in-class #26: The Early Cold War Years
In the textbook, read chapter 22, section 2 ("The Early Cold War Years") on pages 766-773, and answer the following questions ( be able to identify the bold italicized terms)::
1. The basic American foreign policy during the Cold War became known as containment. Explain how containment worked.
2. Read "THe Primary Source" on page 767, then explain what the goal of the Truman Doctrine was.
3. The first crisis of the Cold War began in Iran, Explain what happened.
4. The economic piece of containment was the Marshall Plan. What was the Marshall Plan?
5. Explain the Berlin Crisis (which led to an airlift).
6. What was NATO and did it reflect a balance of power approach or a collective security approach?
7. How did China end up with a communist government?
8. How did communism in China affect American policy toward our World War II enemy, Japan?
9. What led to the Korean War?
10. Why did China enter the Korean War?
11. Look at the cartoons on page 772. Which of the cartoons suppports President Truman's decision to fire General MacArthur? Why was he fired?
12. How did the Korean War mark a turning point in the Cold War?