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maxush-CW Hotspots

maxush-Coldwar Hotspots

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US diplomat that explains Soviet behavior in Long Telegram George Kennan
explanation for Soviet behavior, Soviet goals, fear of the west, and containment proposal Long Telegram
not allowing communism to spread through economic, diplomatic, and military actions containment
Soviets remain there after World War Two ends, set up communist governments in north, US sends battle group into Mediterranean forcing withdrawal Iran
Soviets actively supporting rebels to overthrow governments Greece and Turkey
pledge by the US to stop spread of communism Truman Doctrine
- European Recovery Program, gave American aid to nations of Europe to rebuild, Soviets and satellites refuse help Marshall Plan
US, GB, and France unite zones of occupation West Germany
Soviets block all land and water travel into Berlin to force allies out blockade
US response to blockade by flying in supplies Berlin airlift
North Atlantic Treaty Organization, mutual defense alliance formed in response to Soviet actions NATO
Soviet response to the formation of NATO, included satellite nations Warsaw Pact
revolted in 1920’s fought Japan in 1930’s-40’s, defeat Nationalists in 1949 Chinese Communists
government of China threatened by communists, supported by US during war, after US withdraws support, defeated in 1949 forced onto Taiwan, remain UN representative Chinese Nationalists
communist China established in 1949, sign treaty of friendship with Soviets Peoples Republic of China
US rebuilds to be ally in Asia Japan
dividing line in Korea after WW2, north Soviet, south US 38th parallel
communist forces cross 38th parallel and push deep into south June 25, 1950
sends forces into Korea after UN forces push North Koreans to border with China China
commander of UN forces, removed after dispute with Truman Douglas MacArthur
war fought in Korea to limit communism in Korea limited war
July 1953 agreement to stop the fighting in Korea armistice
expanded Cold War beyond Europe, US began a massive military buildup impact
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