The Causes and Impact of the Cold War
The Cold War
Outcome: Why a Cold War?
Why a cold war?
1.
Setting the stage: During and After WWII
Setting the stage: During and After WWII
a.
The U.S. and Soviet Union were
The U.S. and Soviet Union were
allies
allies
during WWII
during WWII
b.
Both counties
Both counties
spied
spied
on each other during WWII
on each other during WWII
c.
Both wanted to share as little as possible in the victory over the
Both wanted to share as little as possible in the victory over the
axis
axis
powers
powers
d.
Communism was spreading
Communism was spreading
i.
Stalin
Stalin
took over Eastern Europe ---> The
took over Eastern Europe ---> The
Iron Curtain
Iron Curtain
ii.
Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong
created the People’s Republic of China in 1949
created the People’s Republic of China in 1949
iii.
N
N
orth
orth
K
K
orea
orea
iv.
V
V
ietnam
ietnam
The Iron curtain
Why a cold war?
2.
Five W’s & How:
Five W’s & How:
a.
What
What
was it and
was it and
who
who
fought it?
fought it?
i.
Hostility between post-WWII superpowers:
Hostility between post-WWII superpowers:
The U.S
The U.S
. (
. (
Free
Free
World) versus
World) versus
USSR
USSR
(
(
Communist
Communist
World)
World)
ii.
Would last about
Would last about
45
45
years
years
iii.
Neither country
Neither country
directly
directly
fought one another
fought one another
Why a cold war?
b.
Where
Where
was it fought?
was it fought?
i.
Wherever
Wherever
Communism
Communism
threatened globally
threatened globally
Why a cold war?
c.
How
How
was it fought?
was it fought?
i.
Arms
Arms
Race
Race
(each side built up huge nuclear arsenals)
(each side built up huge nuclear arsenals)
1.
19
19
49
49
– USSR achieved an Atomic Explosion
– USSR achieved an Atomic Explosion
2.
Technology on both sides led to advanced:
Technology on both sides led to advanced:
a.
Destructive
Destructive
power
power
b.
Numbers
Numbers
of weapons (Mutually Assured Destruction)
of weapons (Mutually Assured Destruction)
c.
Methods of
Methods of
delivery
delivery
Goal:
Goal:
Maintain the “
Maintain the “
balance
balance
of
of
power
power
” or if possible, gain the
” or if possible, gain the
advantage
advantage
Why a cold war?
ii.
Space
Space
Race (1957-1969)
Race (1957-1969)
1.
Launching
Launching
satellites
satellites
(
(
sputnik
sputnik
1957; Soviet
1957; Soviet
victory
victory
)
)
2.
Race to the
Race to the
moon
moon
(
(
U.S.
U.S.
victory)
victory)
Why a cold war?
iii.
Sports and Movies
Sports and Movies
1.
Olympic
Olympic
Games
Games
served as a Cold War battlefield
served as a Cold War battlefield
1980 Winter olympics
•
US team coached by Herb
Brooks
•
Soviet Union won the gold
medal in hockey in 1956,
1964, 1968, 1972, & 1976
•
US team was made up of
college amateurs
•
US won semi-final game
•
US would go on to win gold
•
Seen as more than a hockey
game
•
Considered greatest sports
moment in history (for US)
Why a cold war?
iii.
Sports and Movies
Sports and Movies
1.
Olympic
Olympic
Games
Games
served as a Cold War battlefield
served as a Cold War battlefield
2.
Stereotypes:
Stereotypes:
a.
We portrayed the Soviets as
We portrayed the Soviets as
cold
cold
&
&
ruthless
ruthless
b.
They portrayed Americans as
They portrayed Americans as
spoiled
spoiled
&
&
undisciplined
undisciplined
•
Goal
Goal
: To prove
: To prove
physical
physical
superiority
superiority
iv.
A Race for
A Race for
World Influence
World Influence
Goal
Goal
:
:
To outnumber
To outnumber
the opponent (U.S. Goal =
the opponent (U.S. Goal =
Containment
Containment
)
)
Why a cold war?
d.
Why
Why
did the U.S. win the
did the U.S. win the
Cold War?
Cold War?
i.
In the long run, USSR’s weaker
In the long run, USSR’s weaker
Communist
Communist
system could not
system could not
keep up the race;
keep up the race;
economic
economic
collapse
collapse
ii.
Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev
was elected in USSR in 1985
was elected in USSR in 1985
(introduced
(introduced
democratic
democratic
reforms)
reforms)
iii.
Soviet Union collapsed in 19
Soviet Union collapsed in 19
91
91
The Cold War was fueled by post-WWII tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, driven by conflicting ideologies and geopolitical ambitions. The spread of communism, arms race, space race, and even sports rivalry characterized this conflict, lasting about 45 years. The competition for global influence and power shaped international relations during this period, leaving a lasting impact on the world.
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The Cold War Outcome: Why a Cold War?
Why a cold war? 1. Setting the stage: During and After WWII a. The U.S. and Soviet Union were allies during WWII b. Both counties spied on each other during WWII c. Both wanted to share as little as possible in the victory over the axis powers d. Communism was spreading i. Stalin took over Eastern Europe ---> The Iron Curtain ii. Mao Zedong created the People s Republic of China in 1949 iii. North Korea iv. Vietnam
Why a cold war? 2. Five W s & How: a. What was it and who fought it? i. Hostility between post-WWII superpowers: The U.S. (Free World) versus USSR (Communist World) ii. Would last about 45 years iii. Neither country directly fought one another
Why a cold war? b. Where was it fought? i. Wherever Communism threatened globally
Why a cold war? c. How was it fought? i. Arms Race (each side built up huge nuclear arsenals) 1. 1949 USSR achieved an Atomic Explosion 2. Technology on both sides led to advanced: a. Destructive power b. Numbers of weapons (Mutually Assured Destruction) c. Methods of delivery Goal: Maintain the balance of power or if possible, gain the advantage
Why a cold war? ii. Space Race (1957-1969) 1. Launching satellites (sputnik 1957; Soviet victory) 2. Race to the moon (U.S. victory)
Why a cold war? iii. Sports and Movies 1. Olympic Games served as a Cold War battlefield
1980 Winter olympics US team coached by Herb Brooks Soviet Union won the gold medal in hockey in 1956, 1964, 1968, 1972, & 1976 US team was made up of college amateurs US won semi-final game US would go on to win gold Seen as more than a hockey game Considered greatest sports moment in history (for US)
Why a cold war? iii. Sports and Movies 1. Olympic Games served as a Cold War battlefield 2. Stereotypes: a. We portrayed the Soviets as cold & ruthless b. They portrayed Americans as spoiled & undisciplined Goal: To prove physical superiority iv. A Race for World Influence Goal: To outnumber the opponent (U.S. Goal = Containment)
Why a cold war? d. Why did the U.S. win the Cold War? i. In the long run, USSR s weaker Communist system could not keep up the race; economic collapse ii. Mikhail Gorbachev was elected in USSR in 1985 (introduced democratic reforms) iii. Soviet Union collapsed in 1991
