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The Cold War

The Cold War . What is a Cold War? . WWII left two nations of almost equal strength but different goals Cold War – A struggle over political differences carried on by means short of direct military conflict.

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The Cold War

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  1. The Cold War

  2. What is a Cold War? • WWII left two nations of almost equal strength but different goals • Cold War – A struggle over political differences carried on by means short of direct military conflict. • Wars over political beliefs broke out BUT the US and USSR never declared war on each other. (i.e. proxy wars -- Korea, Vietnam) • Used political and economic pressure to obtain goals

  3. Roots of the Cold War Teheran Conference, 1943: - USSR (only) would liberate Eastern Europe --US and Britain focus on the western front Yalta Conference, 1945: – Stalin pledged to allow democratic elections in E. Europe (but never did) – Germany would be divided into four zones controlled by U.S., France, Britain and USSR (after war, Soviets did not allow reunification of Germany) Potsdam Conference, 1945: – Truman demanded free elections in Eastern Europe but Stalin refused – Stalin refused to keep promise of rebuilding Eastern Europe and built communist regimes instead.

  4. Points of View • Stalin seemed intent on creating "spheres" of influence in Eastern Europe • USSR broke pledges at Yalta &refused to allow reunification of Germany • U.S. wanted democracy spread throughout the world with a strong international organization to maintain global peace • Democracies traditionally hostile towards communism and the USSR • US & Britain did not open western front in Europe early enough • The US and Britain left Russia out of the atomic bomb project. USA USSR

  5. Differing Goals lead to Tensions • Encourage democracy/ Rebuild European governments to promote stability • Free Trade = Economic Growth = Peace • Reunite Germany • Encourage communism in other countries • Control Eastern Europe to protect borders and rebuild using their resources • Keep Germany divided USA USSR

  6. Today in Groups: • Use your textbook to take notes on the Cold War: • The United Nations pg. 822 • Capitalism & Communism pg. 822-826 • West Vs. East in Europe and Korea pg. 826-828 • US defeat in Vietnam pg. 828 – 829 • The Race for Nuclear Supremacy pg.829-830 • Read, outline & be prepared to discuss the significance with other groups. • Focus on the Who, When, Where, and SO WHAT (importance of your event on the Cold War)

  7. Challenged war by practicing non-violence to bring about political change

  8. Self – Immolation

  9. Still a form of protest today • Mostly in Tibet • http://www.freetibet.org/news-media/na/full-list-self-immolations-tibet

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