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The United States in the Cold War (1945–1963)

Roots of the Cold War

A Time of Prosperity

The Korean War Period

Global Concerns in the Cold War

Roots of the Cold War

Growing Distrust

Main Idea: Conflict occurred when the United States and the Soviet Union disagreed over who would control Europe after World War II.

Containing Soviet Expansion

Main Idea: The United States took steps to shape a foreign policy that would prevent or contain the spread of communism.

International Organizations

Main Idea: Nations joined the UN in the hopes of maintaining world peace and forming alliances with one another for further security.

The Shocks of 1949

Main Idea: After 1949, the United States faced new challenges in the Cold War.

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A Time of Prosperity

Adjusting to Peacetime

Main Idea: Returning soldiers and the problems of a postwar economy set new challenges for Americans.

A Changing Society

Main Idea: The return of prosperity during the 1950s greatly improved the lives of many Americans—but not all.

Image Library: Increase in Car Ownership, 1948–1960

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The Korean War Period

Conflict in Korea

Main Idea: Five years after the end of World War II, the United States and the United Nations defended South Korea against North Korea and China.

Fears at Home

Main Idea: Events during the early years of the Cold War increased American fears of communism at home.

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Global Concerns in the Cold War

The Arms Race

Main Idea: As the Cold War continued, the Soviet Union and the United States competed in a race to build powerful weapons.

Emerging Nations

Main Idea: Rivalry between the Soviet Union and the United States increased conflicts in other parts of the world.

Latin America and the Cold War

Main Idea: U.S. efforts to contain communism and prevent a nuclear attack increased after events in Latin America and Cuba.

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