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Formation of the Eastern Bloc
After World War II The Soviet Union set up communists governments in Eastern European countries like Poland, East Germany, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia. These countries were known as the Eastern Bloc. These countries were under control of the Soviet Union. -
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The Cold War
The Cold War was a war with no direct military engagement between the United States and the Soviet Union. -
Postwar Occuopation and Division of Germany
Germany was split into four zones after World War II. It was split into the United States, Soviet Union, Great Britain, and France. The capital city, Berlin, was also split into four zones. -
Greek Civil War
The war was a conflict between the Greek government and communist forces. The government was aiming to prevent the spread of communism. The conflict came to the end after a lot fighting and negotiating. -
Berlin Blockade and Airlift
The Soviet Union blockaded West Berlin. The allies organized the Berlin Airlift to supply them with food and other necessities. It lasted about about a year until the blockade was lifted on May 12,1949. -
Enactment of Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan was a program created by the United States to help Western European Countries after World War II. It aimed to rebuild their economies. The plan was a success and played avital roll in Europe's recovery. -
Korean War
The Korean War was a conflict between North and South Korea. It started when North Korea invaded the South and the United Nations. The war ended with an armistice creating the Korean DMZ. -
Chinese Communist Revolution
The Communist Party fought against the Nationalist Party in China. The Communists established the People's Republic of China in 1949. This created a significant shift in China's political structure. -
Cuban Revolution
The Cuban Revolution was aimed to overthrow the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. The revolution caused social, political, and economic changes in the country. It established a socialist government. -
Overthrow of the Guatemalan Government
Guatemalan President Jacob Arbenz was removed from power. It involved political unrest, economic unrest, and United States influence. This event had long lasting effects on the country's political and social landscape. -
Vietnam War
The Vietnam war was a conflicted between North and South Vietnam. The South was supported by communist allies and the North was supported by the anti-communists. The war ended with the fall of Siagon. -
Bay of Pigs Invasion
Cuban exiles were supported by the United States to overthrow the government. They wanted to overthrow Fidel Castro's communist government. The invasion ended up being unsuccessful. -
Building of the Berlin Wall
The wall was built by West Germany to split East and West Germany. It was constructed to prevent citizens from West Germany to flee to East German. The wall was a result of the tension between the Soviet Union and the United States. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The United States and The soviet Union were competing over placement of nuclear missiles in Cuba. This event brought the world close to nuclear war. But the crisis was resolved with negotiations between the two countries. -
Rise of the Palestine Liberation Organization.
The PLO was created to represent the Palestinian people and their struggles. It played a huge role in the resolution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Th PLO gained recognition and became a key role in peace negotiations in the Middle East. -
Solidarity Movement in Poland
The Solidarity Movement in Poland was a powerful movement for change. It fought workers' rights and political reforms. The movement led to negotiations, resulting in the signing of Gdansk Agreement. -
Soviet War in Afghanistan
It was a conflict between Afghanistan and the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan to continue the spread of communism. The war lasted almost a decade with a lot of intense fighting. -
Tiananmen Square Massacre
Students and others were calling for political reforms. The Chinese Government responded in force and military was deployed. It is estimated hundreds maybe thousands of people died. -
The Fall of the Berlin Wall
The wall separated East and West Germany for years and the fall of the wall reunified Germany. The fall ended the division between the East and the West. On November 9th, 1989 citizens were free to cross the border. -
The Fall of the Soviet Union
The fall of the Soviet Union marked the end of the Cold War. The Soviet Union was split into independent countries. The Soviet Union was a superpower so this event changed the world. -
9/11 Attacks
Terrorists from al-Qaeda hijacked four air planes in the United States. Two crashing into either World Trade Center Buildings. One crashing into the Pentagon in Washington DC. Lastly, the fourth plane crashed into a field in Virginia.