1. Origins of the Cold War
Unit 9

2. US vs. Russia Russia’s other names . . .
USSR
Soviet Union
During WWII the Soviet Union and the US resented one another for a few reasons
Both Raced for Berlin
US was upset about the Nonaggression Pact Stalin made with Hitler
USSR was upset about US’s long delay before invading Europe

3. Communism and Democracy Clash
At the Potsdam Conference – Stalin refuses to hold open elections
Stalin set up Satellite Nations
countries that were dependent upon and dominated by the Soviet Union
Stalin gives a speech saying communism and capitalism is incompatible and that another war is unavoidable
Soviet Union concentrates on building weapons instead of consumer goods.

4. Containment
The US is going to prevent communism from spreading – containment
Truman Doctrine – US will aid countries resisting communist takeover
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5. Berlin Airlift Berlin Airlift – Soviet Union blockaded western Berlin.
In response, America and the British flew food and goods into Western Berlin
fed and fueled Berlin’s 2.1 million people.
After a year of airlifting goods to Berlin, USSR leaves West Berlin alone.

6. North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO – military alliance between nations formed to protect themselves from Communism. “An Attack on One Would Be Regarded as an Attack on All”

7. Warsaw Pact
In response to the threat of NATO, Russia and its allies formed the Warsaw Pact