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Mao Zedong
A chinese communist and political theorist. He converted China into a single party socialist state. Buisness and industires were nationalized under state ownership ss a result of his rule. Overall,Zedong modernized China.October 1st, 1949-Mao proclaimed the excistence of the People's Republic of China. -
Joseph McCarthy (McCarthyism)
McCarthyism effected many people negatively in the US during the red scare.- Thousands of citizens were questioned on their loyalty to the US through
- It happened around the 1950’s
- Joseph got to power by questioning people on their patriotism in a way in
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Joseph Stalin
Born December 18th, 1879 in a Russian Empire. Stalin was made a General secretary of the communist party. He came to power after Lenin's death, in 1924. In the later 1920's, Stalin was dictator of the Soviet Union. He undustrialized the Soviet Union. -
Harry S. Truman
Harry Truman was the 33rd president of the United States. He took power immediately after Roosevelt died in 1945. Once he became president, he authorized the use of the atomic bomb on Japan. He also issued the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan. Truman also issued the US military involvement in the Korean War. -
United Nations:
The United Nations is the largest international organization. It replaced the League of Nations. It was created to maintain peace and to promote cooperation in solving international conflicts. -
containment
This policy was prompted by George Kennan’s Long Telegram, which explained why he thought resolution between the U.S. and the Soviet Union was impossible, and that furthermore the Soviet Union would almost certainly collapse with time if they weren’t allowed to expand. Containment therefore focused on preventing the spread of communism, a common theme during the Cold War. -
Truman Doctrine
This policy was developed as a way for the U.S. to help countries threatened by communism. It was first developed as a way of helping Greece fight off communist guerrillas and keep the Soviet Union out of Turkey. It also set the U.S. up as a major opponent of communism all over the Globe. This mindset would color American-Soviet relations for much of the Cold War. -
Marshall Plan
Through the Marshall Plan, the US distributed 13 billion dollars over 4 years to European countries, helping to rebuild post war Europe dramatically. George Marshall drew up the recovery plan to help European countries recover from World War II. The Marshall Plan was signed on April 2, 1948, and saved many industries from bankruptcy as well as increasing gross national product for many European countries up to 25%. -
Berlin Airlift
It was an aid to West Berlin and planes delivered all food, fuel, and essential good to the civilians living there. The efforts were a great success and it embarrassed Soviets whom believed that the Airlift would make make no difference to West Berlin. The airlift was in process in the Spring of 1949. -
NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization-prompted by fears of Soviet conquest in Europe due to their actions in the Berlin crisis. This allied twelve countries—the U.S. Britain, France, Canada, Denmark, Italy, Portugal, the Neverlands, Iceland, Luxembourg, Belgium and Norway—who agreed to defend any other member who the Soviets attacked. West Germany was eventually also incorporated into NATO. This prompted the Soviets to form the Warsaw Pact with parts of Eastern Europe. discoraged war -
Korean War
This event created the division of North and South Korea. The United States troops and Soviet troops occupied Korea in order to rid the Japanese stationed there. Soviets held North Korea and Americans held the south. On June 25, 1950 however, Soviets armed North Korea which believed all of Korea was there and invaded the south. The Koreans in the South received support from Americans and drove them back. There is now a boundary line between the north and south known as the 38th parallel -
1.Dwight D. Eisenhower
Before Dwight Eisenhower became president in 1952 and 1956, he was supreme commander of NATO in 1950. While in office, he expanded social security and instigated an interstate highway system. Eisenhower helped get rid of McCarthyism. He witnessed the American U2 spy plane get shot down by the USSR in May 1960. -
Warsaw Pact:
This was an alliance between the Soviet Union and Poland, Albania, Hungary, Romania, Czechoslovakia, East Germany and Bulgaria. This was a response to the Western NATO incorporating West Germany, which threatened the Soviets chances for conquest and control of Europe. Like NATO, the Warsaw Pact increased both sides’ unease with the other and also their reluctance to pursue open war. -
Vietnam War
this event knocked Americans down from their high horse. The United States had wished to support southern Vietnam from the communist control. In order to support them, Congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, but shortly afterwards, North Vietnam attacked the American advisers in Vietnam. This provoked an assault with aircraft by president Johnson. Not long after, the American involvement increased until war came about. -
Nikita Khrushchev
Nikita Khrushchev was the leader of the Soviet Union from 1955 until 1964. During his reign, he invested in the Soviet Space Programme which led to the 1957 flight of Sputnik 1. He improved the living standards and allowed more freedom. Khrushchev dealt with the Cuban Missile Crisis and the building of the Berlin Wall while in power. He initiated the ‘de-Stalinization’ campaign. -
John F. Kennedy
- Kennedy was president during the Cuban missile crisis.
- Cuba allied itself with the soviets.
- January 20, 1961 Kennedy was inaugurated as president
- He was president of the U.S. and won by 303 votes.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
He delivered a great speech.
2. He influenced a lot of people.
3. May 22, 1961
4. He was known for his famous speech that inspired a lot of people. -
Berlin Wall
Krushcev, who wanted U.S to admit Berlin as East Germany. Therefore, he built this wall to seal off the Soviet sector. It is importat because to other world, it stood as a visible symbol of the cold war division between East and West. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis was the most dramatic foreign policy episode Kennedy faced during his term in office. This historical event took place in 1962. Once the US found out that the Soviet Union placed nuclear missiles in Cuba, President Kennedy ordered a naval blockade on Cuba. The Cuban Missile Crisis almost led to a nuclear war between the United States and Soviet Union. It eventually led to a treaty that banned the testing of the nuclear weapons. It weakened Khrushchev’s power and stirred -
Ronald Reagan Is President
Between 1981 and 1989, Ronald Reagan, a republican polititian, served as the 40th president of the United States. During this time, he decreased the inflation rate by 8% and developed a huge defense system. He significantly contributed to the conclusion of the Cold War. He died in 2004. -
Iran Contra Scandal
The Iran Contra Scandal was a secret arrangement in the 1980’s that gave funds to Nicaraguan contra rebels in return to Iran. This occurred during Ronald Regan’s term. It caused congress to enact the Boland Amendment. This affair brought concern of Congress power over foreign affair and the limits of the executive branch. -
George H.W. Bush
Its significant because George Bush implemented many foreign policies that further strengthened US’S global power
2. He was elected president in July 25 2000 and he implemented many foreign policies that allowed the US to become a worldwide super power.
3. July 25, 2000 he was elected as president and changed the US forever by cutting taxes for all Americans
4. When he was in power he ignites a war with the east over oil and attempts to take down communism. -
Fall of Berlin Wall
This is significant because it signifies the end of segregation in WWII
2. People from around east and west Germany broke down the wall.
3. Happened on November 9, 1989 and it allowed east and west Germans to reunite. -
Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev was the last General Secretary of the Soviet Union. He signed the INF Treaty on December 8, 1987. He tried to transform the Soviet Union by instituting multiple reforms. He allowed Soviet citizens to freely voice their opinions and travel. He tried to resurrect the economy but instead brought it down. He released many political prisoners and advocated the use of technology. -
Collapse of the Soviet Union
The reforms set by Gorbachev were a huge detriment for the Soviet Union. The caused the economy to collapse. The reforms also led to many revolts. Eventually, the Soviet Republics began to declare independence and secede from the Soviet Union. The collapse of the Soviet Union marked an end to the Cold War.
