Chapter 16: The Cold War

Chapter 16: The Cold War

1. The Cold War Begins

   • Roots of the Cold War
     • American & Soviet Systems Differ
       • US = Capitalist Democracy
       • Soviets = Communist Dictatorship
       • Leader of the Soviet Union = Joseph Stalin
       • US & Soviets = Former Allies - Now Enemies
     • Allies Disagree on Future of Eastern Europe
     • Truman and Stalin Clash at Potsdam
   • Meeting the Soviet Challenge
     • Truman Faces a Crisis
     • The Truman Doctrine Opposes Communist Expansion
   • Containing Soviet Expansion
     • Kennan Argues for Contrainment
     • The Marshall Plan Aids Europe's Economies
   • The Cold War Heats Up
     • Berlin Airlift Saves West Berlin
     • Cold War Rivals Form Alliances

2. The Korean War

   • Communist Gain Control of China
     • Civil War Divides China
     • Communists Win in China
   • Americans Fight in Korea
     • North Korea Invades South Korea
     • U.S. Forces Defend South Korea
     • MacArthur Drives Back the North Koreans
     • China Forces a Stalemate
   • The Korean War Has Lasting Effects
     • The War Becomes a Political Issue
     • Examining the Lessons of the Korean War

3. The Cold War Expands

   • The Arms Race Heightens Tensions
     • Communists Advances Shock the Nation
     • Nuclear Arsenals Expand
   • Eisenhower Introduces New Policies
     • Eisenhower Favors Massive Retaliation
     • Stalin's Death Eases Tensions
   • The Cold War Goes Global
     • Unrest Explodes Behind Iron Curtain
     • The U.S. Defuses the Suez Canal
     • Eisenhower Promises Strong Action
     • The Cold War Blasts Off Into Space

4. The Cold War at Home

   • Worrying About Communists at Home
     • Truman Roots Out Communists
     • Congress Hunts Communists
     • Freedom of Speech Takes a Hit
     • Government Investigates Oppenheimer
   • Spy Cases Worry Americans
     • Whittaker Chambers Accuses Alger Hiss
     • The Rosenbergs are Executed
   • McCarthy Uses Ruthless Tactics
     • McCarthy Makes Accusations
     • McCarthy's Power Increases
     • McCarthy Falls from Power