Chapter 18 The Cold War Conflicts

Chapter 18 The Cold War Conflicts

The Cold War 1945-1991 The Cold War and the danger of nuclear war define international affairs.

Section 1: Origins of the Cold War I. Postwar Europe A. The United States and the Soviet Union emerge from World War II as two superpowers with vastly different political and economic systems. The Cold War 1945-1991 B. After the war, U.S. and Soviet political leaders wanted to make Europe stable in order to prevent a future world war. C. Each side wanted its worldview to be dominant (capitalism vs. communism).

Before we begin Why America? Get out a blank sheet of paper, section it into three sections on the front side. Write your name and the date in the top right corner.

Why America? Why do you dislike America, or why could you see why others may dislike this country? Answer on your own sheet in the first section.

Why America? What does this flag represent? What does it mean to you? Answer on your own sheet in the second section.

Why America? Why should you appreciate the United States? Why should we love America? Answer on your own sheet in the third section.

Why America? If you are frustrated, remember The only system [except a perfect world] in which equal rights and equal opportunities are possible realities is in a democratic state, along with a mostly capitalistic economy.

Why America? Split into groups. You have four minutes to list reasons why America should be loved as a democratic, mostly capitalistic country on your big note sheet provided. You will share reasons with class.

The Cold War 1945-1991

II. Former Allies Clash A. U.S.-Soviet Relations 1. U.S., U.S.S.R. have very different economic, political systems 2. U.S. vs. USSR (Soviet Union) Capitalism Communism Private property State owns Democratic Totalitarian 3. U.S. suspicious of Stalin because he had been Hitler s ally 4. Stalin resents that U.S. delayed attacking Germany and hid atom bomb

B. The United Nations 1. 1945, United Nations established as new peacekeeping body 2. UN becomes arena where U.S., U.S.S.R. compete

Why do people, both then and now, find communism appealing? Do you?

C. The Potsdam Conference Harry S. Truman succeeds FDR as president As vice-president, Truman was not included in policy decisions- was not told about atom bomb 1. July 1945 conference with U.S., Great Britain, Soviet Union 2. Stalin does not allow free, multiparty elections in Poland - bans democratic parties- SOVIET BLOC Wonder if Stalin would have kept his word had Roosevelt still been alive?

3. SOVIET BLOC = Countries of Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Albania were under Soviet control and had communist governments.

EASTERN BLOC

III. Tension Mounts A. Bargaining at Potsdam 1. Truman becomes convinced that U.S., Soviet aims deeply at odds 2. Soviets want reparations from Germany; Truman objects 3. Agree to take reparations mainly from own occupation zones

Tension Mounts B. Soviets Tighten Their Grip on Eastern Europe 1. Installs communist rule in satellite nations, countries it dominates 2. 1946, Stalin announces war between communism, capitalism inevitable C. United States Establishes a Policy of Containment 1. U.S. policy of containment measures to prevent spread of communism 2.Churchill describes division of Europe as iron curtain

Iron Curtain

The Iron Curtain From Stettin in the Balkans, to Trieste in the Adriatic, an iron curtain has descended across the Continent. Behind that line lies the ancient capitals of Central and Eastern Europe. -- Sir Winston Churchill, 1946

D. Cold War 1. a non-military battle of diplomacy and propaganda between the United States and Soviet Union 2.1945 1991 Cold War conflict between U.S., U.S.S.R. - neither nation directly confronts the other on battlefield 3. led to hot wars around globe in Korea, Vietnam Many of the smaller wars were called proxy wars because the U.S. and U.S.S.R. never fought face to face

The Ideological Struggle Soviet & Eastern Bloc Nations [ Iron Curtain ] GOAL! spread world-wide Communism METHODOLOGIES: " Espionage [KGB vs. CIA] " Arms Race [nuclear escalation] US & the Western Democracies " Ideological Competition for the minds and hearts of Third World peoples [Communist govt. & command economy vs. democratic govt. & capitalist economy]! proxy wars " Bi-Polarization of Europe [NATO vs. Warsaw Pact] GOAL! Containment of Communism & the eventual collapse of the Communist world. [George Kennan]

IV. Cold War in Europe FIGHTING COMMUNISM A. CONTAINMENT POLICY: The U.S. would work to stop the spread of communism. 1. Truman Doctrine 2. Marshall Plan 3. NATO and other alliances 4.Containment led to wars in Korea and Vietnam.

The Truman Doctrine B. Truman Doctrine U.S. would aid countries around the world who are fighting communism (like Greece and Turkey). 1. It signaled the end of isolationist policies. 2. U.S. replaces British aid to Greece, Turkey; reduce communist threat C. The Marshall Plan 1. 1947, Sec. of State George Marshall proposes aid to nations in need 2. Marshall Plan revives 16 nations; Communist parties less appealing

The Truman Doctrine Truman had been horrified at the pre-war Allied policy of appeasement and was determined to stand up to any Soviet intimidation. The Truman Doctrine in March 1947 promised that the USA would support free peoples who are resisting subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures. Triggered by British inability to hold the line in Greece, it was followed by aid to Greece and Turkey, and also money to help capitalists to stop communists in Italy and France. It signalled the end of isolationist policies.

The Truman Doctrine & Domino Theory Truman Doctrine: U.S. would aid countries around the world who are fighting communism (like Greece and Turkey). D Domino Theory: If the U.S. doesn t fight communism, then countries will fall to communism like dominos.

The Marshall Plan 1948 Plan to aid Europe in ruins Prevent countries from falling to communists Aid American business $13 billion to 16 countries in Europe (not Soviet Union)

The Marshall Plan The Marshall Plan offered huge sums to enable the economies of Europe to rebuild after World War II, and, by generating prosperity, to reject the appeal of Communism. The Soviet Union (USSR) prevented Eastern European countries from receiving American money.

V. Postwar Germany A. Divided into 4 zones: 1. West Germany U.S., Britain, and France 2. East Germany- Soviets 3. Capitol city of Berlin divided into 4 zones (in East Germany) B. Berlin Airlift: In 1948-49, the U.S. and Europe flew food and supplies to save West Berlin, until Soviets reopened roads.

VI. Superpowers Struggle over Germany The Berlin Airlift A. Berlin Blockade- 1948, Stalin closes highway, rail routes into West Berlin 1. one of the first major international crises of the Cold War 2. Soviet Union blocked the Western Allies' railway, road, and canal access to the sectors of Berlin under allied control. 3. Berlin airlift Britain, U.S. fly food, supplies into West Berlin 4. 1949, Neither side wanted a war; the Soviets did not disrupt the airlift, Stalin lifts blockade 5. Federal Republic of Germany, German Democratic Republic form B. Fear of Soviets leads to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 1. European nations, U.S., Canada pledge mutual military support

Improve your knowledge The Russians took very high casualties to capture Berlin in May 1945. They spent the early occupation trying to take over all zones of the city but were stopped by German democrats such as Willy Brandt and Konrad Adenauer. Reluctantly the Russians had to admit the Americans, French and British to their respective zones.

Iron Curtain A term used by Winston Churchill to describe the separating of Those communist lands of East Europe from the West.

Berlin Blockade & Airlift (1948-49)

Berlin West Berlin, was an outpost of Western democracy and economic success deep within the communist zone like a capitalist island within communist East Germany The Berlin Blockade was an attempt to starve West Berlin into submitting [giving up] to the communists The Allied [western powers] airlift signalled the West s determination to use all resources to defend Berlin. It was felt by both sides that Berlin could act as the trigger for general war between capitalist and communist countries

C. NATO vs. WARSAW PACT 1. North Atlantic Treaty Organization: defense alliance among U.S. and Europe against the Soviet Union. Still exists. 2. Warsaw Pact: Defense alliance among Soviet Union and its satellite governments in Eastern Europe.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (1949) # United States # Belgium # Britain # Canada # Denmark # France # Iceland # Italy # Luxemburg # Netherlands # Norway # Portugal # 1952: Greece & Turkey # 1955: West Germany # 1983: Spain

Warsaw Pact (1955) } U. S. S. R. } Albania } Bulgaria } Czechoslovakia } East Germany } Hungary } Poland } Rumania

Post War Japan: A. U.S. occupied under General MacArthur 1. New constitution 2. Democracy with Emperor as figurehead 3. Rebuild economy 4. Abolished army and navy B. Tokyo trials convicted war criminals

Section 2: The Cold War Heats Up I. China Becomes a Communist Country A. Chinese Communists battle nationalist government of Chiang Kaishek U.S. supports Chiang, but his government is inefficient, corrupt B. Communists, led by Mao Zedong, work to get peasant support C. Peasants flock to Red Army; by 1945, communists control north China

Mao s Revolution: 1949 Who lost China?

Renewed Civil War D. 1944 47, U.S. sends military aid to Nationalists to oppose communism E. 1949, Nationalists flee to island of Taiwan F. Communists establish People s Republic of China in mainland G. U.S. does not recognize Communist Chinese government America Reacts to Communist Takeover H. U.S. public stunned by Communist takeover I. Conservatives blame Truman for not sending enough aid

Growing Interest in China People s Republic of China: In the 1940 s, China was embroiled in a civil war. Nationalists Led by Chiang Kai-shek Communists Led by Mao Zedong

The U.S. gave the Chiang Kai-shek millions of dollars, but the communists won the war.

China became a communist country, and Chiang Kai-shek and his forces fled to Taiwan.

II. The Korean War 1950-53 A. First place where the collision between communism and capitalism led to war. B. 38th parallel (38º N latitude) divides Japanese surrender in Korea 1. North Korea- Area north of the 38th Parallel that became communist under Russian guidance. 2. South Korea -Area south of the 38th Parallel that became democratic with support from the U.S. C. North of 38th parallel surrenders to U.S.S.R.; south to U.S. 1. Republic of Korea, Democratic People s Republic of Korea founded D. 1950, North Korea (communist) invades South, begins Korean War E. South Korea calls on UN to stop invasion; Security Council approves F. Macarthur put in command of South Korean, U.S., other forces

Area north of the 38 th Parallel that became communist under Russian guidance.

38th Parallel

Area south of the 38 th Parallel that became democratic with support from the U.S.

Korean War [1950-1953]

MacArthur s Counterattack G. North Korea drives south, captures Seoul H. UN (multi-national), South Korean troops forced into small defensive zone I. MacArthur attacks North Koreans from 2 sides, pushes into north almost to Chinese border The Chinese Fight Back J. China sends troops to help North Korea; push south, capture Seoul Fighting continues for 2 more years K. limited war = war fought to achieve a specific objective.

US World War II general who led the UN forces in Korea. McArthur pushed the North Koreans back almost to the Chinese border.

MacArthur at Inch'on landing U.S. General Douglas MacArthur led the U.N. force, approximately 80% of which were U.S. soldiers.

Korean War [1950-1953] Kim Il-Sung Syngman Rhee Domino Theory

MacArthur Recommends Attacking China L. MacArthur calls for war with China; Truman rejects request M. Soviet Union, China have mutual assistance pact N. UN, South Korea retake Seoul, advance north to 38th parallel O. MacArthur continues to push for invasion of China; Truman fires him Public outraged over hero s dismissal Congressional committee investigation concludes Truman right

Ending the War: U.N. troops regained South Korea by March of 1951. Gen. MacArthur wanted to attack China with support of Chinese nationalists. President Truman disagreed with MacArthur about attacking China.

Truman fired MacArthur for defying him by publicly taunting and threatening the Chinese.

STOP Read Douglas MacArthur s Farewell Address to Congress

Settling for Stalemate P. 1951, Soviet Union suggests cease-fire Q. 1953 armistice: Korea still divided; demilitarized zone established R. Lack of success, high human, financial costs help elect Eisenhower

Korean War Recap, 1950-53 1. Divided north and south at 38 th parallel at end of WWII. 2. In 1950, Communist North Korea invaded South Korea. 3. The U.S. and United Nations, aided the South; China aided the North Koreans. 4. Treaty signed in 1953, keeping dividing line at 38 th parallel (still today). 5. 33,000 American soldiers died, 100,000 wounded. *7,800 American soldiers still unaccounted for today

The Shifting Map of Korea [1950-1953]

In July of 1953, the Korean War ended

Section 3: The Cold War at Home I. Fear of Communist Influence A. Communist takeover of Eastern Europe, China fuel fear of its spread B. 100,000 in U.S. Communist Party; some fear may be loyal to U.S.S.R. C. Loyalty Review Board 1. Truman accused of being soft on Communism 2. Sets up Federal Employee Loyalty Program to investigate employees 3. 1947 1951 loyalty boards investigate 3.2 million, dismiss 212

C. The Red Scare 1. Intense fear of Communists taking over U.S. China became a Communist country in 1949. Soviets developed an atomic bomb in 1949. Rosenberg's convicted of selling atomic secrets to Soviet Union. Executed 1953.

The Arms Race: A Missile Gap? } The Soviet Union exploded its first A-bomb in 1949. } Now there were two nuclear superpowers!

Improve your knowledge The nuclear bomb gave America a lead which was expected to last at least 5 years. The rapid Russian development of nuclear technology, helped by the work of the atom spies was a shock. Significantly, Russia hurriedly declared war against Japan at the beginning of August 1945 and rushed to advance into Asia to stake out a position for the postwar settlement. This helped make both the Korean and Vietnamese conflicts more likely.

D. The House Un-American Activities Committee 1. investigates Communist ties 2. Investigates Communist influence in movie industry 3. Hollywood Ten refuse to testify, sent to prison -The 10 were Alvah Bessie, Herbert Biberman, Lester Cole, Edward Dmytryk, Ring Lardner, Jr., John Howard Lawson, Albert Maltz, Samuel Ornitz, Adrian Scott, and Dalton Trumbo. 4. Hollywood blacklist people with Communist ties, cannot get work E. The McCarran Act 1. Act unlawful to plan action that might lead to totalitarianism 2. Truman vetoes, says violates free thought; Congress overrides veto

II. Spy Cases Stun the Nation A. Alger Hiss accused of spying for Soviet Union; convicted of perjury 1. Congressman Richard Nixon gains fame for pursuing charges B. The Rosenberg's 1. 1949, Soviets explode atomic bomb sooner than expected Physicist Klaus Fuchs admits giving information about U.S. bomb 2. Ethel, Julius Rosenberg, minor Communist Party activists, implicated 3. Rosenberg's sentenced to death; Supreme Court upholds conviction

C. J. Edger Hoover- Director of the FBI who led the investigation.

III. McCarthy Launches His Witch Hunt A. Senator Joseph McCarthy a strong anti-communist activist Ineffective legislator; needs issue to win reelection 1. McCarthyism attacking suspected Communists without evidence B. McCarthy claims Communists in State Department Few Republicans speak out; think he has winning strategy for 1952

McCarthy s Downfall C. 1954, McCarthy accuses members of U.S. Army D. Televised hearings show him bullying witnesses E. Loses public support; Senate censured (punished) him for improper conduct

F. McCarthyism 1. In 1950, Republican Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin claimed that he had lists of communists in the U.S. government. 2. Falsely accused hundreds of people of being active Communists, ruining lives. 3. When hearings were televised, people saw that McCarthy was wrongly accusing many people. 4. Censured (punished) by Senate.

Section 4:Two Nations Live on the Edge I. Brinkmanship Rules U.S. Policy A. Dwight Ike Eisenhower elected president in 1952. 1. Former WWII general. 2. Disagreed with Truman s strategy. 3. Sec. of State Dulles staunch anti-communist proposed Brinkmanship a. threaten use nuclear weapons if a crisis developed. B. Race for the H-Bomb 1. H-bomb hydrogen bomb nuclear weapon more powerful than atom bomb 2. 1952, U.S. explodes first H-bomb; 1953, Soviets explode one

As President During the War

U.S. successfully tested the Hydrogen bomb that was 450 times more powerful than the bomb dropped on Nagasaki.

C. The Policy of 1. John Foster Dulles, secretary of state under Dwight D. Eisenhower proposes brinkmanship policy: - willingness to risk nuclear war to prevent spread of communism 2. Nuclear threat unlike any before: millions can die; nation prepares Brinkmanship

D. Central Intelligence 1. Government agency that conducted covert missions to prevent other nations from falling to communism. Agency (CIA) 2. CIA conducted missions in Egypt, Iran, Guatemala, Hungary. (Middle East & Latin America)

E. Nuclear Arms Race was a competition for supremacy in nuclear warfare between the United States and the Soviet Union 1. Tested nuclear technology and stockpiled weapons Hydrogen bomb invented both U.S. and Soviets had them more powerful than atomic bomb vaporized an island. Dangers of fallout and radiation 2. Many built bomb shelters or fail out shelters=underground shelters to protect people from radiation after an atomic blast.

National Defense Budget [1940-1964]

II. The Cold War Spreads Around the World A. Covert Actions in the Middle East and Latin America 1. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) uses spies to gather information 2. CIA helps oust Iranian prime minister, reinstate Shah 3. CIA helps depose Guatemala s president; army leader becomes dictator B. The Warsaw Pact 1. U.S.-Soviet relations thaw after Stalin s death in 1953 2. West Germany s entry into NATO scares Soviets 3. Form Warsaw Pact military alliance with 7 Eastern European countries=1955

C. A Summit in Geneva 1. Eisenhower meets Soviets in Geneva, proposes open skies policy 2. Soviets reject proposal; spirit of Geneva seen as step to peace D. The Suez War 1. Nasser nationalizes Suez Canal; USSR supports 2. Israel, Britain, France send troops; UN intervenes 3. Fighting stops; Egypt keeps canal; others withdraw

The Eisenhower Doctrine E. The Eisenhower Doctrine 1. Soviet prestige in Middle East rises because of support for Egypt 2. Eisenhower Doctrine U.S. will defend Middle East against communists F. The Hungarian Uprising 1. 1956, Hungarians revolt, call for democratic government 2. Imre Nagy, Communist leader, forms government, promises elections 3. Soviet army does not allow elections; overthrow Nagy 4. U.S. does not help Soviet satellite; Soviets veto action by UN

III. The Cold War Takes to the Skies A. Nikita Khrushchev favors: - peaceful coexistence and economic, scientific competition; ruled USSR 1958-1964 B. The Space Race October 1957, Soviets launch Sputnik, first satellite Shocked Americans pour money into own space program

Premier Nikita Khrushchev About the capitalist states, it doesn't depend on you whether we (Soviet Union) exist. If you don't like us, don't accept our invitations, and don't De-Stalinization invite us to come Program to see you. Whether you like it our not, history is on our side. We will bury you. -- 1956

An Historic Irony: Sergei Khrushchev, American Citizen Who buried who?

Space Race 1. Began when Soviets beat the U.S. into space a) Soviet 1 st man made satellite, or artificial, Sputnik launched in 1957 b) Explorer I, the first U.S. satellite, was launched in 1958. 2. The National Defense Act of 1958 approved federal funding of education in math, science and foreign languages. Reforms in education 3. NASA 1958

C. A U-2 Is Shot Down 1. CIA makes secret high-altitude flights with U-2 to spy on Soviets 2. Eisenhower wants flights discontinued before Khrushchev summit 3. Francis Gary Powers shot down on last flight over Soviet territory-1960 Renewed Confrontation 4. Eisenhower first denies, then concedes U-2 was spying 5. Agrees to stop flights, refuses to apologize as Khrushchev demands 6. U-2 incident renews tension between superpowers; summit cancelled

U-2 Spy Incident (1960) Col. Francis Gary Powers plane was shot down over Soviet airspace.

Nixon-Khrushchev Kitchen Debate (1959) Cold War ---> Tensions <--- Technology & Affluence

Paris, 1961 Khrushchev & JFK meet to discuss Berlin and nuclear proliferation. Khrushchev thinks that JFK is young, inexperienced, and can be rolled.

The Berlin Wall Goes Up (1961) Checkpoint Charlie

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Ich bin ein Berliner! (1963) President Kennedy tells Berliners that the West is with them!

Khruschev Embraces Castro, 1961

Bay of Pigs Debacle (1961)

Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)

Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) We went eyeball-to-eyeball with the Russians, and the other man blinked!

Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)

Vietnam War: 1965-1973

The Cold War Years Quiz

Who controlled East Berlin? A. United States B. Soviet Union C. Cuba D. England

How did America get supplies to West Berlin? A. Mailed them U.P.S. B. Sent them in by trains. C. Flew them in by planes. D. Dropped them from a parachute.

Who invaded South Korea and tried to take over their country? A. Britain B. North Korea C. United States D. USSR

Who was president during the Cuban Missile Crisis? A. Lyndon B. Johnson B. Thomas Jefferson C. John F. Kennedy D. Ronald Reagan

Where did the Soviet Union build their missile sites? A. Russia B. England C. United States D. Cuba

How did the United States avoid nuclear war with the Soviets? A. Set up a naval blockade around Cuba. B. Threatened to bomb Russia. C. Told Soviet leaders to take a hike. D. Attacked Russia s military.

What was the arms race? A. It was the way presidents are elected. B. It was the build up of weapons in order to have the most power for protection. C. It was the invention of the atomic bomb. D. It was the way many Americans spent their free time in the

GET YOUR STR QUESTIONS OUT! 140. What was the struggle for world control between the US and Soviets after WWII? Cold War 141. During what years was this aggression the most intense? 1945-1963 142. Who were the three presidents during this period of aggression? Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy 143. During what decade does this aggression finally end? 1990 s

144. What was the union between the Soviet Union and its satellite nations called? Warsaw Pact 145. What did Winston Churchill call the imaginary line between communist and non-communist Europe? Iron Curtain 146. What plan gave money to rebuild Europe after WWII? Marshall Plan 147. What government plan gave money to Greece and Turkey to help them fight off communist nations? Truman Doctrine 148. What was the US defensive military alliance after WWII called? North Atlantic Treaty Organization

149. What war was fought over countries divided at the 38th Parallel? Korea 150. Which part of Korea was Communist? North Korea 151. Who was the outcome of the Korean War? No one, it was a stalemate 152. What type of government did China get after WWII? Communist 153. Who became infamous for accusing others of being Communists in the US? Senator Joseph McCarthy

154. What US couple was killed for giving bomb secrets to the Soviets? Ethel and Julius Rosenberg 155. What was the first man-made satellite to orbit the earth? Sputnik 156. What type of spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union? U-2 157. What was Eisenhower s foreign policy that was willing to go to the edge of war? Brinkmanship