was still suffering the affects of World War 1‚ so communism could spread easily if nothing was done. Marshall said that Eastern Europe would need $30 million to stop poverty and be contained using the Truman Doctrine. This was known as Marshall aid. These policies together were the actions led by the Americans to contain Eastern Europe and not spread communism any further. To a certain extent the USA were responsible for starting the Cold war for several reasons. Firstly Roosevalt
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The post-classical period runs from the 5th century to the 15th C.E‚ this was a time right after the decline of great classical empires that had accomplished many things and left a large framework for the many societies to come. The post-classical period focuses on a broader view on religion and trade and doesn’t focus one on one contacts with individual civilizations. The post-classical era was also a time for developments of Arabs and the spread of Islam. As well as the spread of civilizations
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During World War II‚ the United States and the Soviet Union were allies. After the war the two countries emerged as the two most powerful countries in the world. Although the world war ended‚ it was not a clean ending. Iron-willed Stalin wanted a postwar settlement that would guarantee the Soviet Union’s security and future. He wanted parts of Poland and Finland and the Baltic states. With Eastern Europe‚ the Soviet Union would have a buffer against future aggression from the West‚ colonies for rebuilding
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“Mankind must put an end to war or war will put an end to mankind.” John F. Kennedy September 25‚ 1961 The Cold War‚ which took place between 1945 and 1989‚ has been the event in which the two superpowers‚ the United States and the Soviet Union directly threatened each other with nuclear weapons‚ almost bringing “an end to mankind”. All those that offered explanations during and after the Cold War have been classified into two groups: the traditionalists and
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Following the end of World War II in 1945‚ the United States economy began to prosper. However‚ the end of the war brought on another kind of war‚ the Cold War. With suspicion and tension between the United States and the Soviet Union‚ the United States began to conduct research on alternate means to protect the national interest through an improved interrogation processes. One of these highly classified programs was known as “Project: MKULTRA.” According to Dr. Horowitz (2001)‚ the basis for MKULTRA
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Vietnam: The Eisenhower and Kennedy Years Post World War II The years following World War II were a time of economic boon and prosperity for most Americans. At the same time‚ the Iron Curtain was firmly in place‚ the cold war was heating up‚ and the fear that communism would take over the world like a zombie apocalypse was almost palpable. In international politics during the post-war years the United States sought to establish itself as the leader of the free world. We no longer took the
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During the Cold War‚ Poland was under Soviet influence. Poles had a difficult time practicing their religion. Due to his country’s inability to practice Catholicism‚ Pope John Paul II grew troubled. This led to June 2nd-8th 1979‚ when the Pope visited Poland to awake the religious zeal and pride under the weight of the Soviets. Pope John Paul’s interactions brought hope and faith to Poland and influenced Gorbachev and Reagan. Before his life as Pope‚ Karol Jozef Wojtyla‚ raised in Poland‚ learned
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The Cold War ‚ it was an open yet restricted rivalry that developed after World War II between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies. The Cold War was waged on political‚ economic‚ and propaganda fronts and had only limited recourse to weapons. The term was used by an American financier and presidential adviser Bernard Baruch during a congressional debate in 1947. Following the surrender of Nazi Germany in May 1945 near the close of WWII‚ the uneasy wartime alliance
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to each other than ever before. Information and money too flow more quickly than ever before. Goods and services produced in one part of the world are increasingly available in all parts of the world. International communication is commonplace. This phenomenon has been titled “globalization.” The era of globalization is fast becoming the preferred term for describing the current times. Because we are thoughtful people concerned about world affairs‚ our job is to pick up “globalization‚” examine it
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diplomatic pressure is inadequate due to a country’s unwillingness to cooperate‚ and a military approach may generate unwanted attention or retaliation covert action may be the best choice. An example of this primary consideration is during the Cold War when the United States government would frequently turn to covert action when diplomacy with a hostile government‚ such as the Soviet Union was too weak. Conversely‚ military action also could not be used as the Soviets‚ had substantial forces in
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