Beginning of the Cold War
The beginnings of the Cold War are rooted in deep set ideological
differences as well as a series of misunderstandings or actions taken
(or not taken) during WWII. As it became increasingly clear that
there would be a competition for power in the new world order both
nations formulated foreign polices designed to limit the expansion of
the other. In the case of the United States the policy was known as
containment. Simply put it was the goal of the US to contain the
spread of Communism. The specifics and implementation of this policy
as well as the Soviet response will be the focal point of today
lesson.
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Cold War |
Diplomatic tension between nations with no actual combat. |
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Ideological differences |
1. Communism versus Capitalism 2. Each economic system calls for the destruction of the 3. Old Russian and Soviet paranoia about being attacked. |
Causes of the Cold War:
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1. Failure to open up a second front. 2. US ending of lend lease. 3. Dropping of the Atomic Bomb on Japan. |
1. Stalin’s refusal to allow free elections in Eastern 2. Violation in Potsdam of his agreement made in Yalta. 3. Stalin was a cruel and tyrannical dictator who was no |
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US Policies |
Containment – keep communism from spreading. |
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Actions of President Truman |
Truman Doctrine – finacial aid to nations in need. Ex – Development of NATO – military alliance based on Berilin Airlift after blockade of Berlin by Stalin Korean War – US helps South Korea after it is invaded by
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Actions of Eisenhower |
Eisenhower Doctrine – massive retaliation. Willingness to Scared the Soviets US explodes first H Bomb |