The document discusses key events and developments that characterized the Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union, including the Truman Doctrine that aimed to limit the spread of communism through economic aid, the Marshall Plan that rebuilt Western Europe, the formation of opposing military alliances like NATO and the Warsaw Pact, tensions over the occupations of Eastern Europe and Berlin at the end of WWII, the impact of communist takeovers in China and Korea, and how both superpowers sought to spread their political and economic influence globally during this era of hostility without direct military conflict.

1. The Cold War A whole lot of nothing. -or- The closest humans have ever come to extinction.

2. “ Communism is not love. Communism is a hammer which we use to crush our enemies.” Mao Tse-tung

3. A shadow has fallen upon the scene so lately lighted by the Allied victory… An iron curtain has descended across the continent. Winston Churchill

6. What was the Cold War? Hostility without fighting US & USSR try to spread political & economic influence Both form military alliances, carry on an arms race and support opposing sides in civil wars

7. What was the Truman Doctrine? $$$$

8. Truman’s attempt to limit the spread of Communism US provides dollars to nations where poverty makes Communism look good $$$$ makes the US more influential than any other before

9. What was the goal of the Marshall Plan?

10. Provided $$$$ in aid for rebuilding USSR & its satellites refused aid Western Europe rebuilds and does not become communist

11. If the US stayed out of alliances for 150 years, why did it join NATO?

12. North Atlantic Treaty Organization Reaction to the Soviet goal of spreading communist revolution NATO protected members from communist aggression USSR & satellites formed the Warsaw Pact

13. How did the end of WWII intensify US/USSR tensions? USSR occupied Baltic nations Militarization of Eastern Europe Soviets don’t leave Berlin or East Germany due to “instability” Berlin Blockade

14. What impact did the Communist takeover of China have on the US?

15. What impact did the Communist takeover of China have on the US? Asia became one more place the US had to fight communism Was seen as proof that communists were trying to take over the world

16. What events in Korea set it up for future problems?

17. Occupied by the Japanese from 1910-1945 Jointly occupied by the US & USSR, until elections Democratic elections in the South North becomes Communist Both claim to be the only real Korea