Ap Us History 2001 Dbq
How successfully did Eisenhower’s administration address Cold War fears after WWII from 1948 to 1961?
Eisenhower’s administration was to a somewhat large extent successful in addressing Cold War fears after World War II through attempts at promoting capitalism and preventing the spread of Communism.
I. General American Fears after WWII. A. Spread of Communism fear of U.S. becoming Communist. B. China Communist fear. C. McCarthyism heightened fear. D. Hesitation of action to prevent WWIII ^ fear.
II. Eisenhower Administration
A. Massive retaliation; nuclear weapons prevented USSR attack.
B. Containment policy to prevent war/attack.
C. Interstate Highway System to ^ US defense against Communism.
D. CIA overthrowing/prevention of spread of Communism.
E. Korean Armistice/Peace treaty b/w China/North Korea & US.
F. Domino Theory, eco/mil aid to Southern Viet to build stable/anti communist state.
G. SEATO, helped strengthen anti-communist countries.
H. Eisenhower Doctrine, aid to any country threatened by Communism.
I. NDEA, helped ^ education against USSR. & Technological advances.
Eisenhower’s administration was to a somewhat large extent successful in addressing Cold War fears after World War II through attempts at promoting capitalism and preventing the spread of communism. The end of the Second World War put many American citizens in fear and led to the Second Red Scare. Through many administrative decisions though, Eisenhower’s administration was able to on the most part prevent the further spread of communism and ultimately, put American citizens at ease. After the Second World War, many Americans feared the spread of communism to the Americas, which led to the Second Red Scare. Eisenhower understood the fear American citizens felt and realized the possibility of hysterical reactions. (Doc A) Eisenhower’s understanding would help his administration destroy American fear of communism and maintain peace in the U.S. As the
Eisenhower’s administration was to a somewhat large extent successful in addressing Cold War fears after World War II through attempts at promoting capitalism and preventing the spread of Communism.
I. General American Fears after WWII. A. Spread of Communism fear of U.S. becoming Communist. B. China Communist fear. C. McCarthyism heightened fear. D. Hesitation of action to prevent WWIII ^ fear.
II. Eisenhower Administration
A. Massive retaliation; nuclear weapons prevented USSR attack.
B. Containment policy to prevent war/attack.
C. Interstate Highway System to ^ US defense against Communism.
D. CIA overthrowing/prevention of spread of Communism.
E. Korean Armistice/Peace treaty b/w China/North Korea & US.
F. Domino Theory, eco/mil aid to Southern Viet to build stable/anti communist state.
G. SEATO, helped strengthen anti-communist countries.
H. Eisenhower Doctrine, aid to any country threatened by Communism.
I. NDEA, helped ^ education against USSR. & Technological advances.
Eisenhower’s administration was to a somewhat large extent successful in addressing Cold War fears after World War II through attempts at promoting capitalism and preventing the spread of communism. The end of the Second World War put many American citizens in fear and led to the Second Red Scare. Through many administrative decisions though, Eisenhower’s administration was able to on the most part prevent the further spread of communism and ultimately, put American citizens at ease. After the Second World War, many Americans feared the spread of communism to the Americas, which led to the Second Red Scare. Eisenhower understood the fear American citizens felt and realized the possibility of hysterical reactions. (Doc A) Eisenhower’s understanding would help his administration destroy American fear of communism and maintain peace in the U.S. As the