During World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union were partners. They had teamed together to defeat their common enemy, Germany. In spite of this successful partnership in defeating their common enemy, several developments and factors from 1941 to 1949 increased suspicion and tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. One major development that emerged within this period of time was differing philosophies. The United States believed in democratic forms of government, believed that economic stability would keep peace in the world, and believed that the free enterprise system was necessary for economic growth.…
When World War II finished, most American authorities concurred that the best barrier against the Soviet risk was a system called "containment." The Cold War was a military and political tension between the Western Bloc and the Eastern Bloc. The Western Bloc contained of the NATO powers such as the United States, while the Eastern Bloc contained of members of the Warsaw Pact including the Soviet Union. The “war” lasted for forty-four years and took place mainly in Asia, Europe, and North America. With all things considered, the American Diplomat, George Kennan inferred that any U.S. approach toward the Soviet Union ought to be “patient but vigilant” (Doc A) in containing communism.…
Another way the US assured the curbing of communism was through foreign alliances, as depicted in the map in Document 8. The map was made to display the treaties and alliances made by both sides, like the Rio Treaty, SEATO, ANZUS, Warsaw Pact, and CENTO, as well as the division of global power along what Churchill had called the “Iron Curtain.” These treaties, like NATO, were formed for the purpose of collective security and stability.…
Spandana Shankara Ms. Murphy APUSH 20 March 2018 United States Foreign Policy Between 1920-1941 June 28, 1919 marked the remarkable end to World War I with the Treaty of Versailles. Germany, deemed responsible for the start of the war that killed millions, was faced with Article 231, also known as the War Guilt Clause. The clause stated that Germany was responsible to pay for the damages caused by the war, leaving their country in an economic disaster. With rising debt, Adolf Hitler gained power and momentum in his campaign to regain stability in Germany. In 1933, to order to show the power of Germany, Hitler began to attack neighboring countries, clearly going against the Treaty of Versailles.…
A quarter of the way through the century the worst economic recession in history hit America. The populus of the United states lived through ten grueling years of hardship up until the year America entered the war. The entire country raised itself from the ground and stood proud not only against its enemies but for the ideals it stood for. World War Two brought on a new wave of American idealism and propelled the country into an age of world dominance. From there, their war changed to a fight for democracy in the west against the communists in the east.…
Harry S. Truman's strategies overseas, and particularly concerning the Soviet Union in the developing Cold War, became fixes of America’s foreign policies for years. In the United States, Truman secured and…
America, being a capitalist country, was against the idea and did its best to prevent Stalin’s plan for a communist world. In order to halt the growth of communism, the Unites States created NATO, the Containment Policy and the Marshall Plan, and helped the South sides during the Korean War and Vietnam War. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a military alliance between Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the…
1) America became involved in the second World War because they lent supplies to enemies of the Axis through the Lend Lease Act, and because of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. From 1939 through 1941, Franklin Delano Roosevelt pushed Congress to pass the Lend Lease act. This act allowed Americans to send supplies to countries fighting the Axis. Roosevelt hoped that the Lend Lease act would help Britain and France to fight the Nazis, who had conquered Western Europe at an alarming rate. Another act that brought the U.S closer to fighting in World War II was the institution of a draft to build up the military.…
Post stock market crash, America and many other dependent countries were in turmoil. Opening the way for another war, the Axis’ power took advantage of this ever changing world. America, in response to the actions, forced themselves into the war. With America coming out of isolation, the Allies had gained a new ally and an advantage in the war. With the American nation by their side, the Allies had become stronger and had gained the upper hand on the Axis.…
The Soviet claimed they provided all citizens with economic and social rights but the U.S still saw communism as a terrible idea. Americans saw this is a threat that violated civil liberties therefore they made continuous efforts to ensure this never happened. From this a policy of containment was put in place. The main goal of this policy was for the United States to try to stop the spread of communism by creating alliances to help weaken the Soviets advances. This plan was originally devised by George Kennan, a career diplomat, while serving in the U.S embassy in Moscow.…
One of the most influential factors in US foreign policy is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, which serves as a military alliance between the US and other North American and European powers. Formed in response to the spread of Soviet influence, NATO continues today to ensure the defense of its member states. Following World War II, the world became split between the Western nations and the Communist Eastern bloc, headed by the US and USSR respectively. During this postwar period, the USSR began expanding their influence into neighboring states and instituting satellite governments throughout Eastern Europe. In response, the US and its allies sought a policy of containment, which meant opposing the spread of Communist influence and finding ways to prevent its further expansion.…
Soviet occupation in Poland), and bolstered attacks, asserting on the USSR's behalf, their bent on world domination. The United States misconstrued Soviet intentions and assigned world domination' as Stalin's main goal. With such a seemingly aggressive Soviet threat at hand, the U.S. utilized documents and speeches like Kennan's Long Telegram, Churchill's Iron Curtain Speech and the Truman doctrine to acknowledge the maturing Soviet menace. These three documents and declarations deepened the stratification of the already tenuous Soviet and U.S relationship and unwittingly expedited and worsened Cold War tensions. The Soviets would then respond to the United States via pronouncements and reactions (i.e. the Cominform as a rebuttal to the Marshall Plan) as an escalating tit-for-tat would lead the U.S. and the USSR towards more enmity.…
This promised aid to countries that were threatened by the communist grip. Then later on that year the Marshall Plan provide billions of dollars to eliminate political instabilities that could allow a communist takeover. In 1948 the Soviet Union cut off all rail traffic to Berlin. The US and Britain responded by airlifting in supplies for 231 day until they reopened that railways. In 1949, in an attempt to stop everything that was happening the Us joined the NATO or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.…
Throughout the World Wars, the United States was apart of the Allies because Americans fell victim to warcrimes committed by Germany and Japan while assiting the countries at war. The U.S. provided many necessities like food, war goods, and money for the war stricken countries. The bombing of Pearl Harbor caused the U.S. to enter World War II declaring war on Japan. A secret military operation built a nuclear bomb that allowed the U.S. to raise itself to superstatus once it was used to weaken Japan. The United States wanted to lead the way to peace, the government began developing a strong military during World War I while providing assistance to countries at war, the U.S. entered World War II after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, at last,…
Over the years from 1945 to 1989, different presidents use doctrines to take a stand on issues such as the Truman Doctrine was to help countries from the threat of communism spreading. Other president’s doctrines were similar in that they were to stop the spread of communism by different ways and intensity. There were situations that they felt required U.S. diplomatic efforts during Truman time in office. During the time Truman was in the office, the doctrine was called Truman Doctrine and took actions that showed his standing on the issue of trying to prevent the spread of communism. The actions and events which took place from the Truman Doctrine had effects on the U.S. and other countries.…