The document discusses the rise of tensions between the Soviet Union and Western allies like the United States following World War II, leading to the Cold War era. It describes how the Soviet Union exerted control over Eastern Europe by installing communist governments and suppressing opposition. The West responded through policies like the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan to contain Soviet expansion and rebuild Western Europe. It also discusses the Berlin Blockade crisis of 1948-1949 and the formation of NATO in response to Soviet actions.

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27. McCarthy, Joseph (U.S. Senator) 2 nd Red Scare

30. McCarthy’s Fall McCarthy continued his campaign from the Senate but became increasingly wild in his accusations . In 1952 he began to go after fellow Republicans . In 1954 he attacked the U.S. Army, claiming that it was protecting Communists . The public came to view McCarthy’s tactics as unfair . The fear of communism remained, but Senator McCarthy and McCarthyism faded away.

32. Korea before the War After World War II, Japanese-occupied Korea was temporarily divided into northern and southern parts. The Soviet Union controlled Korea north of the 38 th parallel . The United States would be in charge of Korea south of the 38 th parallel. The Soviet Union established a communist government in North Korea. North Korea called itself the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Its first leader was Kim Il Sung. In South Korea, the United States promoted a democratic system. The Republic of Korea was led by president Syngman Rhee .