The documents discuss several key events and agreements around the beginning of the Cold War, including the Atlantic Charter in 1941, the Yalta Conference in 1945, and the Potsdam Conference in 1945. It also provides timelines of major Cold War events from the 1940s through the 1980s, including the Berlin Blockade, formation of NATO, Soviet acquisition of nuclear weapons, Korean War, Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam War, and collapse of Soviet control in Eastern Europe in 1989.
Gerald Ford became the 38th President of the United States in 1974 after Nixon resigned. Ford had a long political career in the House before becoming Vice President. As President, Ford faced challenges including high inflation, a recession, and ending U.S. involvement in Vietnam. He granted Nixon a full pardon for any Watergate crimes to help the country move on from the scandal.
1. The United States pursued an aggressive role in Latin America after the Spanish-American War, encouraging investment and political influence. This engendered anti-American sentiment as native populations felt their independence threatened.
2. Theodore Roosevelt expanded the Monroe Doctrine with his Roosevelt Corollary, asserting America's right to intervene to prevent European intervention and promote stability. He used "big stick diplomacy" backed by military force.
3. Woodrow Wilson proclaimed a policy of "moral diplomacy" but still intervened in Mexico and elsewhere in Latin America, sending troops after attacks along the Mexican border.
The document summarizes how the issue of slavery divided the Union in the mid-1800s. Conflict arose over whether to allow slavery in new western territories. The Wilmot Proviso and Compromise of 1850 attempted to address this but failed to resolve the issue. Tensions increased further following the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act and Kansas-Nebraska Act, as well as the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dred Scott case that denied citizenship to African Americans. Debates between Lincoln and Douglas also highlighted the growing divisions over slavery that would ultimately lead the nation into civil war.
The Red Scare refers to two periods of intense anti-communist sentiment in the United States in the 20th century. During World War I and again in the late 1940s through 1950s, there was widespread fear of communist infiltration of the US government. This led to investigations and persecution of suspected communists, such as Ethel and Julius Rosenberg who were executed for espionage, and Alger Hiss who was accused of being a communist spy. The government implemented loyalty programs and acts restricting immigration to crack down on communist threats during the Cold War era.
Harry S. Truman was the 33rd president of the United States. He took office in 1945 after Franklin Roosevelt died. As president, Truman faced major decisions including dropping the atomic bombs on Japan to end WWII, starting NATO and the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe, and fighting communism through policies like the Truman Doctrine. He won an unlikely reelection victory in 1948. During his second term, Truman sent troops to Korea and fired General MacArthur, faced accusations of communism from Senator McCarthy, and oversaw the rebuilding of the White House. After leaving office in 1953, Truman worked to establish his presidential library and later died in 1972.
This document summarizes the strategies used by minority groups in the Progressive Era to combat discrimination and protect their rights. It discusses the formation of organizations like the NAACP, Urban League, Anti-Defamation League, and mutualistas by African Americans, Jews, Mexican Americans, and others to advocate for their communities through legal challenges, job assistance, and other programs. While Progressives aimed to assimilate immigrants through Americanization, their efforts were often insensitive and failed to recognize minority cultures, leading these groups to organize in self-defense during this era of increasing discrimination.
Theodore Roosevelt believed in American interventionism and naval strength. He helped negotiate an end to the Russo-Japanese War and sent the Great White Fleet around the world. Roosevelt also announced the Roosevelt Corollary expanding America's right to intervene in Latin America and took control of the Panama Canal Zone. Woodrow Wilson initially kept America neutral in WWI but Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram led Wilson to declare war in 1917.
The document summarizes the key causes and events of the Spanish-American War. The main causes were the publication of an insulting letter about President McKinley, the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana harbor in 1898, and eyewitness reports of Spain's oppressive reconcentration policy in Cuba. The war lasted only 6 months from 1898 to 1899 and resulted in U.S. control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines after Spain surrendered.
Gerald Ford became the 38th President of the United States in 1974 after Nixon resigned. Ford had a long political career in the House before becoming Vice President. As President, Ford faced challenges including high inflation, a recession, and ending U.S. involvement in Vietnam. He granted Nixon a full pardon for any Watergate crimes to help the country move on from the scandal.
1. The United States pursued an aggressive role in Latin America after the Spanish-American War, encouraging investment and political influence. This engendered anti-American sentiment as native populations felt their independence threatened.
2. Theodore Roosevelt expanded the Monroe Doctrine with his Roosevelt Corollary, asserting America's right to intervene to prevent European intervention and promote stability. He used "big stick diplomacy" backed by military force.
3. Woodrow Wilson proclaimed a policy of "moral diplomacy" but still intervened in Mexico and elsewhere in Latin America, sending troops after attacks along the Mexican border.
The document summarizes how the issue of slavery divided the Union in the mid-1800s. Conflict arose over whether to allow slavery in new western territories. The Wilmot Proviso and Compromise of 1850 attempted to address this but failed to resolve the issue. Tensions increased further following the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act and Kansas-Nebraska Act, as well as the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dred Scott case that denied citizenship to African Americans. Debates between Lincoln and Douglas also highlighted the growing divisions over slavery that would ultimately lead the nation into civil war.
The Red Scare refers to two periods of intense anti-communist sentiment in the United States in the 20th century. During World War I and again in the late 1940s through 1950s, there was widespread fear of communist infiltration of the US government. This led to investigations and persecution of suspected communists, such as Ethel and Julius Rosenberg who were executed for espionage, and Alger Hiss who was accused of being a communist spy. The government implemented loyalty programs and acts restricting immigration to crack down on communist threats during the Cold War era.
Harry S. Truman was the 33rd president of the United States. He took office in 1945 after Franklin Roosevelt died. As president, Truman faced major decisions including dropping the atomic bombs on Japan to end WWII, starting NATO and the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe, and fighting communism through policies like the Truman Doctrine. He won an unlikely reelection victory in 1948. During his second term, Truman sent troops to Korea and fired General MacArthur, faced accusations of communism from Senator McCarthy, and oversaw the rebuilding of the White House. After leaving office in 1953, Truman worked to establish his presidential library and later died in 1972.
This document summarizes the strategies used by minority groups in the Progressive Era to combat discrimination and protect their rights. It discusses the formation of organizations like the NAACP, Urban League, Anti-Defamation League, and mutualistas by African Americans, Jews, Mexican Americans, and others to advocate for their communities through legal challenges, job assistance, and other programs. While Progressives aimed to assimilate immigrants through Americanization, their efforts were often insensitive and failed to recognize minority cultures, leading these groups to organize in self-defense during this era of increasing discrimination.
Theodore Roosevelt believed in American interventionism and naval strength. He helped negotiate an end to the Russo-Japanese War and sent the Great White Fleet around the world. Roosevelt also announced the Roosevelt Corollary expanding America's right to intervene in Latin America and took control of the Panama Canal Zone. Woodrow Wilson initially kept America neutral in WWI but Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram led Wilson to declare war in 1917.
The document summarizes the key causes and events of the Spanish-American War. The main causes were the publication of an insulting letter about President McKinley, the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana harbor in 1898, and eyewitness reports of Spain's oppressive reconcentration policy in Cuba. The war lasted only 6 months from 1898 to 1899 and resulted in U.S. control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines after Spain surrendered.
1. The United States extended its influence in Asia through imperialism following the Spanish-American War. It decided to retain control of the Philippines, which led to an insurrection by Filipino nationalists. The U.S. responded with brutal tactics.
2. In China, the U.S. opposed European spheres of influence through the Open Door Policy. However, nationalist anger grew due to the multinational response to the 1900 Boxer Rebellion.
3. President Roosevelt demonstrated America's growing power by negotiating an end to the 1904 Russo-Japanese War and sending the Great White Fleet on a world cruise in 1907.
The Cuban Missile Crisis arose when U.S. spy planes discovered Soviet nuclear missiles installed in Cuba, just 90 miles from Florida. President John F. Kennedy imposed a naval blockade of Cuba and demanded the missiles' removal. For 13 days, the U.S. and USSR brought the world to the brink of nuclear war before the Soviets removed the missiles, easing tensions. The crisis highlighted the dangers of the Cold War and led to new communication between the superpowers.
The Vietnam War began in 1954 as an effort by the United States to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. Under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, U.S. involvement escalated through military advising and direct combat troops. The 1968 Tet Offensive turned U.S. public opinion against the war as it showed the Viet Cong were not close to defeat. Growing anti-war protests and the release of the Pentagon Papers further eroded support. Under President Nixon, Vietnamization transitioned fighting to the South Vietnamese army but Saigon fell to North Vietnam in 1975, marking the end of the war.
1. The Spanish-American War was caused by American interests in Cuba, the Yellow Press' sensationalized reports of Spanish atrocities, and rising American imperialism.
2. The U.S. defeated Spain and gained control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
3. However, debate arose over American imperialism and whether controlling colonies aligned with principles of self-government.
John F. Kennedy served as president from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. His presidency was dubbed "Camelot" and aimed to foster a New Frontier of economic reform. Kennedy met with Khrushchev to discuss Berlin but two months later the Berlin Wall was erected. The failed Bay of Pigs invasion aimed to overthrow Fidel Castro in Cuba but ended with Cuban forces being killed or captured. The Cuban Missile Crisis, where the Soviet Union installed nuclear missiles in Cuba, brought the U.S. and Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war until a deal was struck for the Soviets to remove the missiles.
President Carter faced many domestic and foreign policy challenges during his presidency from 1977-1981. Domestically, he tried to tackle high inflation and unemployment by developing a national energy policy focused on conservation and alternative energy. However, inflation continued to rise. He had some environmental successes but the Three Mile Island incident increased concerns about nuclear power. In foreign policy, Carter recognized China, pursued arms limitations with the USSR, and brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel. However, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and Iranian hostage crisis undermined his presidency and contributed to his loss in the 1980 election.
Post-war United States faced rising inflation, race riots, and fear of communism. The Red Scare led to crackdowns on labor unions and immigration restrictions. Prohibition failed to stop drinking and empowered organized crime. Women gained suffrage and new social freedoms as flappers. The Roaring 20s saw economic growth through mass production, consumerism, and credit. New technologies like cars, radios, and airplanes transformed society.
The Cold War was an ideological struggle between capitalist Western nations led by the US and communist Eastern bloc nations led by the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1990. They engaged in espionage, an arms race including nuclear weapons, and competing for influence in the Third World. This rivalry included events like the Berlin Blockade, formation of NATO and Warsaw Pact alliances, Soviet launch of Sputnik satellite, Cuban Missile Crisis, and US involvement in Vietnam War until the fall of the Berlin Wall helped end the Cold War.
The document outlines the origins and ideals of the Democratic and Whig parties in the early 1800s. Both parties originated as factions that split from the Democratic-Republican party after the 1824 election. The Democrats, led by Andrew Jackson, favored states' rights and opposed federal involvement in economic matters. The Whigs supported a stronger federal government and policies like tariffs and internal improvements. This rivalry between the Democrats and Whigs established the Second Party System and shaped politics in the United States.
This covers all of how America got into World War One through how we helped end the war in Europe. It also at the end discusses the treaty of Versailles.
Reagan's 1980 election resulted from a dramatic conservative shift to the right in American politics, including a loss of confidence in liberal, New Deal, and Great Society programs and priorities that had dominated the national agenda since the 1930s.
Domestically, the Reagan administration enacted a major tax cut, sought to cut non-military spending, and eliminated federal regulations. The administration's economic policies, known as "Reaganomics", were inspired by supply-side economics. The combination of tax cuts and an increase in defense spending led to budget deficits, and the federal debt increased significantly during Reagan's tenure. Reagan signed the Tax Reform Act of 1986 (which simplified the tax code by reducing rates and removing several tax breaks) and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Reagan also appointed more federal judges than any other president, including four Supreme Court Justices.
Reagan's foreign policy stance was resolutely anti-communist; its plan of action, known as the Reagan Doctrine, sought to roll back the global influence of the Soviet Union in an attempt to end the Cold War. Under this doctrine, the Reagan administration initiated a massive buildup of the United States military; promoted new technologies such as missile defense systems; and, in 1983, undertook an invasion of Grenada, the first major overseas action by U.S. troops since the end of the Vietnam War. The administration also created controversy by granting aid to paramilitary forces seeking to overthrow leftist governments, particularly in war-torn Central America and Afghanistan. Specifically, the Reagan administration engaged in covert arms sales to Iran to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua that were fighting to overthrow their nation's socialist government; the resulting scandal led to the conviction or resignation of several administration officials. During Reagan's second term, he sought closer relations with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, and the two leaders signed a major arms control agreement known as the INF Treaty.
Franklin Roosevelt was president of the US during WWII. While he prepared for war, the US maintained an isolationist policy due to events like WWI and the Great Depression. Japan wanted to conquer Asia and signed a pact with Germany. Tensions rose as the US cut off exports to Japan. On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, destroying many ships and killing over 2,400 Americans. The attack brought the US into WWII but some damage could have been worse if more waves were sent. It cemented support for the war in the US.
Truman attempted to continue FDR's New Deal programs through his "Fair Deal", which proposed expanding social programs, but faced significant opposition from Republicans. He struggled with reconversion to a peacetime economy after WWII. Truman surprisingly won reelection in 1948 against Republican Thomas Dewey. Eisenhower used a calm demeanor and advocated for balanced budgets and tax cuts as President from 1953-1961. His emphasis on fiscal conservatism was termed "Modern Republicanism". He responded to the Soviet launch of Sputnik by creating NASA and passing education reforms to improve U.S. technology and education competitiveness.
An extensive review of the North in terms of the industry and inventions from appliances to the telegraph and more. A must for studying the Civil War. Well done
Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia. During the Cold War era, Vietnam was divided into North Vietnam and South Vietnam along the 17th parallel. North Vietnam was communist while South Vietnam was democratic and backed by the United States. Despite U.S. involvement and bombing campaigns, North Vietnam and the Viet Cong defeated South Vietnam and unified the country under communist rule in 1975. The Vietnam War resulted in over 3 million deaths and had lasting impacts on both Vietnam and the United States.
Jimmy Carter's presidency was marked by several key events and challenges:
1) He brokered the historic Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel in 1978.
2) However, his presidency was hampered by stagflation, the Iran hostage crisis, and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
3) He lost his bid for reelection in 1980 to Ronald Reagan in a landslide as Americans had lost confidence in his leadership.
The Civil Rights Movement
Outline presentation
Introduction
Content
Historical context of Civil Rights Movement
Some of significant movement
The Success and Limitations of the Civil Rights Movement
Quiz
Historical context
The 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments were suppose to protect the rights of African Americans under the U.S. Constitution…
But they did not because of a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court…
- Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States and tried to keep the country out of World War I while in office before 1917. He passed several domestic reforms like the Federal Reserve System and regulating big business.
- In April 1917, Wilson asked Congress for a declaration of war against Germany after two years of neutrality. The US entered World War I to defeat German militarism and establish a just peace.
- Wilson helped create the League of Nations after the war to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts. He saw American involvement in the war as a way to make the world safe for democracy.
The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, ended the Revolutionary War between Britain and the United States and granted independence and sovereignty to the original 13 American colonies. Key representatives from Britain and the U.S. negotiated the treaty in Paris over several months, establishing boundaries between the countries, fishing rights, debt repayment, and the return of property and prisoners of war. The 10 articles of the treaty outlined the terms of peace between the former colonies and Britain.
Gerald Ford was born Leslie Lynch King Jr. in Omaha, Nebraska and moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan at age 2. He was a five-sport athlete in high school and played football at the University of Michigan, where he was the 1933 national champion. Ford received a law degree from Yale University and served in WWII before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1949, serving until he became Vice President under Nixon in 1973. As president, Ford pardoned Nixon for his role in the Watergate scandal in an attempt to help the nation heal. However, his approval ratings dropped as a result. In foreign policy, Ford sought to reassert U.S. strength globally after the Vietnam War and
The document provides a timeline and overview of key events during the Cold War period from 1945 to 1990. It describes early agreements and divisions between Western allies and the Soviet Union following World War II, the emergence of tensions and conflicts that characterized the Cold War, and finally the reforms under Gorbachev that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Major events covered include the Yalta and Potsdam conferences, the Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, NATO and Warsaw Pact formations, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam War, Prague Spring, and arms limitation talks between the US and USSR.
The document summarizes key events and individuals related to the Cold War in the late 1940s and 1950s:
- The Truman Doctrine of 1947 promised US support to countries resisting communism and led to the policy of containment of communism. This aided Greece in defeating communist guerrillas.
- The Marshall Plan (1947-1948) provided US aid to Western Europe to rebuild after WWII and prevent the spread of communism.
- Events like the Berlin Blockade (1948-1949) and formation of NATO (1949) increased tensions between the US and USSR in Europe.
- The Korean War (1950-1953) further escalated Cold War hostilities as US and UN forces fought against North Korea and
1. The United States extended its influence in Asia through imperialism following the Spanish-American War. It decided to retain control of the Philippines, which led to an insurrection by Filipino nationalists. The U.S. responded with brutal tactics.
2. In China, the U.S. opposed European spheres of influence through the Open Door Policy. However, nationalist anger grew due to the multinational response to the 1900 Boxer Rebellion.
3. President Roosevelt demonstrated America's growing power by negotiating an end to the 1904 Russo-Japanese War and sending the Great White Fleet on a world cruise in 1907.
The Cuban Missile Crisis arose when U.S. spy planes discovered Soviet nuclear missiles installed in Cuba, just 90 miles from Florida. President John F. Kennedy imposed a naval blockade of Cuba and demanded the missiles' removal. For 13 days, the U.S. and USSR brought the world to the brink of nuclear war before the Soviets removed the missiles, easing tensions. The crisis highlighted the dangers of the Cold War and led to new communication between the superpowers.
The Vietnam War began in 1954 as an effort by the United States to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. Under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, U.S. involvement escalated through military advising and direct combat troops. The 1968 Tet Offensive turned U.S. public opinion against the war as it showed the Viet Cong were not close to defeat. Growing anti-war protests and the release of the Pentagon Papers further eroded support. Under President Nixon, Vietnamization transitioned fighting to the South Vietnamese army but Saigon fell to North Vietnam in 1975, marking the end of the war.
1. The Spanish-American War was caused by American interests in Cuba, the Yellow Press' sensationalized reports of Spanish atrocities, and rising American imperialism.
2. The U.S. defeated Spain and gained control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
3. However, debate arose over American imperialism and whether controlling colonies aligned with principles of self-government.
John F. Kennedy served as president from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. His presidency was dubbed "Camelot" and aimed to foster a New Frontier of economic reform. Kennedy met with Khrushchev to discuss Berlin but two months later the Berlin Wall was erected. The failed Bay of Pigs invasion aimed to overthrow Fidel Castro in Cuba but ended with Cuban forces being killed or captured. The Cuban Missile Crisis, where the Soviet Union installed nuclear missiles in Cuba, brought the U.S. and Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war until a deal was struck for the Soviets to remove the missiles.
President Carter faced many domestic and foreign policy challenges during his presidency from 1977-1981. Domestically, he tried to tackle high inflation and unemployment by developing a national energy policy focused on conservation and alternative energy. However, inflation continued to rise. He had some environmental successes but the Three Mile Island incident increased concerns about nuclear power. In foreign policy, Carter recognized China, pursued arms limitations with the USSR, and brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel. However, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and Iranian hostage crisis undermined his presidency and contributed to his loss in the 1980 election.
Post-war United States faced rising inflation, race riots, and fear of communism. The Red Scare led to crackdowns on labor unions and immigration restrictions. Prohibition failed to stop drinking and empowered organized crime. Women gained suffrage and new social freedoms as flappers. The Roaring 20s saw economic growth through mass production, consumerism, and credit. New technologies like cars, radios, and airplanes transformed society.
The Cold War was an ideological struggle between capitalist Western nations led by the US and communist Eastern bloc nations led by the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1990. They engaged in espionage, an arms race including nuclear weapons, and competing for influence in the Third World. This rivalry included events like the Berlin Blockade, formation of NATO and Warsaw Pact alliances, Soviet launch of Sputnik satellite, Cuban Missile Crisis, and US involvement in Vietnam War until the fall of the Berlin Wall helped end the Cold War.
The document outlines the origins and ideals of the Democratic and Whig parties in the early 1800s. Both parties originated as factions that split from the Democratic-Republican party after the 1824 election. The Democrats, led by Andrew Jackson, favored states' rights and opposed federal involvement in economic matters. The Whigs supported a stronger federal government and policies like tariffs and internal improvements. This rivalry between the Democrats and Whigs established the Second Party System and shaped politics in the United States.
This covers all of how America got into World War One through how we helped end the war in Europe. It also at the end discusses the treaty of Versailles.
Reagan's 1980 election resulted from a dramatic conservative shift to the right in American politics, including a loss of confidence in liberal, New Deal, and Great Society programs and priorities that had dominated the national agenda since the 1930s.
Domestically, the Reagan administration enacted a major tax cut, sought to cut non-military spending, and eliminated federal regulations. The administration's economic policies, known as "Reaganomics", were inspired by supply-side economics. The combination of tax cuts and an increase in defense spending led to budget deficits, and the federal debt increased significantly during Reagan's tenure. Reagan signed the Tax Reform Act of 1986 (which simplified the tax code by reducing rates and removing several tax breaks) and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Reagan also appointed more federal judges than any other president, including four Supreme Court Justices.
Reagan's foreign policy stance was resolutely anti-communist; its plan of action, known as the Reagan Doctrine, sought to roll back the global influence of the Soviet Union in an attempt to end the Cold War. Under this doctrine, the Reagan administration initiated a massive buildup of the United States military; promoted new technologies such as missile defense systems; and, in 1983, undertook an invasion of Grenada, the first major overseas action by U.S. troops since the end of the Vietnam War. The administration also created controversy by granting aid to paramilitary forces seeking to overthrow leftist governments, particularly in war-torn Central America and Afghanistan. Specifically, the Reagan administration engaged in covert arms sales to Iran to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua that were fighting to overthrow their nation's socialist government; the resulting scandal led to the conviction or resignation of several administration officials. During Reagan's second term, he sought closer relations with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, and the two leaders signed a major arms control agreement known as the INF Treaty.
Franklin Roosevelt was president of the US during WWII. While he prepared for war, the US maintained an isolationist policy due to events like WWI and the Great Depression. Japan wanted to conquer Asia and signed a pact with Germany. Tensions rose as the US cut off exports to Japan. On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, destroying many ships and killing over 2,400 Americans. The attack brought the US into WWII but some damage could have been worse if more waves were sent. It cemented support for the war in the US.
Truman attempted to continue FDR's New Deal programs through his "Fair Deal", which proposed expanding social programs, but faced significant opposition from Republicans. He struggled with reconversion to a peacetime economy after WWII. Truman surprisingly won reelection in 1948 against Republican Thomas Dewey. Eisenhower used a calm demeanor and advocated for balanced budgets and tax cuts as President from 1953-1961. His emphasis on fiscal conservatism was termed "Modern Republicanism". He responded to the Soviet launch of Sputnik by creating NASA and passing education reforms to improve U.S. technology and education competitiveness.
An extensive review of the North in terms of the industry and inventions from appliances to the telegraph and more. A must for studying the Civil War. Well done
Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia. During the Cold War era, Vietnam was divided into North Vietnam and South Vietnam along the 17th parallel. North Vietnam was communist while South Vietnam was democratic and backed by the United States. Despite U.S. involvement and bombing campaigns, North Vietnam and the Viet Cong defeated South Vietnam and unified the country under communist rule in 1975. The Vietnam War resulted in over 3 million deaths and had lasting impacts on both Vietnam and the United States.
Jimmy Carter's presidency was marked by several key events and challenges:
1) He brokered the historic Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel in 1978.
2) However, his presidency was hampered by stagflation, the Iran hostage crisis, and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
3) He lost his bid for reelection in 1980 to Ronald Reagan in a landslide as Americans had lost confidence in his leadership.
The Civil Rights Movement
Outline presentation
Introduction
Content
Historical context of Civil Rights Movement
Some of significant movement
The Success and Limitations of the Civil Rights Movement
Quiz
Historical context
The 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments were suppose to protect the rights of African Americans under the U.S. Constitution…
But they did not because of a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court…
- Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States and tried to keep the country out of World War I while in office before 1917. He passed several domestic reforms like the Federal Reserve System and regulating big business.
- In April 1917, Wilson asked Congress for a declaration of war against Germany after two years of neutrality. The US entered World War I to defeat German militarism and establish a just peace.
- Wilson helped create the League of Nations after the war to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts. He saw American involvement in the war as a way to make the world safe for democracy.
The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, ended the Revolutionary War between Britain and the United States and granted independence and sovereignty to the original 13 American colonies. Key representatives from Britain and the U.S. negotiated the treaty in Paris over several months, establishing boundaries between the countries, fishing rights, debt repayment, and the return of property and prisoners of war. The 10 articles of the treaty outlined the terms of peace between the former colonies and Britain.
Gerald Ford was born Leslie Lynch King Jr. in Omaha, Nebraska and moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan at age 2. He was a five-sport athlete in high school and played football at the University of Michigan, where he was the 1933 national champion. Ford received a law degree from Yale University and served in WWII before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1949, serving until he became Vice President under Nixon in 1973. As president, Ford pardoned Nixon for his role in the Watergate scandal in an attempt to help the nation heal. However, his approval ratings dropped as a result. In foreign policy, Ford sought to reassert U.S. strength globally after the Vietnam War and
The document provides a timeline and overview of key events during the Cold War period from 1945 to 1990. It describes early agreements and divisions between Western allies and the Soviet Union following World War II, the emergence of tensions and conflicts that characterized the Cold War, and finally the reforms under Gorbachev that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Major events covered include the Yalta and Potsdam conferences, the Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, NATO and Warsaw Pact formations, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam War, Prague Spring, and arms limitation talks between the US and USSR.
The document summarizes key events and individuals related to the Cold War in the late 1940s and 1950s:
- The Truman Doctrine of 1947 promised US support to countries resisting communism and led to the policy of containment of communism. This aided Greece in defeating communist guerrillas.
- The Marshall Plan (1947-1948) provided US aid to Western Europe to rebuild after WWII and prevent the spread of communism.
- Events like the Berlin Blockade (1948-1949) and formation of NATO (1949) increased tensions between the US and USSR in Europe.
- The Korean War (1950-1953) further escalated Cold War hostilities as US and UN forces fought against North Korea and
The document provides a detailed overview of major global political and military events from 1945 to 1979 during the Cold War era. Some key developments include: the division of Europe and Germany after WWII; the founding of international organizations like the UN and NATO; decolonization movements and independence struggles across Asia and Africa; conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, and other regions influenced by superpower rivalry; escalating arms races; and periods of both increased tensions and attempts at détente between the U.S. and USSR. The timeline traces the spread of communism and rise of new nations amid ongoing ideological clashes and proxy wars between Western capitalist and Eastern communist blocs during this pivotal period.
The document provides a detailed overview of major global political and military events from the late 19th century to the late 20th century. It summarizes the rise of ideologies like liberalism, conservatism, fascism, socialism, communism and their spread in different regions post-World War 1. It then focuses on key events of the Cold War era between Western nations led by the US and Eastern nations led by the Soviet Union, including various conflicts, arms races, space missions, reforms and negotiations between the two sides. Decolonization movements and new nations in Asia and Africa are also covered.
The document outlines the major events and time periods of the Cold War from 1945-1992. It was a war of ideologies between democracy led by the United States and its allies, and communism led by the Soviet Union. Key events included the establishment of NATO in 1949, the Korean War from 1950-1953, the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, Soviet domination of Eastern Europe after WWII, and the fall of communism in Eastern Europe and dissolution of the Soviet Union from 1989-1991.
The document discusses the origins and early events of the Cold War between the US and Soviet Union from 1945-1953. Key events included Stalin establishing communist governments in Eastern Europe, Churchill's "Iron Curtain" speech, the Truman Doctrine of containment against Soviet expansion, the Marshall Plan to rebuild Western Europe, and the Berlin Blockade. It also covers the establishment of NATO in 1949 and events leading up to the start of the Korean War in 1950.
The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and Soviet Union from 1945-1990. It involved ideological and strategic struggles over democracy vs communism and capitalism vs socialism. Though allies in WWII, the US and USSR had differing goals for postwar Europe that increased tensions. This led to an arms race, space race, and proxy wars as the two superpowers competed for global influence and tried to contain the spread of the other's ideology through policies like the Truman and Eisenhower Doctrines. Events like the Berlin Blockade, U-2 incident, and failed Bay of Pigs invasion heightened Cold War tensions.
The document summarizes major events in world history from 1945 to 1962 related to the end of World War 2 and rise of the Cold War between the US and Soviet Union. It describes the US dropping atomic bombs on Japan in 1945 and USSR invading Manchuria, leading to Japan's surrender. It then outlines the political ideologies that emerged like liberalism, conservatism, fascism, socialism, communism and their key attributes. Major postwar conferences and the division of Germany and Korea are also summarized.
The Cold War was a decades-long geopolitical struggle between the US and USSR that began after WWII. Key events included the division of Germany and Berlin, formation of opposing military alliances like NATO and Warsaw Pact, arms and space races, proxy wars, and periods of heightened tensions like the Cuban Missile Crisis that brought the world close to nuclear war. Attempts at détente saw some arms control agreements in later decades but the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 interrupted the thaw in relations.
The Cold War began after WWII as tensions grew between the US and Soviet Union due to their differing goals of security and democracy. This led to an era of confrontation as the two nations competed for influence in Europe and other parts of the world. The tensions were exacerbated by events like the Soviet takeover of Eastern Europe, the Berlin Blockade, the creation of NATO, and China becoming communist. The Korean War further heightened fears of communism's spread. During this early Cold War period, the Red Scare led to widespread paranoia in the US regarding communist infiltration.
The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and Soviet Union from 1945-1991. It involved proxy wars, espionage, massive military buildups, and ideological battles between capitalism and communism. Key events included the Berlin Blockade, Korean War, Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam War, and Space Race, as the two superpowers competed for global influence and tried to spread their opposing economic/political systems.
The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and Soviet Union from 1945-1990. It involved ideological and strategic competition between capitalism and democracy (US) versus communism and socialism (USSR). Some key events included the division of Germany and Berlin after WWII, the Truman Doctrine providing aid to countries resisting communism, the Marshall Plan rebuilding Western Europe, the Warsaw Pact alliance opposing NATO, and arms and space races increasing military tensions.
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.
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 supported opposing forces. 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.
The document summarizes key European developments from 1947-1949 that contributed to the escalation of tensions during the Cold War. It describes how disagreements over the administration of Berlin led the USSR to blockade land access to the city, though the Berlin Airlift allowed it to survive. It also notes the formation of West Germany and East Germany as separate states, and the USSR's consolidation of control over Eastern Europe. The successful Soviet nuclear test in 1949 alarmed the West and marked the start of an arms race between the two sides.
This document provides an overview of the origins of the Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union following World War II. It discusses the wartime alliance between the US, Britain, and Soviet Union which was pragmatic but lacked trust. At conferences like Tehran, Yalta, and Potsdam, the Allied leaders were unable to resolve disagreements over the post-war structure of Europe. As the Soviets exerted control over Eastern Europe, tensions rose further and the Cold War began, marked by the Iron Curtain speech in 1946 and the formation of opposing military alliances like NATO.
The Cold War was the strained relationship between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. from 1945 until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Key events included the Berlin Blockade, Marshall Plan, NATO alliance, Korean War, Cuban Missile Crisis, and arms limitation treaties. The Cold War was characterized by ideological and military tensions but no direct armed conflict between the two superpowers, as both had nuclear weapons leading to the threat of mutual destruction. The relationship transitioned to détente in the 1970s and ended with the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, bringing the bipolar world to a close.
The Cold War was a decades-long ideological and geopolitical struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union that began following World War II. Key events that deepened tensions included Stalin reneging on allowing free elections in Eastern Europe, the Berlin Blockade, McCarthyism in the US, and the space race highlighted by the launch of Sputnik. Major crises like the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the two superpowers to the brink of nuclear war. Throughout the Cold War both sides sought to spread their influence and contain the other through military alliances like NATO and the Warsaw Pact as well as policies like containment and détente.
The Cold War emerged from tensions between the Soviet Union and Western allies over the shape of the post-World War 2 order. Disagreements at conferences in Tehran, Yalta, and Potsdam failed to establish consensus. The Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan sought to contain Soviet influence in Europe while mobilizing support for Western-aligned governments. The division of Germany and Berlin blockade heightened East-West tensions. The emergence of nuclear weapons and communist victories in China exacerbated fears, fueling anti-communist investigations in the US. The stalemated Korean War saw limited mobilization and control of industry under Truman. McCarthyism intensified the crusade against communist subversion through 1950s.
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After Watergate, Gerald Ford assumed the presidency but was unable to curb inflation or the economic difficulties of the time. His pardon of Nixon hurt his popularity and he lost the 1976 election to Jimmy Carter. Carter emphasized human rights but faced challenges like inflation, fuel shortages, and the Iran hostage crisis. This hurt his reelection bid, which was won by Ronald Reagan in 1980. Reagan implemented conservative policies like tax cuts and military spending increases. He faced challenges like budget deficits and scandals but remained popular. The Cold War began to thaw under Gorbachev's reforms in the Soviet Union. George H. W. Bush succeeded Reagan but faced a recession and the Gulf War during his term.
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Cold war project Chapter 27 Period 5
1.
2. Atlantic Charter in 1941
– No territorial changes without consent of the people concerned
– Restoration of sovereign rights and self-government
– Access to raw materials for all nations
– World economic cooperation
– Freedom from fear and want
– Disarmament of aggressors.
Yalta Conference in February 4-11, 1945
• Allow the liberated leaders of Europe to form independent, democratically-elected governments
• Stalin agrees to enter the war against Japan in exchange for Soviet annexation of the Kurile Islands, half of Sahkilin Islands,
and portions of Korea.
• United States and Britain will recognize the independence of Outer Mongolia from China, and allow Soviet annexation of
Poland.
• Stalin demands $20 billion in reparations from Germany.
Potsdam Conference in July 26, 1945
• Proclamation by the U.S., Great Britain and China, the three main powers then fighting Japan
• "Potsdam Declaration" described Japan's present perilous condition, gave the terms for her surrender and stated the Allies'
intentions concerning her postwar status.
• It ended with an ultimatum: Japan must immediately agree to unconditionally surrender, or face "prompt and utter
destruction.
• The United Nations charter drafted at a conference of fifty nations beginning April 25, 1945, in San Francisco.
3. • Potsdam Conference, July-August 1945
• Group photograph of the "Big Three"
heads of government at Potsdam,
Germany, circa 28 July -- 1 August 1945
• .Those present are (from left to right):
• British Prime Minister Clement Atlee;
• U.S. President Harry S. Truman;
• Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin.
4. Timeline of the Cold War
1940s
1945: February 4-11-- Yalta Conference Cold War Begins
1945: August 6 -- United States first used atomic bomb in war
1945: August 8 -- Russia enters war against Japan
1945: August 14 -- Japanese surrender End of World War II
1946: March -- Winston Churchill delivers "Iron Curtain" Speech
1947: March -- Truman declares active role in Greek Civil War
1947: June -- Marshall Plan is announced
1948: February -- Communist takeover in Czechoslovakia
1948: June 24 -- Berlin Blockade begins
1949: July -- NATO ratified
1949: May 12 -- Berlin Blockade ends
1949: September -- Mao Zedong, a Communist, takes control of China
1949: September -- Soviets explode first atomic bomb
5. Timeline- cont.
• 1950s
• 1950: February -- Joe McCarthy begins Communist witch hunt
• 1950: June --Korean War begins
• 1951: January 12 -- Federal Civil Defense Administration established
• 1953: June 19 -- Rosenberg executions
• 1953: July -- Korean War ends
• 1954: March -- KGB established1954 -- CIA helps overthrow unfriendly regimes in
Iran and Guatemala
• 1954: July -- Vietnam split at 17th parallel
• 1955: May -- Warsaw Pact formed
• 1956: October - November -- Rebellion put down in Communist Hungary. Egypt
took control of Suez Canal; U.S. refused to help take it back
• 1957: October 4 -- Sputnik launched into orbit
• 1958: November -- Khrushchev demands withdrawal of troops from Berlin
• 1959: January -- Cuba taken over by Fidel Castro
• 1959: September -- Khrushchev visits United States; denied access to Disneyland
6. Timeline- cont.
• 1960s
• 1960: May -- Soviet Union reveals that U.S. spy plane was shot down over Soviet territory
• 1960: November -- John F. Kennedy elected President
• 1961: April -- Bay of Pigs invasion
• 1961: July -- Kennedy requests 25% spending increase for military
• 1961: August 13 -- Berlin border closed
• 1961: August 17 -- Construction of Berlin Wall begins1962: -- U.S. involvement in Vietnam
increased1962: October -- Cuban Missile Crisis1963: July -- Nuclear Test Ban
• Treaty ratified
• 1963: November -- President Kennedy assassinated in Dallas, Texas
• 1964: August -- Gulf of Tonkin inciden
• t1965: April -- U.S. Marines sent to Dominican Republic to fight Communism
• 1965: July -- Announcement of dispatching of 150,000 U.S. troops to Vietnam
• 1968: January -- North Korea captured U.S.S. Pueblo
• 1968: August -- Soviet troops crush Czechoslovakian revolt
• 1969: July 20 -- Apollo 11 lands on the moon
7. Timeline- cont.
• 1970s
• 1970: April -- President Nixon extends Vietnam War to Cambodia
• 1972: July -- SALT I signed
• 1973: January -- Cease fire in Vietnam between North Vietnam and
United States
• 1973: September -- United States helps overthrow Chile government
• 1973: October -- Egypt and Syria attack Israel; Egypt requests Soviet
aid
• 1974: August -- President Nixon resigns
• 1975: April 17 -- North Vietnam defeats South Vietnam
• 1979: July -- SALT II signed
• 1979: November -- Shah of Iran overthrown; Iranian Hostage Crisis
8. • 1980s
• 1983: --President Reagan proposes Strategic Defense Initiative
• 1983: October -- U.S. troops overthrow regime in Grenada
• 1985: -- Iran-Contra Affair (arms sold to Iran, profits used to support contras in Nicaragua)
• 1985: -- Mikhail Gorbachev ascends to power in Soviet Union
• 1986: -- Gorbachev ends economic aid to Soviet satellites
• 1986: October -- Reagan and Gorbachev resolve to remove all intermediate nuclear missiles
from Europe
• 1986: November -- Iran-Contra Affair revealed to public
• 1987: October -- Reagan and Gorbachev agree to remove all medium and short-range nuclear
missiles by signing treaty
• 1989: January -- Soviet troops withdraw from Afghanistan
• 1989: June -- China puts down protests for democracy; Poland becomes independent
• 1989: September -- Hungary becomes independent1989: November -- Berlin Wall falls
• 1989: December -- Communist governments fall in Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, and Rumania;
Soviet empire ends
9.
10. • in a speech in Fulton, Missouri,
in 1946, Winston Churchill
stated that an Iron Curtain had
been spread across Europe
separating the democratic from
the authoritarian communist
states.
11. • The Containment Doctrine
Created by George F. Kennan, a member of the State
Department, he felt that the best way to keep Communism
out of Europe was to confront the Russians wherever they
tried to spread their power.
• Truman Doctrine
Stated that the U.S would support any nation threatened by
Communism
• Marshall Plan
Introduced by Secretary if State George G. Marshall in
1947, he proposed massive and systematic American
economic aid to Europe to revitalize the European
economies after WWII and help prevent the spread of
Communism.
12. After the United States, France, and England
announced plans to create a West German
Republic out of their German zones, the
Soviet Union in June 1948 blocked surface
access to Berlin.
U.S.A in response instituted an airlift to
transport supplies to the city until the Soviets
lifted their blockade in May 1949.
13. • Truman agreed with England and France to merge the
three western zones of occupation into a new West
German Republic (including the American, British, and
French sectors of Berlin.
• On June 24, 1948, Stalin responded by imposing a tight
blockade around the western sectors of Berlin.
• In October 1949, the division of Germany into two nations,
the Federal Republic in the west and the Democratic
Republic in the east became official.
• On April 4, 1949, twelve nations signed an agreement
establishing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
and declaring that an armed attacked against one member
would be considered an attack against all.
14. • In September 1949, the Soviet Union exploded its
first atomic weapon.
• The entire Chinese mainland came under control
of a communist government, which Americans
believed to be an extension of the Soviet Union.
• Truman wanted to review American foreign
policy, which resulted in the National Security
Council report in 1950.
• In April 1950, the document argued that the U.S.
could no longer rely on other nations to take the
initiative in resisting communism.
15. • The destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki ended the war earlier,
resulting the nation into reconversion.
• There was no general economic collapse-government spending
dropped: $35 billion of war contracts were canceled within weeks
of Japanese surrender.
• Increased consumer demand compensated.
• $6 billion tax cut that caused additional currency into general
speculation.
• Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944: provided economic and
educational assistance to veterans, increasing spending.
• President Truman vetoed an extension of authority of wartime
Office of Price Administration, eliminating price controls.
16. • After Japanese surrendered, Truman submitted to
Congress a twenty-one point domestic program called
the “Fair Deal.”
• The Fair deal called for expansion of Social Security
benefits, the raising of the legal minimum wage from
40 to 65 cents to an hour, a program ensure full
employment through aggressive use of federal
spending and investment, a permanent Fair
Employment Practices Act, public housing and slum
clearance, long-range environment and public works
planning, and government promotion of scientific
research.
17. • Congress became more hospitable towards Truman’s
new deal.
• Congress raised the legal minimum wage from 40 cents
to 75 cents an hour.
• Congress also approved an expansion of the Social
Security system, increasing benefits by 75 percent.
• Congress also passed the National Housing Act of 1949,
which provided for the construction of 810,000 units of
low-income housing.
• Truman failed to persuade Congress to accept the civil
rights legislation and failed to make progress in health
insurance or aid to education.
18. • Truman’s personal unpopularity was due to
the belief among much of the electorate that
he and his administration were weak and
inept.
• Southern conservatives were angered by
Truman’s proposed civil rights, therefore
creating States’ Rights Party.
• Republicans nominated Governor Thomas E.
Dewey of New York.
19. • Many Americans believed that the Nuclear
War would be as the result of the rivalry of the
Soviet Union.
• Radio Stations regularly tested the emergency
broadcast systems.
• Nuclear power plants began to spring up in
many areas of the country.
20. The Korean War 1950-1953
• June 25, 1950: communist North Korean armies
invaded the 38th parallel into South Korea
• Seoul was taken over by North Korea three days later.
• President Truman appealed to the United Nations to
intervene and was able to win their agreement for
assistance to the Rhee government.
• The Soviet Union was boycotting the Security Council
at the time and was unable to veto the decision.
• June 30: U.S. ordered ground forces into Korea under
the command General Douglas MacArthur.
21.
22. • October 19: North Korean capital (Pyongyang) fell to UN
forces – the attack alarmed China (a new communist
government)
• China intervened due to the fear of American movement
toward its border (near Yalu River).
• November 4: eight divisions of the Chinese army entered
the war
• Throughout December: American forces lost battle against
the Chinese divisions and retreated at almost every
juncture
• Seoul was continuously regained by UN forces or captured
by communist forces – led to a prolonged stalemate.
23.
24. • Truman feared the war might lead to
a new world war and began to seek
peace negotiations.
• MacArthur publicly opposed his
peace efforts. He favored a blockade
of the Chinese coast and
bombardment of Chinese bases.
• April 11, 1951: Truman relieved
MacArthur of his command and
caused a public outrage.
• The Korean stalemate continued and
negotiations began in July 1951 but
didn’t it didn’t end until 1953.
25. • The war produced limited American commitment abroad and created only
limited mobilization at home.
• Office of Defense Mobilization: created to fight inflation by holding down
prices and discouraging high union wage demands.
• When it failed, Truman ordered the government to seize control and
became commander in chief during a nation-wide steel strike in 1952.
• The war boosted economic growth due to increased government spending
(believed to have saved the country from a near recession).
• Truman ordered racial desegregation of the armed forces. The Korean War
marked the first time American forces had fought in integrated units.
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26. • HUAC and Alger Hiss
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• House Un-American Activities Committee: created to
hold publicized investigations that, under Democratic
rule, the government had tolerated communist
subversion.
• Republicans attacked the Democrats using the issue of
communism (Republicans temporarily controlled
Congress).
• Alger Hiss was accused of being a communist and his
civil liberties were violated during the investigation.
• Hiss was convicted of perjury and served years in prison
by the efforts of Richard M. Nixon.
27. • Truman created a program to review the loyalty of federal
employees.
• McCarran Internal Security Act 1950: required all
communist organizations to register with the government.
Truman vetoed, but Congress easily overrode it.
• After the Soviet Union launched a successful atomic bomb,
many became suspicious of conspiracy of American atomic
secrets being passed on to the Russians.
Rosenberg Case: a New York couple (Julius and Ethel
Rosenberg), who were part of the Communist Party, claimed to
be the masterminds of the conspiracy. They were convicted and
sentenced to death.
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29. o Joseph McCarthy- a Republican senator who
gained famed by publicly listing and accusing
205 known communists working in the
American State Department without solid
evidence. He intimidated all but a few people
from opposing him.
o Factors that contribute to the rise of
McCarthyism:
o Fears raised by the “fall” of China to Communism
o Fears of the Soviet Union’s development of an
atomic bomb
o Fears raised by Truman’s foreign policy to contain
Soviet expansion
o Fears raised by suspicious that Soviet spies had
infiltrated the government
30. • Truman’s popularity diminished and he withdrew from being
reelected.
• Democratic nominee: Governor Adlai E. Stevenson, a beloved figure
among liberals and intellectuals yet lacked the strength or will to
fight back communism
• Republican nominee: General Dwight D. Eisenhower, a military
hero, commander of NATO, and president of Columbia University.
His running mate was Richard M. Nixon.
– Eisenhower attracted support through his pledges to settle the Korean
conflict.
– Nixon effectively exploited the issue of domestic subversion.
• Republicans won by a landslide and gained control on both houses
of Congress – ended Democratic rule.
Editor's Notes
Stalin and Churchill signed the charter, but were uneasy about each otherThe Atlantic Charter was created to resolve the conditions in post-war Europe.Although Germany had been defeated, the USA and Britain were still at war with Japan.Stalin's main concern at Potsdam was to obtain economic help for the Soviet Union. Nearly a quarter of Soviet property had been destroyed during the Second World War. This included 31,000 of her factories. Agriculture had also been badly hit and food was being strictly rationed. Joseph Stalin had been told by his advisers that undernourishment of the workforce was causing low-productivity. He believed that the best way to revive the Soviet economy was to obtain massive reparation payments from Germany.
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Truman reached an agreement with England and France to merge the three western zones of occupation into a new West German republic.On June 24, 1948, Stalin responded by imposing a tight blockade around the western sectors of Berlin.Truman ordered a massive air-lift (which continued for more than 10 months) to supply the city with food, fuel, and other needed goods.In October 1949, the division of Germany into two nations, the Federal Republic in the west and the Democratic Republic in the east, became official.On April 4, 1949, twelve nations signed an agreement establishing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and declaring that an armed attacked against one member would be considered an attack against all
In September, the Soviet Union successfully exploded its first atomic weapon, years earlier than predicted, which caused shock amongst many Americans.The collapse of Chiang Kai-shek’s nationalist government in China resulted in Chiang going to an offshore island of Formosa (Taiwan).The entire Chinese mainland came under control of a communist government, which Americans believed to be an extension of the Soviet Union.Truman wanted to review the American foreign policy, which resulted in the National Security Council report in 1950.In April 1950, the document argued that the U.S. could no longer rely on other nations to take the initiative in resisting communism.
The bombs that destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki ended the war much earlier and resulted in the nation into a process of reconversion.There were many predictions that there would be Depression unemployment since war production ceased and many returning soldiers flooded the labor market.There was no general economic collapse because government spending dropped: $35 billion of war contracts were canceled within weeks of the Japanese surrender.Increased consumer demand compensated.A $6 billion tax cut pumped additional currency into general speculation.The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, also known as the GI Bill of Rights, provided economic and educational assistance to veterans, increasing spending.In the summer of 1946, President Truman vetoed an extension of the authority of the wartime Office of Price Administration, eliminating price controls. Reconversion was difficult for millions of women and minorities who entered the workforce.
After the Japanese surrendered, Truman submitted to Congressed a twenty-one point domestic program called the “Fair Deal,” which called for expansion of Social Security benefits, the raising of the legal minimum wage from 40 to 65 cents an hour, a program to ensure full employment through aggressive use of federal spending and investment, a permanent Fair Employment Practices Act, public housing and slum clearance, long-range environmental and public works planning, and government promotion of scientific research.
Congress raised the legal minimum wage from 40 cents to 75 cents an hour.Congress also approved an expansion of the Social Security system, increasing benefits by 75 percent.It also passed the National Housing Act of 1949, which provided for the construction of 810,000 units of low-income housing.Truman made no progress in health insurance or aid to education.He failed to persuade Congress to accept the civil rights legislation which would have made lynching a federal crime, provided federal protection of black voting rights, abolished the poll tax, and established a new Fair Employment Practices Commission to curb discrimination in hiring.
The Election of 1948Truman’s personal unpopularity was due to the belief among much of the electorate that he and his administration were weak and inept.Southern conservatives were angered by Truman’s proposed civil rights bill and walked out to form the States’ Rights Party.The Republicans nominated Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York.Dewey gained much popularity, and Truman was the only one to believe that he would be successful and win the election.
The Nuclear AgeMany Americans believed that the Nuclear War would be as the result of the rivalry of the Soviet Union.Film Noir movies portrayed the loneliness of individuals in an impersonal world and the looming possibility of vast destruction.Some films and television programs addressed nuclear fear explicitly, such as in The Twilight Zone.Radio Stations regularly tested the emergency broadcast systems.Nuclear power plants began to spring up in many areas of the country, welcome as the source of cheap and unlimited electricity.