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DO NOW!!! Why is the United States interested in stopping countries from becoming communist? Why are we willing to risk American lives to stop the spread of Soviet/Communist influence? Do you agree or disagree with the US policy of containment? Why or Why not? The Cold War Abroad China China had halted a civil war over communism during WWII to fight Japan US sends aid to the nationalists and tries to help arrange a peace treaty – Neither size will compromise The communist side begins to win more and more support after the war (Mao Zedong) – Should the United States intervene or leave China alone? Communists win (1949) establishing The People’s Republic of China – US rejects this new government—does not intervene militarily though The Korean War Begins (MacArthur) Soviets and US drove Japan out of Korea during WWII – Develop 2 zones—North Korea (Soviets) South Korea (Americans) – Cold War tensions keep the two powers in Korea after the war 2 separate governments are set up (1948) Both armies are built up, US and Soviets leave (1949), North and South Korea go to war – US aids South Korea with the support of the United Nations Why is the Unites States willing to put so much effort into helping the South Koreans? Complete the following items: Define brinkmanship Define proxy war What superpower has an alliance with North Korea? What superpower has an alliance with South Korea? Korean War Memorial Washington D.C. Korean War Propaganda http://digitalhorizonsonline.org/cdm4 /browse.php?CISOROOT=/ndsukorea Intense Fighting Fighting was intense—US/UN forces pushed back by the Soviet Armed North Koreans—US/UN able to later respond with powerful counter attacks (1950) China decides to enter the war and support the North Koreans—MacArthur wants to attack mainland China—Do you agree with this move? Truman strongly disagrees—MacArthur demands surrender from enemies without Truman’s approval and he is fired (1951) (many Americans support MacArthur) 1952 Election Stalemate in Korea causes Truman to avoid running for re-election – Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower wins the election—(ends 20 year Democratic reign) “I like Ike” Results of the War Armistice is signed in 1953 after Eisenhower steps up bombing North Korea and hints at the use of nuclear weapons North Korea is divided exactly the same way it was before the war—54,000 Americans dead about 100,000 wounded – In your opinion, was it worth it to sacrifice all these lives? Brinkmanship The art of getting as close as you possibly can to war without it actually happening John F. Dulles (sec. of state) believed it was necessary to take a tough stance against the Soviets/communism— including war or use of nuclear weapons if needed – Would you agree or disagree with this philosophy? Eisenhower takes a more careful approach—used the CIA (est. 1947) to secretly fight the Cold War Secret War CIA is used to take out Iranian premier Mohammad Mosaddeq—he is arrested and replaced with a pro-American leader CIA sets up a pro-American government in Guatemala – Overthrow Jacobo Árbenz Guzmán – (1954)—stirs up resentment of the United States in South America—Why? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPvVwXii-Y