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The Early Cold War: 1947-1970

The Early Cold War: 1947-1970. Thanks to Ms. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY. 1945 - 1991. Unit 8: The Cold War. EQ:. How did countries seek to create a lasting peace after WWII and what are the goals of the United Nations?. Review. Who were the Allies in WWII? (Big Three)

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The Early Cold War: 1947-1970

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  1. The EarlyCold War:1947-1970 Thanks to Ms. Susan M. PojerHorace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY

  2. 1945 - 1991

  3. Unit 8: The Cold War

  4. EQ: • How did countries seek to create a lasting peace after WWII and what are the goals of the United Nations?

  5. Review • Who were the Allies in WWII? (Big Three) • Who were the Axis Powers in WWII? • What caused Japan to surrender? • What were the Nuremberg Trials? • What happened to Germany after WWII? • How did U.S. occupation of Japan change their government, society, and economy? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2ayJxiQMAo

  6. Post-War Europe • Devastated by war, 60 million dead (2/3 civilians) • Cities destroyed, famine, and disease • People desire stability, peace, and leadership

  7. Review – Failure of Post-WWI • Germany is severely punished • Economy is weak; rise of the Nazis • Creation of League of Nations - weak • Dictators and Aggression throughout Europe

  8. Need to avoid same mistakes made after WWI

  9. Allies Debate Post-War World • 1945 to discuss post-war plans: • Germany, reparations, and the formation of international organizations

  10. New International Goals • Avoid war, famine, atrocities, etc… • Promote peace, security, stability, tolerance, and human rights

  11. How do we achieve this? • By creating international organizations where countries can cooperate and help one another

  12. United Nations • Think of it as a congress for countries around the world • Diplomacy first – talk out your issues before jumping into war • Promote peace and stability • 193 countries are members as of 2013

  13. Security Council • This is the leadership branch of the UN • The permanent members of the Security Council have veto power • U.S., Russia, France, Great Britain, and China (winners of WWII)

  14. World Health Organization • Researches and fights off diseases • Promotes public health around the world

  15. World Bank • Goal: fight poverty and increase the standard of living • Provides loans and investments to countries • Schools, electricity, disease control

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