the ultimate history revsion for cold war , covers topics in detail , while aiding revsion effectively.
made a huge difference in my revision for gcses , was working at a grade 4 , achieved a garde 8 in the end !
39 slides , covers everything , only resource youll need for revsison!
, Leaders - USA Leaders -
Key Events of the Cold War
1933-45: Franklin D Roosevelt
Tehram Conference (1943)
Yalta Conference (1945)
Potsdam Conference and dropping of the atomic bombs (1945)
Long telegram Novikov telegram and Iron curtain speech
Soviet Expansion (1940s)
Truman Doctrine (1947) and Marshall Plan (1948) 1922-53: Jos
1945-53: Harry Truman Berlin Blockade and Airlift (1948-9) Formation of NATO (1949)
Formation of the Warsaw Pact (1955)
Hungarian Uprising (1956)
Cuban Revolution (1959)
1953-61: Dwight Eisenhower Berlin Wall (1961)
Bay of Pigs (1961)
Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)
Hotline and Test-Ban Treaty (1963)
1956-64: Nikita
1961-63: John F Kennedy
Outer Space Treaty (1967)
Prague Spring and Czechoslovakian Uprising, Brezhnev Doctrine (1968)
Détente (1970s)
SALT 1 (1972)
1963-69: Lyndon B Johnson Helsinki (1975)
1969-74: Richard Nixon
SALT 2 (1979)
Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan (1979) 1964-82: Leon
1974-77: Gerald Ford Moscow Olympics (1980)
Los Angeles, USA Olympics (1984)
1977-81: Jimmy Carter
Fall of the Berlin Wall (1989)
Unification of Germany (1990)
Collapse of USSR and dissolution of the Warsaw Pact (1991)
Nov 1982-Feb 1984: Yuri Andro
1981-89: Ronald Reagan Konstantin Ch
1989-93: George H W Bush 1985-91: Mikha
, Ideological Differences
The key reason the Cold War started between the USA and USSR was because of their completely different o
how to run a country…
Aspect: USA USSR
Democratic – elected by the people who One Party Dictatorship – People cou
Type of Government had a CHOICE of candidates vote for the Communists
Capitalist – private individuals owned
Economic System Communism – everything was own
industry and kept profits
The freedom and rights of each person
Individual rights were closely contro
were considered important and
Individual Rights Americans didn’t like the state interfering state because the most important t
the good of the society as a whole.
with their lives
Both sides believed their way was correct and both became deeply fearful of the other. The Americans feare
Communism would spread (Domino Theory) and the Soviets claimed they just wanted to protect themselve
invasions.
Importance:
Showed there were differences and divisions between the USA and USSR politically, economically, socially…
, The Grand Alliance
Grand Alliance = members of the USA, Britain and the USSR. Created in 1941 to
defeat Nazi Germany
Why did the Grand Alliance break down?
Difference in beliefs about Germany: e.g. USSR said Germany should have to pay repara
ensuring that it is never strong enough to start another war. Britain wanted Germany to
they could trade with them.
Differences in beliefs about Europe: e.g. USA and Britain wanted Europe to be democrati
believed in a communist ‘democracy’.
Nuclear weapons: e.g. the USA dropped atomic bombs on Japan and this gave them an
advantage (at first).
Stalin and Truman’s relationship: e.g. he was meant to hold free elections in Europe (as
Yalta) but he didn’t. Truman was very suspicious of the USSR and this increased tension.
Truman had the atomic bomb, he felt he could push Stalin around at the Potsdam Confe
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ethan8. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £8.48. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
