dies in 1923 Stalin takes the lead and enforces his power by murder and genocide
U.S. does not recognize the Soviet government until 1933

6. How did the Events of WWII impact the relationship between the U. S
How did the Events of WWII impact the relationship between the U.S. and the S.U.?
WWII Disagreements
Battle Tactics-
Soviets Sign Non-Aggression pact with Hitler
U.S. delayed invasion of Western Europe
Post War Plans
Yalta- Stalin, Churchill, and FDR meet
Potsdam- Continued meetings
Spread of Communism and Capitalism

7. Post-WWII Goals
Create a t-chart comparing the US and SU Post-WWI Goal (638,639) US SU

8. LEQS: 1- How did the Events of WWII impact the relationship between the U.S. and the S.U.? 2- How did the Post-WWII Goals Differ?