The Cold War (1947-1991)

Distrust

________ is prevalent among the Allies as U.S. and Britain fear Communism, and Russia believes the West wants to destroy communism.

U.S.

________ had wanted to add more money yet USSR prevented it.

Definition

________: A series of escalated diplomatic and economic conflicts centering around a feud between the U.S.A. and the USSR.Background (after WWII): Most governments such as Germany, Italy, and France are in chaos with leaders dead and societies disrupted; however, the Netherlands, Belgium, Scandinavian countries, and Britain were less heavily impacted and faired better during this post- war era.

Truman

________ presses Stalin for free elections as previously discussed yet he refuses (in fear of anti- Soviet governments rising)

Stalin

________ agrees to enter in war against Japan to gain territory from Asia as promised.

Stalin

________ opposes idea (wanted to maintain Germany weak) and in response sets up a mini- blockade with all imports from trains searched by troops.