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Chapter 28 Cold War (1945-1973) Why were the United States and Soviet Union suspicious of each other? What happened between 1945-1949 to heighten tension? What were the main developments in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe between 1945-1970? What were the main political developments in Western Europe between 1945-1970? * What were the similarities and differences in the political, social, and economic history of Eastern and Western Europe between 1945-1970? DEVELOPMENT OF COLD WAR (pg. 804-810) Confrontation of Superpowers: Unity between nations were maintained during WWII because of the need to defeat the Axis powers, but once they were defeated, differences between the Americans and Soviets surged.

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Cold war america 1945-1960 chapter 26 The Cold war, 1945-1946 WWII set the basic conditions for Cold War rivalry b/c the USSR had been a victim of German aggression in both world wars, Joseph Stalin was determined to prevent the rebuilding & re-arming of its traditional foe; he insisted on a security zone of friendly govts in E. Europe for protection At the Yalta Conference in 2/45, the Allies redrew the map & U.S. & GB agreed to recognize this Soviet ?sphere of influence,? with the proviso that ?free and unfettered elections? would be held as soon as possible. After Yalta, the Soviets made no move to hold the elections & rebuffed Western attempts to reorganize the Soviet-installed govts cold war in europe

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Chapter?33: The Great War: The World in Upheaval Chapter Outline The drift toward war Nationalist aspirations Nationalism spread by the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars Self-determination suggested that eachethnic group?had a right to a sovereign state Concept was ignored or opposed by dynastic powers Considerable nationalistic tensions in Ottoman, Hapsburg, and Russian empires Slavic nationalism: stressed kinship of all Slavic peoples Ottoman empire?shrank as first Greece, then others, gained independence Serbs of Austria-Hungary sought unification with independent Serbia Russians promoted Pan-Slavism in Austria-Hungarian empire Germany backed Austria-Hungary to fight ethnic nationalism National rivalries The naval race between Germany and Britain increased tensions

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Chapter?36: New Conflagrations: World War II and the Cold War Chapter Outline Origins of World War II Japan's war in China Global conflict began with Japanese invasion of Manchuria, 1931 League of Nations?condemned action; Japan simply withdrew from league 1937, Japan launched full-scale invasion of China The Rape of Nanjing characterized war waged against civilians Aerial bombing of Shanghai In Nanjing, widespread rape and slaughter Chinese resistance movement Nationalists and communists formed "united front" against Japanese Unable to effectively work together, they conducted guerilla attacks Communists gained popular support throughout war Japan's Triple Pact with Germany and Italy, 1940; neutrality pact with Soviet Union, 1941 Italian and German aggression

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HISTORY NOTES FEB 25 ?The War to End All Wars?, 1914-1918 Todays Questions Why did World War 1 begin and what factors brought America into the conflict? To what extent would you consider World War 1 to be a ?good? war for the American people and nation? Origins and conduct of the war U.S. Origins of Belligerency American Neutrality Public Opinion and Trade U-Boats and the sinking of the Lusitania U.S. Enters the war Zimmerman Telegram Declaration of war III. The expanding powers of the Federal Government Increasing Federal Power Herbert Hover and the Food Administration: Lever Act meaning don?t sell your wheat to the people sell it to the government Financing the War (bonds) Liberty bonds Liberty bonds financed about 20% of the war. War Revenue Act of 1917

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HISTORY NOTES FEB 25 ?The War to End All Wars?, 1914-1918 Todays Questions Why did World War 1 begin and what factors brought America into the conflict? To what extent would you consider World War 1 to be a ?good? war for the American people and nation? Origins and conduct of the war U.S. Origins of Belligerency American Neutrality Public Opinion and Trade U-Boats and the sinking of the Lusitania U.S. Enters the war Zimmerman Telegram Declaration of war III. The expanding powers of the Federal Government Increasing Federal Power Herbert Hover and the Food Administration: Lever Act meaning don?t sell your wheat to the people sell it to the government Financing the War (bonds) Liberty bonds Liberty bonds financed about 20% of the war. War Revenue Act of 1917

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Chapter 27 The Deepening of the European Crisis: World War II Prelude to War (1933-1939) The Role of Hitler Germany needed more land to support a larger population and be a great power Hitler firmly believed in Lebensraum (living space) Hitler: Russian Revolution created conditions for Germany to expand east Bolshevik seizure of power left Russia weak Russia could be resettled by German peasants using Slavic slave labor Hitler?s expansionist ambitions initially supported by conservative elite eventually realized that Nazi policy went far beyond previous goals Hitler?s ability to be both ideologue and opportunist Hitler periodically deviated from Mein Kampf foreign policy goals always returned to basic ideological plans for racial supremacy The ?Diplomatic Revolution? (1933-1936)

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World War II (1920-1945) 315. Good Neighbor Policy: withdrawal of American troops from foreign nations (especially Latin America) to improve international relations and unite western hemisphere; Clark Memorandum(rebukes the ?big stick?); peaceful resolution of Mexican oil fields 316. Isolationism in 1920s & 1930s: Americans concerned with economic depression; sought to avoid European involvement, no apparent immediate threats 317. Neutrality Acts, 1935-37: prohibited aiding of belligerent nations,?banned civilian involvement; limited power of president during international war, built up armed forces 318. Quarantine Speech, 1937: FDR encouraged democracies to quarantine their opponents (economic embargos); criticized by isolationists

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