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The document summarizes several Cold War conflicts between communist and capitalist nations from 1950 to the 1960s. It describes the division and wars in Korea and Vietnam, where the US and UN supported South Korea and South Vietnam against communist North Korea, China, and North Vietnam. It also discusses the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, when the US and USSR came close to nuclear war over Soviet nuclear missiles placed in Cuba. Finally, it notes the competition for influence between the US and USSR in newly independent African nations after World War II.
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Cold war
The document provides information about the origins and impact of the Cold War. It discusses how after WWII, tensions grew between the Western allies (US, UK, France) and the Soviet Union over the political and economic systems in Eastern Europe. This led to the division of Europe and Germany into capitalist and communist spheres of influence separated by the Iron Curtain. Over time, the US and USSR built up opposing military alliances (NATO and Warsaw Pact) and stockpiles of nuclear weapons in a tense standoff known as the Cold War, which impacted global politics until the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991.
Cold war
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1945-present Europe and North America
The document summarizes major events in Europe and North America from 1945 to the present. After WWII, tensions rose as the Soviet Union established communist governments across Eastern Europe. The Cold War followed, characterized by an arms race and threat of nuclear war between the US and Soviet Union. Notable events included the Berlin Airlift, formation of NATO and Warsaw Pact, Korean War, Space Race, Vietnam War, Cuban Missile Crisis, and later arms limitation talks.
Cold War in the 20th century An Overview
The Cold War was a period of diplomatic hostility between communist nations led by the Soviet Union and capitalist nations led by the United States from 1945-1991. The rivalry grew out of ideological and geopolitical differences between the two superpowers after World War II. Key events of the Cold War included the Berlin Blockade, the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Space Race. Growing economic troubles and independence movements within the Soviet Union ultimately led to its collapse, marking a victory for the United States in the Cold War.
The Cold War
The document provides an overview of the Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union from its origins after World War 2 through the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s. It discusses the ideological tensions between capitalism and communism that fueled the conflict and summarizes key events including the Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, Berlin Airlift, NATO alliance, arms race, space race, Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam War, and fall of communist governments in Eastern Europe.
The Cold War
The document provides an overview of the Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union from its origins after World War 2 through the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s. It discusses the ideological tensions between capitalism and communism that fueled the conflict and arms race. Key events covered include the Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, Berlin Airlift, NATO alliance, Soviet development of nuclear weapons, Korean War, McCarthyism, space race, Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam War, and détente under Nixon.
Higher history revision notes - cold war (vietnam and cuba)
The document provides context and arguments regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. It discusses reasons for the Soviet Union placing nuclear missiles in Cuba, including in response to US missiles in Turkey and efforts to spread communism. The US saw it as a threat and imposed a naval blockade on Cuba until the USSR agreed to remove the missiles. Tensions rose between the superpowers and the crisis highlighted ideological differences and the dangers of the arms race during the Cold War.
Post WWII
The document summarizes key events in the early Cold War between 1945-1963, including the establishment of Soviet satellite states in Eastern Europe, the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan to contain communism, the Berlin Airlift and formation of NATO, China falling to communism, the start of the Korean War, Eisenhower's presidency and civil rights issues, the Cuban Missile Crisis under JFK, and America's space program.
Post WWII
The document summarizes key events in the early Cold War between 1945-1963, including the establishment of Soviet satellite states in Eastern Europe, the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan to contain communism, the Berlin Airlift and formation of NATO, China falling to communism, the start of the Korean War, Eisenhower's presidency and civil rights issues, the Cuban Missile Crisis under JFK, and America's space program.
Post WWII
The document summarizes key events in the early Cold War between 1945-1963, including the establishment of Soviet satellite states in Eastern Europe, the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan to contain communism, the Berlin Airlift and formation of NATO, China falling to communism, the start of the Korean War, Eisenhower's presidency and civil rights issues, the Cuban Missile Crisis under JFK, and America's space program.
Post WWII
The document summarizes key events in the early Cold War between 1945-1963, including the establishment of Soviet satellite states in Eastern Europe, the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan to contain communism, the Berlin Airlift and formation of NATO, China falling to communism, the start of the Korean War, Eisenhower's presidency and civil rights issues, the Cuban Missile Crisis under JFK, and America's space program.
Chapter 18 section 3 power point
The Cold War brought the United States and Soviet Union close to nuclear war as they engaged in proxy wars around the world to prevent the spread of opposing ideologies. During this time, the Korean War broke out as North Korea invaded South Korea, leading to three years of fighting along the 38th parallel border. Later, the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 brought the world closer to nuclear war than ever before as the U.S. blockaded Soviet ships carrying missiles to Cuba. Both crises confirmed American fears of communist expansion. In the 1960s, the U.S. became embroiled in the Vietnam War in an attempt to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, but despite military superiority, they failed to defeat North Vietnam
The cold war
The Cold War was a period of diplomatic and political tension between the United States and Soviet Union from 1945-1991. Key events included the spread of communism in countries like China and Cuba, the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan which aimed to contain communism, and conflicts like the Korean War and Vietnam War where the two superpowers supported opposing sides. The arms race led to massive military buildups and a space race, raising fears of nuclear war. Ultimately, economic and political pressures contributed to the dissolution of the Soviet Union in the late 1980s, marking a U.S. victory in the Cold War.
The cold war
The Cold War was a period of diplomatic and ideological tension between the United States and Soviet Union from 1945-1991. Key events included the spread of communism in countries like China and Cuba, the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan which aimed to contain communism, and conflicts like the Korean War and Vietnam War where the two superpowers supported opposing sides. The arms race led to massive military buildups and a space race, raising fears of nuclear war. Ultimately, economic and political pressures contributed to the dissolution of the Soviet Union in the late 1980s, marking a U.S. victory in the Cold War.
Us involvement in the vietnam war 1
The US involvement in the Vietnam War can be divided into 3 stages:
1. 1945-1964: Initial assistance to France and South Vietnam against communist forces.
2. 1964-1968: Escalation under President Johnson, with troop levels rising from 15,000 to 500,000. Intensified bombing and fighting failed to defeat North Vietnam.
3. 1969-1973: Nixon's Vietnamization policy attempted to transition fighting to South Vietnamese forces and reduce US troops, culminating in the 1973 Paris Peace Accords. However, South Vietnam ultimately fell to communist forces in 1975.
Us involvement in the vietnam war 1
The US involvement in the Vietnam War can be divided into 3 stages:
1) 1945-1964 where the US assisted France and later South Vietnam
2) 1964-1968 saw escalation under President Johnson as US troops grew from 15,000 to 500,000
3) 1969-1973 was Nixon's Vietnamization strategy which aimed to gradually withdraw US troops while strengthening South Vietnam.
cold20war20overview.ppt
The Cold War was a period of tension and rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union from 1945-1990. The two superpowers had opposing ideologies of capitalism/democracy versus communism/socialism and were in an arms race to develop powerful nuclear weapons. This led to several proxy wars like the Korean War and Vietnam War as the sides tried to prevent the spread of the other's influence. Crises like the Berlin Blockade and Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world close to nuclear war. The Cold War ended in the late 1980s as reformist leader Gorbachev took power in the USSR and liberalized policies, eventually leading to the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.
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Higher history revision notes - cold war (vietnam and cuba)
Higher history revision notes - cold war (vietnam and cuba)
More from 8th Grade - South Carolina History
South carolina's first and second constitutions
South Carolina's first constitution was adopted before the Declaration of Independence and was meant to be temporary, establishing a bicameral legislature elected by the people and president with veto powers. The second constitution, written after independence, renamed the president to governor, made representation more equal between regions, and removed the Church of England as the official state religion.
Ratification of the constitution
South Carolina's delegates to the ratifying convention supported ratifying the US Constitution even though they did not like all its provisions. The convention was held in Charleston instead of the capital Columbia, allowing Federalists from the Lowcountry to have more influence than Anti-Federalists from the Upcountry. Anti-Federalists opposed a strong central government and feared too much power for elites, while Federalists argued the country needed a strong national government to be influential in foreign affairs and financially stable. South Carolina ultimately ratified the Constitution, becoming the eighth state to join the United States.
Constitutional convention
The document discusses the Articles of Confederation, the first governing framework for the United States, which gave states independence but little cooperation. It led to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 where delegates from South Carolina, including Henry Laurens and Charles Pinckney, supported a stronger national government with three branches and representation based on population rather than equal representation between states. The delegates also agreed to the 3/5 Compromise to determine representation and that the federal government would not regulate the slave trade for 20 years.
First and second continental congresses
The First Continental Congress saw representatives from South Carolina support independence and participate in drafting key documents. South Carolina's delegates argued for exempting the important rice crop from the non-importation agreement. For the Second Continental Congress, South Carolina sent new delegates who initially voted against independence but switched to supporting it on the second vote, though not all in South Carolina favored independence.
Revolutionary battles
The document summarizes three key battles in South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War. The Battle of Camden was a major defeat for the Continental Army as the South Carolina militia retreated from the British forces, leaving almost all of South Carolina under British control. At the Battle of King's Mountain, mountain men ambushed and killed many British and Loyalist soldiers. In the Battle of Cowpens, Andrew Pickens used the militia's reputation for retreating to lure the British into an ambush by the waiting American army, defeating the British and forcing their retreat from South Carolina.
Battle of charleston
The Battle of Charleston involved multiple engagements between British forces attempting to take control of Charleston, and local patriot militias defending the city. The British were initially unsuccessful in their first attack on Fort Moultrie due to the fort's construction from palmetto logs. Later, the British were able to blockade Charleston harbor and force a patriot surrender after cutting off supply lines. In response, local militia leaders like Francis Marion, Thomas Sumter, and Andrew Pickens used guerrilla tactics to harass British forces in the countryside.
First and second continental congresses
The First Continental Congress saw representatives from South Carolina support independence and participate in drafting key documents. South Carolina's delegates argued for exempting the important rice crop from the non-importation agreement. For the Second Continental Congress, South Carolina sent new delegates who initially voted against independence but switched to supporting it on the second vote, though not all in South Carolina favored independence.
Women, native americans, african americans
Women managed farms and plantations or served as messengers and nurses during the revolution, and some lost their homes and fortunes supporting either the Patriot or Loyalist cause. Native Americans initially avoided the war but retaliated against frontier attacks, and many tribes like the Cherokee allied with the British for the promise of land returns. African Americans served in limited non-combat roles for the Continental Army but some joined the British as soldiers in exchange for freedom.
The tea act
The Tea Act gave the East India Tea Company exclusive rights to sell tea in the colonies in order to help the struggling company, but colonists opposed it because it maintained a tax on tea from previous acts and threatened ongoing boycott efforts. In protest, Sons of Liberty members dumped tea cargo from British ships into Boston Harbor, leading Parliament to pass the Intolerable Acts punishing Boston by closing its port.
Stamp act
The British government passed the Stamp Act to tax the American colonies in order to help pay off war debts from the French and Indian War. The colonists protested this tax because they believed they should not have to pay taxes imposed by the British Parliament without their consent or representation. Groups like the Sons of Liberty organized boycotts of British goods, which put pressure on Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act. However, the Stamp Act crisis heightened tensions between Britain and its American colonies over issues of taxation and representation.
Stamp act
The British government passed the Stamp Act to tax the American colonies in order to help pay off war debts from the French and Indian War. The colonists protested this tax because they believed they should not have to pay taxes imposed by the British Parliament without their consent or representation. Groups like the Sons of Liberty organized boycotts of British goods, which put pressure on Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act. However, the Stamp Act crisis heightened tensions between Britain and its American colonies over issues of taxation and representation.
The end of the cold war
The Cold War ended as communist governments failed and reformed in the 1980s-1990s. Most communist countries struggled with economic failures, poverty, and lack of freedoms by the 1980s. Mikhail Gorbachev reformed the Soviet Union with policies of perestroika and glasnost, allowing more economic freedom and criticism of government. This led to anti-communist revolutions in Eastern Europe in 1989 and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Germany was reunified under a democratic government in 1990 as the Soviet Union broke up into 15 countries in 1991, ending the Cold War.
The middle east
The document summarizes the history of imperialism and conflicts in the Middle East from 1945 to the present. It discusses the end of European imperialism, the establishment of Israel and subsequent Arab-Israeli wars, ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Islamic revolutions in Iran and rise of Islamic terrorism. It also outlines the US response including the War on Terror in Afghanistan and Iraq in the aftermath of 9/11 attacks.
Cold war space race
The document discusses the nuclear and space technology race between the United States and Soviet Union during the Cold War. Both nations developed nuclear weapons and feared a nuclear war, leading to an arms race as President Reagan challenged the USSR to increase military spending. In space, the Soviets initially led by launching the first satellite and manned mission while the US gained the advantage by landing astronauts on the moon. Eventually, the two countries began cooperating in space exploration.
Cold war part 3
The Cold War intensified as the U.S. fought to contain the spread of communism through policies like the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan. This involved providing military and economic aid to countries resisting communist takeovers. In response, the Soviet Union formed the Warsaw Pact alliance and communist China was established under Mao Zedong in 1949. Mao then launched disastrous economic campaigns like the Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution that led to millions of deaths from starvation and chaos in China as Mao sought total control.
Cold war part 2
After WWII, Europe was divided between Western and Eastern blocs. The Soviet Union occupied Eastern and Central European countries, setting up communist governments against the will of the people. This created a buffer zone for the USSR and led to the Iron Curtain dividing communist Eastern Europe from non-communist Western Europe. Germany was also divided, with the western zones united as West Germany and the Soviet zone becoming East Germany. Tensions escalated over plans to reunify Germany, leading the Soviets to blockade West Berlin by land, until the Allies circumvented it through the Berlin Airlift. Eventually the Berlin Wall was built to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West.
The cold war part 1
The Cold War was a period of tension between communist nations led by the Soviet Union and capitalist nations led by the United States from 1945 to 1991. The US and USSR had opposing economic systems and governments - the US was a capitalist democracy while the USSR was a communist dictatorship. Each sought to prevent the spread of the other's ideology and influence around the world through military alliances like NATO and the Warsaw Pact.
World war ii part 1
World War II was caused by post-WWI problems and the rise of fascist dictators in Germany, Italy, and Japan. Fascist leaders wanted to build empires and invaded other countries. Britain and France initially tried appeasement and isolationism to avoid war. The war consisted of two main theaters - the European theater involving battles in Europe and North Africa, and the Pacific theater involving battles between Allies and Japan over islands in the Pacific. Geography influenced the strategies of countries like Japan, Germany, Britain, and the Soviet Union during the war.
The rise of totalitarianism
Totalitarianism arose in the 1920s-1930s and was characterized by a dictator having complete control over all aspects of society. Totalitarian leaders in Germany, Italy, the Soviet Union, and Japan came to power by promising to strengthen their countries and restore order. They sought total control over their populations and economies as well as territorial expansion. While Fascist and Communist regimes differed in their economic models, they both featured a totalitarian dictatorship that suppressed individual freedoms and dissent.
The great depression2
The document provides background on the causes and effects of the Great Depression between 1929-1939. It discusses the economic boom in the US in the 1920s, followed by economic struggles in Europe after WWI. The stock market crash of 1929 exacerbated the situation, causing many banks and factories to close and unemployment to rise significantly. Countries responded differently, with the US enacting the New Deal under FDR, Germany becoming a dictatorship under Hitler, and Britain adopting economic retrenchment policies.
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Cold war conflicts
- 2. Korea After WWII, Korea was divided North Korea was communist South Korea was anti-communist
- 3. Korean War (1950-1953) North Koreans invaded South Korea Supplied by USSR and China who wanted to unite the two Koreas under a communist government The United Nations (UN) sent troops (mostly Americans) to protect South Korea and to stop the spread of communism The Chinese sent troops into North Korea to fight the UN Armistice (ceasefire) signed (1953) The border between North and South Korea was set at the 38th Parallel (38 ۫۫ N latitude) Communism was contained and South Korea remained non-communist
- 4. Vietnam Vietnam was divided (1955) North Vietnam was communist Led by Ho Chi Minh Supported by China and the Soviet Union South Vietnam was anti-communist Supported by the U.S. and France
- 5. Vietnam War (1957-1975) Vietnam War (1957-1975) Viet Cong communist guerrillas tried to take over South Vietnam Backed by North Vietnam, China, and USSR
- 6. U.S. involvement in Vietnam (1960s - 1973) U.S. sent money, weapons, and military advisors to South Vietnam U.S. began sending troops to Vietnam (1964) 1.5 million Vietnamese and 58,000 Americans died Americans were bitterly divided over war Anti-war protests push U.S. to end war U.S. withdrew troops from Vietnam (1969-1973) Communists took over South Vietnam (1975) Vietnam reunited as communist nation U.S. failed to contain communism
- 7. Cuba Cuba was communist Led by Fidel Castro Supported by the Soviet Union
- 8. The Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) Soviet Union brought nuclear missiles to Cuba American spy planes took photos of the missile sites Huge threat to U.S. security! Cuba is only 90 miles away from the U.S. Missiles could easily reach major U.S. cities The U.S. and the Soviets came very close to nuclear war U.S. President John F. Kennedy demanded that the Soviets remove the missiles from Cuba Cuba was blockaded by the U.S. navy until the Soviets agreed to remove the missiles Nikita Khrushchev, the Soviet leader, agreed to remove the missiles as long as the U.S. agreed not to invade Cuba and nuclear war was avoided!
- 9. Struggle for Influence in Africa After WWII, African nations began fighting for independence The United States and the Soviet Union competed for influence in the African countries Gave money and military aid Tried to spread their ideas Some African nations chose not to take sides