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Yalta Conference
Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin meet to discuss the reorganization of Europe after WWII ended. They agreed to govern Germany jointly. The political gaspire+ theme relates to this because it was a a meeting of the political leaders of the big three countries after WWII. http://www.libertylawsite.org/2015/02/04/duped-at-yalta/ -
M.A.D.
Mutually Assured Destruction, The United States and USSR both had nuclear weapons. If one country used their nuclear weapons both countries would be wiped out. GASPIRE: Art – Both countries came up with deadlier designs for their nuclear weapons and both tried to intimidate each other.https://www.gostrategic.org/blog/the-genius-of-the-madness-of-mutually-assured-destruction/#.WTy_JjVGP_g -
FDR Dies
FDR was one of the key contributors to the Yalta Conference. His death left large shoes to fill for Truman. The gaspire theme this relates to is social because his death was a shock to the world. It put a lot o strain on Truman to fill his shoes. http://blog.teachingamericanhistory.org/2014/03/ -
Harry Truman Becomes the President of the United States
After FDR passes away, Harry Truman becomes president. He presses Stalin to allow a free election. Stalin said "Communism and capitalism could not exist in the same world". He created the Iron Curtain which symbolized the divide of capitalism and communism in Europe. This relates to the gaspire+ theme of geography because it shows the divide in Europe between capitalism and communism. http://familypedia.wikia.com/wiki/Harry_S._Truman_(1884-1972)/biography -
Hiroshima
The United States drops the first atomic bomb used in war on Hiroshima, Japan. It killed over 100,000 people and shocked the world. This resulted in Japan’s surrender and one of the reasons WWII ended. The gaspire theme this relates to is intellect because the the U.S and USSR were developing nuclear technology. http://archive.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/08/hiroshima_64_years_ago.html -
Truman Doctrine
Harry Truman uses 400 million dollars from congress to isolate communism. He gives money to Greece and Turkey to not become communist countries. He was successful at keeping communism from spreading to Greece and Turkey. http://alphahistory.com/coldwar/truman-doctrine/ -
Marshall Plan
George Marshall made a plan to assist Europe after WWII ended. His plan provided aid to the countries to repair. GASPIRE: Social - European nations debated whether or not to accept the aid of the United States because they would be in debt. http://www.monumentsmen.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/George-Marshall.jpg -
Berlin Blockade
The USSR built a wall that separated East Germany and West Germany. The United States send massive amounts of supplies every day to aide the people suffering, until the blockade was removed. GASPIRE: Economic - The USSR spent 25 million dollars to construct the wall which caused a massive hit to the economy. http://www.nato.int/ebookshop/video/declassified/#/en/sources/583_berlin_blockade/ -
NATO Created
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is created. 10 countries join as a defensive military pact including the United States and Canada. GASPIRE: Geographic - Countries in NATO agreed to support each other if attacked. https://foreignpolicyblogs.com/2012/03/23/nato-summit-chicago-central-european-perspective/nato-hi/ -
The Korean War
The United Nations supported South Korea. China and the USSR supported North Korea. The war ultimately did nothing for both countries. GASPIRE: Soical - North Korea and South Korea had a rivalry which ended in a war which nothing changed in the end.http://www.arts-wallpapers.com/military/Korean-War/index.htm -
Warsaw Pact
A pact created by the USSR to strengthen communism and their military power. It consisted of USSR, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, East Germany, and Albania. GASPIRE: Geographic - Communist countries made a pact to strengthen communism and for safety. https://sites.google.com/site/coldwaranalysis/exampleage1/warsaw-pact-brinkmanship -
Space Race
The United States and USSR focus on space technology. USSR sent the first man to space, but the United States sent the first man to the moon. GASPIRE: Intellect - Both countries dramatically increased their space programs to try to prove they were better. http://historyofspacetravel.wordpress.com/apollo-1/ -
Cuban Revolution
Led by Fidel Castro the Cubans revolted. Castro took control and became a dictator. GASPIRE: Political - Castro tricked the entire Cuban population. The US put up blockades to keep communism away. http://myideasbedroom.com/fotos-de-fidel-bajando-de-la-sierra-maestra/ -
Neil Armstrong - First Man on the Moon
The United States won the Space Race by getting the first man on the moon. "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" - Neil Armstrong https://www.reference.com/science/long-did-neil-armstrong-moon-a2f6827bb93c4a07 -
Olympic Games
During the Olympics the USSR upset the United States in basketball. The United States responded by beating the USSR in hockey. GASPIRE: Social - The United States and USSR had rivalries in everything including sports. So when both teams upset each other they had bragging rights. http://kynatusi.afriquehost.net/1980-olympic-hockey-usa-vs-ussr-box-score.php -
Works Cited
“Cold War Timeline – Major Events During the Nuclear Arms Race.” Totally History Cold War Comments, totallyhistory.com/us-history/the-cold-war/. Accessed 11 June 2017.
