12. No DIRECT fighting between the US / Western Europe and the Soviets Period of high tensions (1945-1991) War by Proxy. (Support others who are fighting) Arms Race – conventional and nuclear Spies / Espionage against one another Propaganda Big Fear: Cold War will become a Hot War. What happens then? What is a COLD WAR?
13. Soviet Union Buffer States Buffer States Buffer States Buffer States Buffer States Buffer Countries (“satalite states”) Europe At the End of World War II
20. Put Germany back together Rebuild towns, roads, cities, railroads Send food, clothing, money to rebuild Germany Soviets see this as a threat “ They are rebuilding the Nazi’s homeland!”
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43. Western Side of the wall Eastern Side of the wall Notice any differences?
44. Soviets put nuclear missiles in Cuba Will the US bomb the missile sites? If they do, the Soviets will retaliate Result – Nuclear War US Blockades Cuba instead Soviets give in – dismantle missiles World breathes sigh of relief
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68. “ Tear Down This Wall!” -Ronald Reagan The US builds up its military. It can afford it. Russia tries to build up its military too. It CAN NOT afford it.
69. Mikhail Gobachev Soviet Premier 1985-1991 Perestroika : means “restructuring” or “New ideas” Glasnost: “Openness” Freedom of the press and Freedom of speech etc