We got assigned blog topics. I have Lyndon Johnson. Election and election results, major accomplishments, scandals assassination attempts civil rights issues etc. non cold war. civil rights act. I am doing everything but major accomplishments.
notes
Yalta conference
The establishment of the UN
Germany divided into four zones
free elections allowed in the states of eastern Europe
Russia promised to join the war against Japan
Before the end of the World War Stalin Churchill and Roosevelt met at Yalta to plan what should happen when the war ended. they agreed on many points
goals: Wanted to promote open markets for US goods to prevent another depression, Promote democracy throughout the world, especially in Asia and Africa. Stop the spread of Communism.
Wanted to create greater security for itself lost tens of millions of people in WWII and Stalin's purges feared a strong Germany Establish defensivle borders Encourage friendly governments on its borders. Spread communism around the world.
key terms
Iron Curtain Theory-Winston Churchill speech, was about the split in Europe between Democracy and Communism.
perestroika-was political movement within the soviet union. perestroika means restructuring. was about reforming communism. led to the dissolution of the USSR.was focused on making socialism work better. 1980's
anti ballistic missile treaty 1972-
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