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Hollywood Ten 1930's and 1940's
Hollywood Ten- 1930's and 1940's
this event is about people who refused to be “investigated” because they claimed that the 5th amendment supported their actions. Mostly these people were writers, producers, and directors. This turned into a mass of pointing fingers and yelling. This event was important because it showed that there were people who believed in communism and supported it. -
HUAC
HUAC- 1938
This event is an organization to find people who were communism in the United States. This organization held and made hearings to “investigate” people who were believed to be communist. This organization mostly investigated the government, armed forces, unions, education, science, newspapers, and other parts of American life. This event is very important because with out it we might not have been a free country like we are today. -
The Red Scare 1940's and 1950's
The Red Scare-1940's and 1950's
This event is called the “Red Scare” because it was the fear of communism working in and outside of the United States. The United States was scared the their way would soon end, and that the communist would be at work to end the way that our society works. They even believed that people who were in Europe and had worked there and were now in the United States were working for the enemy and trying to destroy them. This event is important because it showed the lack -
Yalta Conference
Yalta Conference- February 1945
This event started a “unity” between some of the world superpowers. President Roosevelt, Churchill, and Staltin met at the Black Sea to answer some crucial questions about the post war in Germany, Eastern Europe, and Asia. This event is important because it showed that superpowers could come together as one to solve an issue and it was an act that showed that this world is trying to bring peace after a huge war that will affect this world forever. -
Creation of the U.N.
Creation of the U.N- April 1945
This event is about cooperation and protection against colonialism. They also made a Declaration called “Universal Declaration of Human Rights” and this condemned slavery and torture stating that all have equal rights. This was important because this was a “official” unison of 50 nations. This was a big start to bringing unison to the world. -
Potsdam Conference
Potsdam Conference- July 1945
This event was a lot different form the Yalta Conference, the big three had changed themselves. Staltin was still one of the leaders but now Truman and Clement Atlee lead the United States and Britain. At this meeting the three powers decided to split Germany into four parts (Soviet Union, America, French, and British). This event is important because the superpowers changed and Germany had greatly changed as well. This was important for many reasons but the main p -
End Of World War Two
End of World War Two- August 1945
This event was the end of a huge war that had taken place. There would be no more battles, no more unneeded deaths. This would lead to a time where people tried to bring peace throughout the world, the Baby Boom, and a growth in economy. This event is important because it led to good economy in which later dropped because that “new” generation had turned old and would start a path to debt. This war also led to more suburbs being built, cars, and more jobs. -
The Truman Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine- March 12, 1947
This document was created when President Truman came into office and it said that we will give military aid to Greece and Turkey and any other country’s fighting communism. This event is important because it didn't just help Greece and Turkey from being taken over by the Soviet Union and turned Communist. This Document didn't just help Greece and Turkey, -
The Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan- early 1948
This event was really about helping European country's that were had famine, and poor. The United States gave a total amount of about $13 billion in grants and loans. If this had not had happened Europe wouldn't be what it is today. This event was very important because it helped save thousands of lives and helped create a stronger Europe and get them back on their feet after the disastrous World War. -
Formation of NATO
Formation of NATO-1949
This event was an organization of 12 nations to defend Western Europe. They gave military aid to the country’s trying not to be taken over by the Soviet Union. This event is important because it was giving the strong Soviet Union a problem. -
McCarthyism
McCarthyism-1950
This event is a term that was used during Senetor McCarthy's second term. This was used because he had gained so much power it was almost unbelievable. Senetor McCarthy had gained so much power that if he blamed something on you, -
Rosenberg
Rosenbergs- 1950
This event is about a married couple that were believed to be spy's for the Soviet Union and were believed to be sent to destroy the United States and its ways and to gave the Soviet Union classified information. This event in history caught a lot of public attention and in many ways made the people question the security that they were thought to believe that they had. The Rosenbergs were later electrocuted in 1953. -
The Korean War (June 1950- June 27 1951)
The Korean War (beginning and end)- June 1950 – June 27, 1951
This event was really all about how North Korea didn't want South Korea being a democracy. China was acting like the “big brother” and in a way gave North Korea the urge to fight a war that they would win (in the end they didn't). This is important because this war ended up pretty big and if South Korea would have gotten help from the U.S. And U.N. They wouldn't be who they are now. This was one of the major battled after World War T -
The Nuclear Arms Race
The Nuclear Arms Race- 1952
This event was a time in history when it was a race to create the hydrogen bomb. United States was the first to test it and most of the tests were done above ground in which it brought on a lot of radioactive waste. This event was mostly between the United States and the Soviet Union. -
Formation of the Warsaw Pact
Formation of the Warsaw Pact- 1955
This event is about how country’s also sided with communism. This group is pretty much the opposite of the United Nations (who fought against communism). These nations help aid country's that are trying not to be a democracy or any other nation. -
The Beginningof the Baby Boom
The beginning of the Baby Boom- 1957
This event was all about babies. This took place after the World War Two and all the soldiers were coming home. Of course when you haven't seen your wife in a while you want to see her and now that you have the money you know have everything you need to have a supported family, not only that but you would probably have a new view on the world as it is.
