America and the Cold War

Revise for GCSE Humanities: America and the Cold War This is the first of nine revision topics. America and the Cold War America in the 1950s: Affluent Society Black Americans in the 1950s Kennedy and the New Frontier Civil Rights to Black Power Defeat in Vietnam Cold War to Détente Nixon and Watergate

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Revise for GCSE Humanities: America and the Cold War There are six sections to this topic.

Causes of the Cold War The Iron Curtain The Berlin Airlift Korean War “Red Scare” Arms Race Spend about 10 minutes revising each section. Write Revision Notes, title them clearly and keep them all in one place.

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Revise for GCSE Humanities: America and the Cold War From memory, write out the section headings

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Revise for GCSE Humanities: America and the Cold War There are six sections to this topic

Causes of the Cold War The Iron Curtain The Berlin Airlift Korean War “Red Scare” Arms Race

When you have finished, move on to the Causes of the Cold War.

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Causes of the Cold War Political difference. Fear and suspicion. USA capitalist, USSR communist. Both feared the other was going to destroy their way of life. Soviet Union had twice been attacked by Germany and wanted security. USSR feared US atomic bomb (Hiroshima). Soviet leader, Joseph Stalin placed communist governments in E. Europe. USA feared Stalin would try to take western Europe. When you have finished, move on to the Causes of the Cold War. Pause Now!

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Revise for GCSE Humanities: America and the Cold War From memory, write out the Revision Notes

Causes of the Cold War Political difference. Fear and suspicion. USA capitalist, USSR communist. Both feared the other was going to destroy their way of life. Soviet Union had twice been attacked by Germany and wanted security. USSR feared US atomic bomb (Hiroshima). Soviet leader, Joseph Stalin placed communist governments in E. Europe. USA feared Stalin would try to take western Europe. When you have finished, move on to the Causes of the Cold War. Pause Now!

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Causes of the Cold War Political difference. Fear and suspicion. USA capitalist, USSR communist. Both feared the other was going to destroy their way of life. Soviet Union had twice been attacked by Germany and wanted security. USSR feared US atomic bomb (Hiroshima). Soviet leader, Joseph Stalin placed communist governments in E. Europe. USA feared Stalin would try to take western Europe. When you have finished, move on to the Causes of the Cold War. Pause Now!

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Causes of the Cold War Political difference. Fear and suspicion. USA capitalist, USSR communist. Both feared the other was going to destroy their way of life. Soviet Union had twice been attacked by Germany and wanted security. USSR feared US atomic bomb (Hiroshima). Soviet leader, Joseph Stalin placed communist governments in E. Europe. USA feared Stalin would try to take western Europe. Pause Now! When you have finished, move on to the section on the Iron Curtain.

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The Iron Curtain Iron Curtain Phrase used by Churchill to describe how Europe was divided into a communist east and free market west. This happened as Stalin installed communist governments in the countries of eastern Europe. Truman Doctrine US President states that the USA will prevent the spread of communism. Marshall Plan Financial aid from the USA to help rebuild Europe after WW2 and to prevent the spread of communism. When you have finished, move on to the next page. Pause Now!

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Revise for GCSE Humanities: America and the Cold War From memory, write out the Revision Notes

The Iron Curtain Iron Curtain Phrase used by Churchill to describe how Europe was divided into a communist east and free market west. This happened as Stalin installed communist governments in the countries of eastern Europe. Truman Doctrine US President states that the USA will prevent the spread of communism. Marshall Plan Financial aid from the USA to help rebuild Europe after WW2 and to prevent the spread of communism. When you have finished, move on to the next page. Pause Now!

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Revise for GCSE Humanities: America and the Cold War Read the full Revision Notes

The Iron Curtain Iron Curtain Phrase used by Churchill to describe how Europe was divided into a communist east and free market west. This happened as Stalin installed communist governments in the countries of eastern Europe. Truman Doctrine US President states that the USA will prevent the spread of communism. Marshall Plan Financial aid from the USA to help rebuild Europe after WW2 and to prevent the spread of communism.. When you have finished, move on to the next page. Pause Now!

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Revise for GCSE Humanities: America and the Cold War From memory, write out the Revision Notes again

The Iron Curtain Iron Curtain Phrase used by Churchill to describe how Europe was divided into a communist east and free market west. This happened as Stalin installed communist governments in the countries of eastern Europe. Truman Doctrine US President states that the USA will prevent the spread of communism. Marshall Plan Financial aid from the USA to help rebuild Europe after WW2 and to prevent the spread of communism. When you have finished, move on to the next page. Pause Now!

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The Berlin Airlift 1948/9 Stalin cuts road, rail and canal links between the western sectors of Berlin and West Germany. USA and UK fly in all the supplies needed by the western sectors. After 6 months Stalin opens links, having failed to get control of Berlin. Results First confrontation of the Cold War, USA and USSR are no longer Allies. NATO set up as a defensive alliance for Western Europe. When you have finished, move on to the next page. Pause Now! Broadwater School

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The Berlin Airlift 1948/9 Stalin cuts road, rail and canal links between the western sectors of Berlin and West Germany. USA and UK fly in all the supplies needed by the western sectors. After 6 months Stalin opens links, having failed to get control of Berlin. Results First confrontation of the Cold War, USA and USSR are no longer Allies. NATO set up as a defensive alliance for Western Europe. When you have finished, move on to the next page. Pause Now! Broadwater School

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The Berlin Airlift 1948/9 Stalin cuts road, rail and canal links between the western sectors of Berlin and West Germany. USA and UK fly in all the supplies needed by the western sectors. After 6 months Stalin opens links, having failed to get control of Berlin. Results First confrontation of the Cold War, USA and USSR are no longer Allies. NATO set up as a defensive alliance for Western Europe. When you have finished, move on to the next page. Pause Now! Broadwater School

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Revise for GCSE Humanities: America and the Cold War From memory, write out the Revision Notes again

The Berlin Airlift 1948/9 Stalin cuts road, rail and canal links between the western sectors of Berlin and West Germany. USA and UK fly in all the supplies needed by the western sectors. After 6 months Stalin opens links, having failed to get control of Berlin. Results First confrontation of the Cold War, USA and USSR are no longer Allies. NATO set up as a defensive alliance for Western Europe. When you have finished, move on to the next page on the Korean War. Pause Now! Broadwater School

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The Korean War 1950 Communist North Korea attacks South Korea. United Nations force, 48% US troops led by Douglas MacArthur.

USSR and China (communist since 1949) send aid to North Korea. 1953 Stalin dies. Negotiated peace treaty. Korea remains divided. Importance: first “hot” fighting of the Cold War. When you have finished, move on to the next page. Pause Now!

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Revise for GCSE Humanities: America and the Cold War From memory, write out the Revision Notes

The Korean War 1950 Communist North Korea attacks South Korea. United Nations force, 48% US troops led by Douglas MacArthur.

USSR and China (communist since 1949) send aid to North Korea. 1953 Stalin dies. Negotiated peace treaty. Korea remains divided. Importance: first “hot” fighting of the Cold War.

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Revise for GCSE Humanities: America and the Cold War Read the full Revision Notes

The Korean War 1950 Communist North Korea attacks South Korea. United Nations force, 48% US troops led by Douglas MacArthur.

USSR and China (communist since 1949) send aid to North Korea. 1953 Stalin dies. Negotiated peace treaty. Korea remains divided. Importance: first “hot” fighting of the Cold War.

When you have finished, move on to the next page. Pause Now! Broadwater School

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Revise for GCSE Humanities: America and the Cold War From memory, write out the Revision Notes

The Korean War 1950 Communist North Korea attacks South Korea. United Nations force, 48% US troops led by Douglas MacArthur.

USSR and China (communist since 1949) send aid to North Korea. 1953 Stalin dies. Negotiated peace treaty. Korea remains divided. Importance: first “hot” fighting of the Cold War.

When you have finished, move on to the next page on the red scare. Pause Now! Broadwater School

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McCarthy and the “Red Scare” McCarthyism is the name me given to an intense period of anti-communist hysteria in the USA. It is named after US Senator Joseph McCarthy. Causes: McC. claimed to have a list of communists working in the US State Department. McC cashed in on fears in the USA about the spread of communism. Post-war communist expansion – Eastern Europe, Berlin Airlift, China and Korea. 1949 Soviet Union has the atomic bomb. Alger Hiss and the Rosenbergs convicted of spying for USSR. Results: Fear of communism gripped the USA – “Reds under the bed”. (HUAC) House Committee on Un-American Activities investigate. Hollywood Ten. Accusation or investigation enough to wreck careers in public service. Great period of intolerance – reduction in civil liberties, held back civil rights. .

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Revise for GCSE Humanities: America and the Cold War From memory, write out the Revision Notes

McCarthy and the “Red Scare” McCarthyism is the name me given to an intense period of anti-communist hysteria in the USA. It is named after US Senator Joseph McCarthy. Causes: McC. claimed to have a list of communists working in the US State Department. McC cashed in on fears in the USA about the spread of communism. Post-war communist expansion – Eastern Europe, Berlin Airlift, China and Korea. 1949 Soviet Union has the atomic bomb. Alger Hiss and the Rosenbergs convicted of spying for USSR. Results: Fear of communism gripped the USA – “Reds under the bed”. (HUAC) House Committee on Un-American Activities investigate. Hollywood Ten. Accusation or investigation enough to wreck careers in public service. Great period of intolerance – reduction in civil liberties, held back civil rights. .

When you have finished, move on to the next page. Pause Now!

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Revise for GCSE Humanities: America and the Cold War Read the full Revision Notes

McCarthy and the “Red Scare” McCarthyism is the name me given to an intense period of anti-communist hysteria in the USA. It is named after US Senator Joseph McCarthy. Causes: McC. claimed to have a list of communists working in the US State Department. McC cashed in on fears in the USA about the spread of communism. Post-war communist expansion – Eastern Europe, Berlin Airlift, China and Korea. 1949 Soviet Union has the atomic bomb. Alger Hiss and the Rosenbergs convicted of spying for USSR. Results: Fear of communism gripped the USA – “Reds under the bed”. (HUAC) House Committee on Un-American Activities investigate. Hollywood Ten. Accusation or investigation enough to wreck careers in public service. Great period of intolerance – reduction in civil liberties, held back civil rights. .

When you have finished, move on to the next page. Pause Now!

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Revise for GCSE Humanities: America and the Cold War From memory, write out the Revision Notes

McCarthy and the “Red Scare” McCarthyism is the name me given to an intense period of anti-communist hysteria in the USA. It is named after US Senator Joseph McCarthy. Causes: McC. claimed to have a list of communists working in the US State Department. McC cashed in on fears in the USA about the spread of communism. Post-war communist expansion – Eastern Europe, Berlin Airlift, China and Korea. 1949 Soviet Union has the atomic bomb. Alger Hiss and the Rosenbergs convicted of spying for USSR. Results: Fear of communism gripped the USA – “Reds under the bed”. (HUAC) House Committee on Un-American Activities investigate. Hollywood Ten. Accusation or investigation enough to wreck careers in public service. Great period of intolerance – reduction in civil liberties, held back civil rights. .

When you have finished, move on to the next page on the Arms Race. Pause Now!

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The Arms Race Nuclear Arms Race Competition to build more and better weapons to deter attack. 1949 USA sets up NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) as defensive alliance. 1949 USSR has atomic bomb 1952 Hydrogen Bomb developed by both sides 1957 ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile – to deliver nuclear warheads Huge amounts spent by both sides, military gains much political influence. The “Space Race” 1957 USSR uses an ICBM (Inter Continental Ballistic Missile) to put Sputnik into orbit. USSR now has the ability to use ICBMs to deliver nuclear warheads. 1961, Soviet Cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin is the first man in space. US pride hurt. JFK pledges the USA will place a man on the Moon. Total cost of Moon landing was $25,000 million. Happened in 1969. Criticism because there was great poverty on Earth. .

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Revise for GCSE Humanities: America and the Cold War From memory, write out the Revision Notes

The Arms Race Nuclear Arms Race Competition to build more and better weapons to deter attack. 1949 USA sets up NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) as defensive alliance. 1949 USSR has atomic bomb 1952 Hydrogen Bomb developed by both sides 1957 ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile – to deliver nuclear warheads Huge amounts spent by both sides, military gains much political influence. The “Space Race” 1957 USSR uses an ICBM (Inter Continental Ballistic Missile) to put Sputnik into orbit. USSR now has the ability to use ICBMs to deliver nuclear warheads. 1961, Soviet Cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin is the first man in space. US pride hurt. JFK pledges the USA will place a man on the Moon. Total cost of Moon landing was $25,000 million. Happened in 1969. Criticism because there was great poverty on Earth. .

When you have finished, move on to the next page. Pause Now!

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Revise for GCSE Humanities: America and the Cold War Read the full Revision Notes

The Arms Race Nuclear Arms Race Competition to build more and better weapons to deter attack. 1949 USA sets up NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) as defensive alliance. 1949 USSR has atomic bomb 1952 Hydrogen Bomb developed by both sides 1957 ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile – to deliver nuclear warheads Huge amounts spent by both sides, military gains much political influence. The “Space Race” 1957 USSR uses an ICBM (Inter Continental Ballistic Missile) to put Sputnik into orbit. USSR now has the ability to use ICBMs to deliver nuclear warheads. 1961, Soviet Cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin is the first man in space. US pride hurt. JFK pledges the USA will place a man on the Moon. Total cost of Moon landing was $25,000 million. Happened in 1969. Criticism because there was great poverty on Earth. .

When you have finished, move on to the next page. Pause Now!

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Revise for GCSE Humanities: America and the Cold War From memory, write out the Revision Notes again

The Arms Race Nuclear Arms Race Competition to build more and better weapons to deter attack. 1949 USA sets up NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) as defensive alliance. 1949 USSR has atomic bomb 1952 Hydrogen Bomb developed by both sides 1957 ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile – to deliver nuclear warheads Huge amounts spent by both sides, military gains much political influence. The “Space Race” 1957 USSR uses an ICBM (Inter Continental Ballistic Missile) to put Sputnik into orbit. USSR now has the ability to use ICBMs to deliver nuclear warheads. 1961, Soviet Cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin is the first man in space. US pride hurt. JFK pledges the USA will place a man on the Moon. Total cost of Moon landing was $25,000 million. Happened in 1969. Criticism because there was great poverty on Earth. Pause Now! You have finished this unit. Keep your notes safe and come back soon.

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