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The Cold War Spring 2015

The Cold War Spring 2015. The Cold War Was called “Cold War” in reference to the chilly relationship between the US and the USSR. “Cold War” as opposed

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The Cold WarSpring 2015

The Cold WarWas called “Cold War” in reference to the chilly

relationship between the US and the USSR.

“Cold War” as opposed to a “hot war” where there is actual fighting.

The only wars fought between the US and USSR during this time period (1945-1991) were proxy wars:Korean War Vietnam War

Occupation of GermanyMany of the problems between the US and USSR

because of the occupation of Germany.The USSR occupied the eastern part of Germany,

as well as East BerlinThe US, Britain, and France occupied western

Germany, as well as West BerlinAll of Berlin was located within East Germany, which

made access difficult for the US, Britain, and FranceBerlin airlift is a result of the USSR blocking access to

West Berlin

Map of Occupied Germany

Nuremburg TrialsHeld in Nuremberg, Germany from 1945-1949

Tried more than 200 Nazi and military officials

Several dozen sentenced to death for their roles in the Holocaust and other war crimes.

Eastern EuropeUSSR sees controlling

Eastern Europe as essential to their security.

The Soviets wanted a buffer zone to protect from attack by western European countries.

Soviet Sphere of Influence

Western Resistance to the USSR

Truman DoctrinePresident Truman’s promise to supply economic

and military aid in order to prevent the spread of communism

Millions of $ in aid sent to Greece and Turkey

Marshall PlanProvided $13 billion for rebuilding Europe Instrumental in helping western Europe recover

Containment—US attempts to stop the spread of communism

NATONorth Atlantic Treaty Organization

(NATO)Designed to counter Soviet

power in EuropeComprised of the US, Canada,

Britain, and other western European Countries

NATO Member Countries

Warsaw PactSoviet response to NATOConsisted of the USSR and

other communist nations of Eastern Europe

NATO v Warsaw Pact

Assignment 04/21/15Define the 9 Key Terms at the

top of p 877.

Answer questions 1 & 2 on p 881. USE COMPLETE SENTENCES!

Due at end of class.