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Yalta Conference
At the conference, nations to divide up Europe. This causes conflict with the US. This starts the cold war. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/yalta-conference -
United Nations
The United Nations was established at the end of WW2 to prevent wars in the future. They also wanted world peace. Unfortunately, this group created more problems than it solved. http://www.crf-usa.org/america-responds-to-terrorism/united-nations-fifty-years -
Iron Curtain speech
Delivered by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. This was one of the most famous orations of the Cold War period. It was to condemn the Soviet Union’s policies in Europe. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/churchill-delivers-iron-curtain-speech -
Policy of Containment
The Policy of Containment was created by the US. It was strategies to prevent the spread of communism. This was a response to the USSR, who were trying to spread communism. https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-politicalscience/chapter/the-history-of-american-foreign-policy/ -
Truman Doctrine
This was written by President Harry S. Truman. He asked Congress for $400 million in military and economic assistance for Turkey and Greece. This would guide U.S. diplomacy for the next 40 years. https://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false&doc=81 -
Berlin Blockade
The Soviet Union blocked their allies' railway, road, and canal access. This was to to limit France, Great Britain and the United States to travel to their sectors of Berlin. https://www.britannica.com/event/Berlin-blockade -
NATO
NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It was led by the USA. They started NATO to provide security for member nations. from notes -
Korean war
North Korea invaded South Korea. This war went on for 3 years. United States helped. From Notes -
Vietnam war
This war was between North Vietnamese and the French. America was involved because of fear of “Domino Theory” and of containment. US didn't want to risk war with USSR or China so they attempted limited warfare, not enough to win, just enough not to lose. https://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war -
Cuban Missile Crisis
Soviet Union sent Cuba missiles. They were very dangerous. US blockaded Cuba. https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/short-history/cubanmissile
