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What event led to the division between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II?
What event led to the division between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II?
Which country was not occupied following World War II?
Which country was not occupied following World War II?
What type of government did Japan adopt after its defeat in World War II?
What type of government did Japan adopt after its defeat in World War II?
What action was taken by the U.S. and its Western allies to overcome the Berlin Blockade?
What action was taken by the U.S. and its Western allies to overcome the Berlin Blockade?
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What was the primary purpose of creating the United Nations after World War II?
What was the primary purpose of creating the United Nations after World War II?
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Which concept is associated with the Cold War division between the U.S. and the Soviet Union?
Which concept is associated with the Cold War division between the U.S. and the Soviet Union?
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What was the name given to the ideological barrier dividing Europe into Western and Soviet-controlled areas after World War II?
What was the name given to the ideological barrier dividing Europe into Western and Soviet-controlled areas after World War II?
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Which of the following was a physical barrier separating East and West Berlin during the Cold War?
Which of the following was a physical barrier separating East and West Berlin during the Cold War?
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What was the name of the operation carried out by the Western Allies to supply West Berlin with food and provisions during the Soviet blockade of 1948-1949?
What was the name of the operation carried out by the Western Allies to supply West Berlin with food and provisions during the Soviet blockade of 1948-1949?
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Following World War II, what was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan initiated by the United States?
Following World War II, what was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan initiated by the United States?
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After World War II, which of the following countries was occupied by Allied forces?
After World War II, which of the following countries was occupied by Allied forces?
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What was the primary motivation for the Soviet Union's efforts to expand its influence in Eastern Europe after World War II?
What was the primary motivation for the Soviet Union's efforts to expand its influence in Eastern Europe after World War II?
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What was the Iron Curtain?
What was the Iron Curtain?
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What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?
What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?
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What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Wall?
What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Wall?
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What happened to Germany after World War II?
What happened to Germany after World War II?
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What was the Truman Doctrine?
What was the Truman Doctrine?
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What was the status of Japan after World War II?
What was the status of Japan after World War II?
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Study Notes
Post-WWII Era
- The U.S. and its Western Europe allies overcame the Soviet blockade of Berlin by delivering supplies through an airlift.
- Japan was occupied by the United States following its defeat, and it soon adopted a constitutional form of government, resumed independence, and became a key ally of the United States.
United Nations Establishment
- The United Nations was formed near the end of World War II to create a body for nations to prevent war and provide a forum for international cooperation and dialogue.
Cold War - Origins and Conflicts
- The United States and the Soviet Union emerged from World War II as world powers, triggering a rivalry over ideology, territory, and influence.
- The Cold War was the central organizing principle in foreign affairs for nearly five decades, characterized by a state of tension without direct military conflict between the two superpowers.
- The world was divided into Eastern and Western blocs, with the United States leading the Western bloc and the Soviet Union dominating the Eastern bloc.
Cold War Notes
- The United States' involvement in World War II reshaped America's role in international relations, and the Soviet Union's domination over Eastern Europe led to the emergence of the United States and the Soviet Union as superpowers.
- The United States felt it was in its best interest to help rebuild and prevent political and economic instability in Europe.
Marshall Plan
- The Marshall Plan, also known as the European Recovery Program, was a U.S. program providing aid to Western Europe following the devastation of World War II.
- The United States wanted to lessen the risk of Western Europe falling to Soviet Communism, which advocates for a classless society in which all property and wealth are collectively owned.
Soviet Union after WWII
- Soviet leaders actively sought to infiltrate or target nations to advance the influence of the USSR.
- Soviet efforts to claim territory in Europe following Germany's defeat fed into the belief that the Soviet Union intended to expand its communist influence across Europe.
Truman Doctrine
- President Truman pledged that the United States would help any nation resist Soviet expansion in order to prevent its spread, and the United States would do whatever was necessary both economically and militarily to contain the influence of the USSR around the world.
Germany and the Iron Curtain
- Germany formally split into West Germany, allied to the United States, and East Germany, allied to the Soviet Union.
- The Iron Curtain took the form of physical barriers between the countries of Eastern and Western Europe, with the most notable border being the Berlin Wall and its "Checkpoint Charlie."
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Explore how the U.S. and its Western European allies successfully tackled the blockade of Berlin through a remarkable airlift operation.
