Unit 8.1 - Setting the Stage for the Cold War and Decolonialization Flashcards
Colonies’ desire for independence because intertwined with…
a global ideological conflict between capitalist (US) and communist (USSR) countries
At the _____ _____, the Allies agreed that the Soviet Union would “liberate” _____ _____ while the U.S. & England focused on ______
Tehran Conference; Eastern Europe; Western Europe
At the _____ _____, FDR wanted to guarantee…
Yalta Conference; free elections for everyone in Europe
At the _____ _____, Staling wanted to establish a _____ _____ in East. Europe to…
Yalta Conference; “buffer zone”; protect Russia from another invasion
At the _____ _____, tensions between the U.S. and Staling ran high because Staling refused to…
Postdam Conference; give up territories in East. Europe that he had “liberated”
How WWII resulted in the weakening of Europe
It led to wartime losses through both population and physical destruction in all European nations, weakening their influence in the world while the U.S. who had not suffered as much grew in power.
The Cold War between the super powers (US & USSR) played out in…
propaganda campaigns, secret operations, and an arms race
Technological developments during WWII
Air pressure systems in airplane cabins, food refrigeration, stronger plywood for construction, and plastic.
Technological improvement in bombs
The US and USSR both made hydrogen bombs which were stronger than the nukes dropped in Japan at the end of WWII
Military-Industrial Complex
The informal alliance between the government and large defense contractors who President Eisenhower warned not to let grow too powerful
Why did WWII lay the “foundation” for anti colonial movements around the world?
The idea of self-determination grew, WWII had weakened colonial powers so they couldn’t resist revolts as well, and the Cold War gave colonies powers they could recruit to their sides to support them
How technological and economical developments during WWII led to the US becoming a superpower
Development of technology like nukes meant they were safe from other nations due to Mutually Assured Destruction and the U.S. hadn’t suffered as many losses or damage since they weren’t in Europe and hadn’t entered the war until towards the end. New Deal (Roosevelt) during the GD and supply Britain before WWII put them in a good place with countries having to pay them back resources and such leading to them becoming a superpower.
Self-Determination
The idea that each country should choose its own form of government and leaders
