the early cold war: 1947-1970
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The Early Cold War: 1947-1970. Thanks to Ms. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY. 1945 - 1991. Unit 8: The Cold War. EQ:. How did countries seek to create a lasting peace after WWII and what are the goals of the United Nations?. Review. Who were the Allies in WWII? (Big Three) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The EarlyCold War:1947-1970
The EarlyCold War:1947-1970
Thanks to Ms. Susan M. PojerHorace Greeley HS Chappaqua,
NY
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Unit 8: The Cold War
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EQ:
• How did countries seek to create a lasting peace after WWII and what are the goals of the United Nations?
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Review• Who were the Allies in WWII? (Big
Three)• Who were the Axis Powers in WWII?• What caused Japan to surrender?• What were the Nuremberg Trials?• What happened to Germany after
WWII?• How did U.S. occupation of Japan
change their government, society, and economy?
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2ayJxiQMAo
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Post-War Europe• Devastated by war, 60 million
dead (2/3 civilians)• Cities destroyed, famine, and
disease• People desire stability, peace, and
leadership
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Review – Failure of Post-WWI• Germany is severely punished
–Economy is weak; rise of the Nazis• Creation of League of Nations -
weak• Dictators and Aggression
throughout Europe
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Need to avoid same mistakes made after WWI
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Allies Debate Post-War World• 1945 to discuss post-war plans:
–Germany, reparations, and the formation of international organizations
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New International Goals
• Avoid war, famine, atrocities, etc…
• Promote peace, security, stability, tolerance, and human rights
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How do we achieve this?
• By creating international organizations where countries can cooperate and help one another
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United Nations
• Think of it as a congress for countries around the world
• Diplomacy first – talk out your issues before jumping into war
• Promote peace and stability• 193 countries are members as of
2013
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Security Council• This is the leadership branch of
the UN • The permanent members of the
Security Council have veto power–U.S., Russia, France, Great Britain,
and China (winners of WWII)
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World Health Organization• Researches and fights off
diseases• Promotes public health around
the world
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World Bank• Goal: fight poverty and increase the
standard of living• Provides loans and investments to
countries– Schools, electricity, disease control