STAR Review: Write in your notebook! 1.Enlightenment pg Social Contract pg Balance of Power pg Legitimacy pg Realism pg.266

Tues. March 10 th, 2009 Bell work What is a Third World country? Pg. 548 What was the Bandung Conf.? Pg 548 Who was Fulgencio Batista? Pg. 550

Homework Who is Fidel Castro? (1 Paragraph)

Review U.S. troops in Vietnam Tunnel System Tet Offensive Vietnam becomes a communist country.

Objectives How did the Cold War affect developing nations? Describe superpower confrontations in Latin America after WWII. What were the Cold War conflicts that occurred in the middle East?

10:9:3 Understand the importance of the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan, which established the pattern for America’s postwar policy of supplying economic and military aid to prevent the spread of Communism and the resulting economic and political competition in arenas such as Southeast Asia (i.e., the Korean War, Vietnam War), Cuba, and Africa.

The Cold War Divides The World Ch Pgs

Main Idea- Revolution: The superpowers supported opposing sides in Latin American and Middle Eastern conflicts Why It Matters Now- Many of these areas today are troubled by political, economic, and military conflict and crisis

Setting The Stage Post WWII the worlds nations were one of 3 worlds First World- Industrialized capitalist nations ( U.S. and allies) Second World- Communist Nations led by USSR Third World- Developing newly independent nations who were not aligned with the superpowers Third world nations were another competitive arena for the superpowers.

Fighting For The Third World Third world nations were: - Located in Latin America, Asia, and Africa - Econ. Poor - Politically unstable - Endured ethnic conflicts - Lack of technology - Lack of education * Communism vs. Capitalism (What countries are we talking about?) Communism and capitalism were the two main political and economic systems that these developing countries had to choose from

Cold War Strategies Propaganda Espionage Multination alliances Foreign Aid Brinkmanship Surrogate Wars Vigilance is our weapon. Be vigilant!

Association of Nonaligned Nations India /Indonesia remained neutral: called themselves the “THIRD FORCE” of independent countries Bandung Conf hosted leaders of Asia, and Africa

Confrontations in Latin America Latin American countries Seek aid from the superpowers due to – * Industrial growth * Population boom * Gap between rich and poor * Many countries alternate between Democ. and military rule

Fidel Castro and the Cuban Revolution Fulgencio Batista ruled Cuba as a unpopular dictator in the 1950s U.S. Supported Batista Jan A young lawyer named Fidel Castro led the revolution to overthrow Batista Fulgencio Batista Fidel Castro

Fidel Castro and the Cuban Revolution Cont. Castro the humane ruler - improved econ., Est. Social reforms Castro the Dictator- Suspended elections, jailed or executed opponents, tightly controlled Cuban econ. Castro Nationalizes the economy 1. Castro took over all foreign industry- Sugar mills, and refineries 2. U.S. Pres. Eisenhower issued trade embargo 3. Castro turns to soviets for econ/military aid

Bay of Pigs 1960-CIA began to train anti- Castro Cuban Exiles April 1961 revolutionaries invaded the Bay of Pigs U.S. did not provide promised air support Castro’s army easily defeated the invaders Why did U.S. back out?

Peer Quiz 1.First, you are to develop 5 questions From today’s notes. 2. Second, you are to give these questions to your Neighbor for a quiz. 3. Third, you are to pass back the quiz, to be graded.