The Continuing Cold War How did the Cold War spread in the 1950’s in both America and Abroad?
McCarthy-ism Senator Joseph McCarty capitalized off of fears of Communist spies Created list of 205 Communist spies in state department Increased his celebrity prior to election Inflated fears of Soviet spies Accused army of spies, which led to his downfall
Eisenhower Elected Dwight D. Eisenhower was elected in 1952 Continued Containment Theory
Southeast Asia Sent support to France’s colony in Southeast Asia French were defeated in 1954- saw the split of French Colony into North and South Vietnam US Supports South SU Supports North
Middle East Israel is Created to separate the Arabs from the Jews Much fighting still takes place in this region
Middle East Iran – 1952 US disposed Pro-Communist Leader in Iran- to support oil flow to west Suez Canal Crisis- 1956 US britan cut off aid to Egypt Egypt took control of British Suez Canal SU threatened to use lethal force if Britian and France didn’t back down