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POST WW II. The evolution of the Cold War. Atlantic Charter Self-determination Post War Organization. Yalta Peace after victory UN with Allied Powers US and Russia. United Nations. SECURITY COUNCIL 5 permanent members US, GB, France, USSR & China Veto Power. GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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POST WW II The evolution of the Cold War
Atlantic Charter Self-determination Post War Organization Yalta Peace after victory UN with Allied Powers US and Russia
United Nations SECURITY COUNCIL 5 permanent members US, GB, France, USSR & China Veto Power GENERAL ASSEMBLY All members have 1 vote regardless of size SECRETARIAT Reports Research
Soviet Union supports communists in Greek Civil War • Truman Doctrine $400 million to Greece & Turkey • Marshall Plan $12.5 billion in eco.aid to 16 countries • Joint Plan • National Security Act • Containment Policy
1947 Containment • George F. Kennan • A defense alliance giving military…economic…and technical aid to needy nations to halt the spread of Communism beyond its borders
$400 million 1947 Truman Doctrine • Policy to support free people resisting subjugation by outside pressures • Greece torn by civil war after years of German occupation. • US helped with economic aid
$12.5 billion 1947 Marshall Plan • To help European countries recover from damages of WW II • If a Joint Plan is created, US would provide substantial aid