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Chinese Civil War
Who?
The CCP
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) What?
The assembly of People's Republic of China (October 1, 1949) based on previous spark of revolution based on Communist Military Triumph. 3 phases took place
- (August 1945- end 1946) Nationalists rushed to take over Japanese capitals.
-The balance further tipped towards Communism.
-Communism won many victories afterwords. When?
April 1927-May 1, 1950 Where?
Territory of CPP & KMT Why?
New Communist ideas against Japan's previous control. -
Yalta Conference
Who?
Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, and FDR What?
A meeting to decide what to do with Germany. The meeting led to many outcomes, such as:
-Dividing Germany into 4 zones (Belongs to the USSR, US, France, and Britain).
-Berlin divided, leading to further tensions.
-Countries freed were given permission to undergo democratic elections for a new government. When?
February 4, 1945 to February 11, 1945 Where?
The Yalta in Crimea Why?
to decide what to do with Germany after her defeat in WWII. -
Potsdam Conference
Who?
Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, and FDR What?
Discussed the value as well as procedures of settling peace; Did not actually sign peace treaties, however. When?
From July 17, 1945, to August 2, 1945 Where?
Potsdam (A Suburb in Berlin) Why?
To decide and confirm further that it is Germany's job to take ownership of what happened in the war, and to work to reconstruct herself, along with the Allies.The Allies worked to council and supervise over German and Austrian affairs. -
Iron Curtain Speech
Who?
Winston Churchill
(Traveled with Harry S Truman) What?
Winston Churchill gave a speech of a hypothetical "Iron Curtain" that overcame from as far as the Stettin in the Baltic to the Trieste in the Adriatic, which could pose as a potential threat to the US. When?
March 5, 1946 Where?
Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri Why?
To bring an awareness as well as an altered perspective of the Soviet Union instead of previous beliefs that they were helpful in ending the Second World War. -
Truman Doctrine
Who?
Harry S. Truman
Greece
Turkey What?
Providing Economic and Military aid to governments of Greece and Turkey. When?
March 12, 1947 Where?
Greece and Turkey;The Mediterranean. Why?
To help and protect Greece and Turkey from the invasion of the Soviet Union in the Mediterranean. -
Marshall Plan
Who?
George C. Marshall
The United States
Eastern Europe What?
The Marshall Plan provided ~13 billion dollars to Europe for aid in post-war recovery. When?
First introduced on June 5, 1947; Signed April 3, 1948 Where?
Announced at Harvard University Why?
The Marshall Plan was later a key catalyst to the NATO; It was believed to be an essential source for overall recovery of Eastern Europe.
The controversy of this assistance was that the US was desperate to get allies via favors. -
OAS formed
Who?
The United States
20 Latin American Nations What?
An organization promoting military cooperation and aid amongst members (Which were part of the Western Hemisphere). It also was another method used to block off the overflow of communism into the Western Hemisphere. When?
April 30, 1948 Where?
The Western Hemisphere with both American and Latin Americans. Why?
To protect from communist influence; Appeasing various needs which didn't work out in later years due to disagreement. -
Berlin Airlift
*note: Date mentioned in "Date" space is the start date Who?
The Soviet Union
The Allied Powers
Germany What?
The Soviet Union used blockades and barriers between Berlin and West Germany to eradicate trade/communication.Despite this, the US and Britain supplied food and items through an "airlift".
When?
*June 24, 1948, to May 12, 1949 Where?
West Berlin; Eastern Germany Why?
To force the Allied Powers out of their previous WWII authority, and to prevent any resistance/counterattacks. -
NATO formed
Who?
The United States and various European Countries (i.e. Belgium, Denmark, Iceland, Portugal, the UK, etc)
-Turkey and Greece joined later on (in 1952) What?
A military alliance with other European countries, to act as a competing union to the Soviet Union. Together, the alliance worked in attempt to contain the Soviet Union. When?
Established April 4th, 1949 Where?
Washington, D.C. Why?
To protect the freedom of those that are associated in the alliance, such as from terrorist attacks. -
Warsaw Pact formed
Who?
The Soviet Union, Albania, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Hungary, Poland, and Romania. What?
A pact to assemble a "mutual-defense" organization, to use with other participating countries to be a unified military. When?
May 14, 1955 to July 1, 1991 Where?
Warsaw, Poland Why?
This pact was ultimately used to strengthen the Soviet Union as a whole, and to enhance the satellites and bargaining position. It provided assistance to other nations to ensure loyalty in strength.
