As former allies turn against each other in the immediate postwar era, a global competition will ensue to between the US and USSR. The United States under president Harry Truman, will seek to Contain the expansion of communism. Events like the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, the Berlin Blockade and the formation of NATO were all early examples of this foreign policy.
Berlin Airlift photo courtesy britannica.com
Assignment: Read Chapter 16.1 "Origins of the Cold War". Answer questions associated with efforts to "contain" communist expansion and also analyze the primary documents from Harry Truman and Winston Churchill.
American History
After culminating our viewing of Schindler's List, be prepared for a short discussion and quiz on the film scheduled for Thursday.
Great Issues
Work on the research papers and presentations on topics related to American education continues today. Be prepared to turn in your paper and deliver your presentation on Friday.
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