The document summarizes key events and issues during the Cold War era. It describes how tensions arose between the US and Soviet Union following WWII over the development of the atomic bomb. The Cold War led to divisions in Europe and Asia, with some nations falling under communist rule. In Korea, the North invaded the South in 1950, leading to war between the two sides aided by China and the US respectively. The conflict ended in a stalemate along the original border. During this time, fears over communism grew in the US, resulting in investigations into perceived communist influences in Hollywood and fears stoked by Senator McCarthy.

1. The Cold War Chapter 26 - Important Issues

2. Origins of the Cold War Russia and America became unlikely allies in WWII Hostilities arose surrounding the bomb Stalin was angry that the U.S. had secretly developed the atomic bomb Vs .

3. Origins of the Cold War United States and Soviet Union want different things for the post-war world Pg. 810

4. The Cold War Satellite nations Containment The “ Iron Curtain ” Truman Doctrine : it’s the job of the U.S. to support free people who are resisting subjugation Marshall Plan : give aid to European nations that needed it NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)

5. The Cold War China and North Korea fall to communism in the 1940s Korea was divided at the 38th parallel Communist North, Democratic South In 1950, North Korea attacked South Korea Pages 818-821

6. In 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea The Chinese aided their communist North Korean neighbors The war ended in a stalemate Armistice : agreement to end fighting Korean War

7. Korea remains divided at the 38 th parallel The two countries are still formally at war Korean War

8. Living in Fear Loyalty Review Board House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) Charged Hollywood actors, writers, producers, etc. of sneaking communist propaganda into movies blacklist

9. McCarthyism Began attacking suspected Communists used the power of television to strike fear in people