1. + Origins of the Cold War The events and causes that led to the Cold War

2. + Unit Learning Targets SS.HS.KN.ALT.09: I can identify how technological knowledge and innovation shapes a society, place, or region. SS.HS.KN.ALT.17: I can explain the process of change and continuity in a society, place or region. SS.HS.KN.ALT.23: I can describe the influences, impacts and resolutions of historical conflicts.

3. + End of World War II Feb. 4 th -11 th 1945 United States, Britain, Russia Important decisions regarding future progress of the war and the postwar world Germany Responsibility for war Eastern Europe “friendly” to Soviet regime with free elections United Nations 5 permanent members of Security Council July 17 th - Aug. 2 nd 1945 Big 3 Negotiate terms for end of war Demilitarized and disarmed Germany under 4 zones Reestablish borders Germany Soviet Poland Potsdam Declaration “prompt and utter destruction” Truman acknowledge atomic bomb Yalta Conference Potsdam Conference

4. + Salami Tactics: Between 1946-47 Stalin secured Communist governments in Eastern European nations

5. + Western Reponses Truman Doctrine: U.S. would support Greece and Turkey with economic and military aid to prevent their falling into the Soviet sphereGreeceTurkey Iron Curtain: Those countries on the east were connected to or influenced by the Soviet Union. Marshall Plan: American economic initiative to aid Europe in rebuilding after WWII