What events led up to the cold war?
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The u.s and britan tried to counter russia's manipulation of eastern Europe. In 1945 the U.s developed the atomic bomb. in 1947, the u.s proclaimed the marshall plan. The focal point to this war was in germany. The western allies soon preevented russa in 1947, the soviet blockaded the city of berlin . The U.S responded by sending supplies to germany.
After World War II, the western countries and the Soviet Union divided up Europe. The western countries kept their territories as democratic and capitalistic. The Soviet Union kept their countries under communist dictators. Both the western countries, led by the United States, and eastern countries, led by the Soviet Union, wanted to spread their economic and political beliefs. This conflict led to the nuclear arms race that threatened the entire world.
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You've started off well, but there are a few more events you can include to provide a more comprehensive explanation of the events leading up to the Cold War. Here are some additional key events you can consider:
1. Yalta Conference (February 1945): The Yalta Conference was a meeting between the leaders of the United States (Franklin D. Roosevelt), the Soviet Union (Joseph Stalin), and the United Kingdom (Winston Churchill), held in February 1945 near the end of World War II. The conference aimed to discuss the post-war reorganization of Europe, including the establishment of new political boundaries and governments in Eastern Europe after Germany's defeat.
2. Potsdam Conference (July 1945): Another important conference was held in Potsdam, Germany, the Potsdam Conference. It was attended by leaders from the United States (Harry S. Truman), the Soviet Union (Stalin), and the United Kingdom (Clement Attlee). The conference addressed issues including the occupation of Germany, reparations, and the atomic bomb.
3. Division of Germany: Following World War II, Germany was divided into four occupation zones controlled by the United States, Soviet Union, United Kingdom, and France. The division of Germany symbolized the growing distrust and ideological differences between the Western powers (led by the U.S. and the UK) and the Soviet Union.
4. Truman Doctrine (1947): In response to communist aggression in Greece and Turkey, President Harry S. Truman announced the Truman Doctrine. This doctrine provided economic and military aid to countries threatened by communism, marking the beginning of a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy towards containment of communism.
5. Berlin Blockade and Airlift (1948-1949): In 1948, the Soviet Union blockaded West Berlin to gain control over the entire city. This move threatened Western access to the city, so the U.S. and its allies responded by organizing the Berlin Airlift. For almost a year, planes transported supplies and necessities to West Berlin, effectively countering the blockade.
These events should help provide a more comprehensive understanding of the events leading up to the Cold War.