Unit 9: The Early Cold War (1945-1960)
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1/30 Monday: Cold War Begins
Cold War Tensions began during World War II Peace Talks. Review what was said at the Yalta and Potsdam Conferences and why it caused conflict between the USA and USSR
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1/31 Tuesday: Cold War Plans
George Kennan was a US diplomat in the Soviet Union following WWII. He wrote the "Long Telegram" in an effort to advise the Truman Admin on how to handle our new world enemy.
READ the "Long Telegram" |
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2/1 Wednesday: Containment
President Truman promised to protect/promote freedom throughout the world. The American policy of Containment was challenged 3 times during Truman's Presidency. How did America fair?
Korea Conflict notes --> maps out what happened during the 3 year UN battle. ** See me for reading handouts*** |
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2/2- 2/3 Truman & Eisenhower
Most of today's notes were kept on the white board. Check with some in class to fill in what you missed
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2/6-2/7 Mon/Tues: The Second Red Scare
Most of today's notes were kept on the white board. Check with some in class to fill in what you missed
I also attached a time-line outlining all espionage related activities that went on during this time period. |
2/8 Wed: The GI Bill
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