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Introduction
Split in Ideology
Themes
1- Ideology
2- Political
3- Economic
4- End of Colonialism
5- Destruction/Advancements
Ideology- Peace
Yalta Conference of 1945 S, UK, Soviets, China meet and settle differences. Call for a conference of all nations.
Ideology- Split
Germany became a protectorate Country and capital divided between USA, Britain, France, Russia. “An iron curtain has descended across the continent” Churchill
Ideology- Treaty Organizations
NATO (North American Treaty Organization), SEATO, USSR
Political- UN
Formed 1945 To replace League of Nations. Aim to keep peace and uphold human rights. Founded by 50 countries
Political- France
Alsace Lorraine Returned
Political-Conflict
Israel Palestine Conflict (Israel created in 1948)
Political- Historiography
“The UN is designed for lasting freedom and independence for all its members” Truman
Economic- US
Marshall Plan 1947, 17 billion in aid
Economic- Europe
EE Community 1957
Economic- Russia
Comecon; Molotov Plan for E European Countries of 1947
End of Colonization- UK
1947 India "Jewel in the crown" gains independence
End of Colonization- France (SEA)
1954 looses Indochina
End of Colonization- France (Africa)
1952 looses Algeria
Destruction/Advancements- Money
Cost 4 Trillion Dollars
Destruction/Advancements- Death
24 million soldiers, 38 million casualties, 3% of world population; Holocaust (6 million)
Destruction/Advancements- Nuclear
Created Atom Bomb, nuclear technology
Destruction/Advancements- Medical
Penicillin: Louis Pastore
Destruction/Advancements- Warcraft
Air power-Jet: German Messershmitt ME 262, Vehicles- Radio communication, tanks,
Clever Twist
“Rival states can be frightened into friendship only by the shadow of some great danger”