The EarlyCold War:1947-1970

The EarlyCold War:1947-1970

Thanks to Ms. Susan M. PojerHorace Greeley HS Chappaqua,

NY

1945 - 1991

Unit 8: The Cold War

EQ:

• How did countries seek to create a lasting peace after WWII and what are the goals of the United Nations?

Review• Who were the Allies in WWII? (Big

Three)• Who were the Axis Powers in WWII?• What caused Japan to surrender?• What were the Nuremberg Trials?• What happened to Germany after

WWII?• How did U.S. occupation of Japan

change their government, society, and economy?

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2ayJxiQMAo

Post-War Europe• Devastated by war, 60 million

dead (2/3 civilians)• Cities destroyed, famine, and

disease• People desire stability, peace, and

leadership

Review – Failure of Post-WWI• Germany is severely punished

–Economy is weak; rise of the Nazis• Creation of League of Nations -

weak• Dictators and Aggression

throughout Europe

Need to avoid same mistakes made after WWI

Allies Debate Post-War World• 1945 to discuss post-war plans:

–Germany, reparations, and the formation of international organizations

New International Goals

• Avoid war, famine, atrocities, etc…

• Promote peace, security, stability, tolerance, and human rights

How do we achieve this?

• By creating international organizations where countries can cooperate and help one another

United Nations

• Think of it as a congress for countries around the world

• Diplomacy first – talk out your issues before jumping into war

• Promote peace and stability• 193 countries are members as of

2013

Security Council• This is the leadership branch of

the UN • The permanent members of the

Security Council have veto power–U.S., Russia, France, Great Britain,

and China (winners of WWII)

World Health Organization• Researches and fights off

diseases• Promotes public health around

the world

World Bank• Goal: fight poverty and increase the

standard of living• Provides loans and investments to

countries– Schools, electricity, disease control