16. THE U.S. ENTERS THE GREAT WAR Wilson asks Congress for a war declaration WHY?
17. THE COSTS of WAR 26 million deaths (½ civilians from starvation, disease, exposure) 20 million wounded 10 million became displaced refugees
18. 1. Territorial losses - overseas territories, and land in France 2. Military restrictions - limits army, forbids navy and air force 3. War guilt clause - sole responsibility for war, $33 billion in war reparations 4. League of Nations formed - Germany, Russia excluded THE TREATY of VERSAILLES Punish Germany JUNE 28, 1919
20. WILSON’S PEACE PLAN “Fourteen Points” - January 1918 No secret alliances/treaties Freedom of the seas Lower tariffs to foster trade Arms reduction ( to lessen militaristic impulses) Self-determination of colonies
30. HARRY S TRUMAN P resident at the end World War II and start of the Cold War 1945 - 1953
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33. THE TRUMAN DOCTINE March 12, 1946 A request for $400 million in aid from Congress to combat communism in Greece and Turkey. CONTAINMENT!!
34. THE MARSHALL PLAN A massive aid program to rebuild Europe from the ravages of World War II. Nearly $13 billion in U.S. aid was sent to Europe from 1948 to 1952 . June 1947
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36. MacArthur (Five Star General) Wants all out war with China A-bomb . Truman (President) Wants a limited war in Asia VS.
