Timeline Of WW2 Project 15 slides (Extra cerdit added) (Chronological Order) by Anthony Lopez

End of World War II (1945)

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The end of WWII marked the collapse of Axis powers and the emergence needed of the United States and the Soviet Union as global superpowers. The new division of Europe and Asia contributed to rising tensions between these Two Nations.

End of World War II (1945)

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The defeat of the Axis powers in WWII led to the collapse of fascist regimes (Fascism is a form of government where most of the country's power is held by one ruler or a small group) in Europe and Asia. The U.S. and the Soviet Union Emerged as the two dominant superpowers, each with vastly different ideologies, setting the stage for the Cold War.

End of World War II (1945)

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End of World War II (1945)

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Yalta Conference (1945)

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A meeting between Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin to discuss the post-war reorganization of Europe. While it laid the groundwork for the United Nations, it also planted the seeds for future Cold War tensions, particularly over Eastern Europe.

Yalta Conference (1945)

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The Yalta Conference brought together leaders from the U.S., U.K. and the Soviet Union particularly the fate of Poland, sowed the seeds of Cold War tensions between the West and the USSR.

Yalta Conference (1945)

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Yalta Conference (1945)

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Truman Doctrine (1947)

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President Truman announced that the U.S. would support countries resisting communist takeover, beginning with Greece and Turkey.

Truman Doctrine (1947)

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This policy of containment was a direct response to the spread of Soviet influence in Europe and Asia. This signified a major shift in U.S. foreign policy towards active opposition to Soviet expansion.

Truman Doctrine (1947)

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Truman Doctrine (1947)

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Marshall Plan (1948)

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A U.S. program providing aid to Western Europe to help rebuild economies after WWII, with the goal of preventing the spread of communism. The plan intensified tensions with the Soviet Union, who saw it as American imperialism.

Marshall Plan (1948)

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The Marshall Plan was a direct response to Soviet expansionism. It showed the U.S.'s commitment to rebuilding Europe and preventing communist influence from taking root in Western nations.

Marshall Plan (1948)

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Marshall Plan (1948)

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Berlin Airlift (1948-1949)

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When the Soviet Union blockaded West Berlin, the U.S. responded by airlifting supplies into the city. This showed the U.S.'s determination to resist Soviet control in Europe, escalating Cold War tensions.

Berlin Airlift (1948-1949)

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Berlin Airlift (1948-1949)

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Berlin Airlift (1948-1949)

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Formation of NATO (1949)

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NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, was formed as a military alliance between the U.S., Canada, and Western European nations to counter the growing Soviet threat. It marked the beginning of formal military cooperation between the West.

Formation of NATO (1949)

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Formation of NATO (1949)

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Formation of NATO (1949)

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Korean War (1950-1953)

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The Korean War began when communist North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, invaded South Korea. The U.S. and its allies intervened to prevent the spread of communism, leading to a brutal conflict that ended in a stalemate.

Korean War (1950-1953)

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Korean War (1950-1953)

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Korean War (1950-1953)

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The Berlin Blockade (1948-1949)

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The Soviet Union attempted to force the Allies out of Berlin by blocking all land access to the city. In response, the U.S. launched the Berlin Airlift, supplying West Berlin by air for nearly a year, showcasing the U.S.'s commitment to resisting Soviet aggression.

The Berlin Blockade (1948-1949)

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The Berlin Blockade (1948-1949)

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The Berlin Blockade (1948-1949)

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Chinese Civil War (1945-1949)

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The Chinese Civil War culminated in the communist victory, with Mao Zedong establishing the People's Republic of China in 1949. The U.S. had supported the nationalist side, and the communist takeover alarmed the West, intensifying Cold War tensions.

Chinese Civil War (1945-1949)

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Chinese Civil War (1945-1949)

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Chinese Civil War (1945-1949)

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Atomic Bombs in Japan (1945)

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The U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, hastening Japan’s surrender and ending WWII. This marked the beginning of the nuclear arms race, as the Soviet Union quickly sought to develop its own atomic weapons.

Atomic Bombs in Japan (1945)

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Atomic Bombs in Japan (1945)

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Atomic Bombs in Japan (1945)

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Creation of the United Nations (1945)

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The United Nations was established in 1945 to promote international cooperation and prevent future wars. However, Cold War tensions soon divided the U.N. into opposing blocs, with the U.S. and Soviet Union often clashing over global issues.

Creation of the United Nations (1945)

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Creation of the United Nations (1945)

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Creation of the United Nations (1945)

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House Un-American Activities Committee (1947-1950s)

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The HUAC investigated and persecuted suspected communists within the U.S., including government officials and Hollywood figures. It created a climate of fear and suspicion during the early years of the Cold War, reflecting the growing anxiety over communist influence.

House Un-American Activities Committee (1947-1950s)

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House Un-American Activities Committee (1947-1950s)

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House Un-American Activities Committee (1947-1950s)

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The Red Scare/McCarthyism (1950-1954)

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McCarthyism, led by Senator Joseph McCarthy, was a period of intense fear of communist infiltration in the U.S. The government conducted investigations and trials, leading to the blacklisting of individuals suspected of communist sympathies.

The Red Scare/McCarthyism (1950-1954)

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The Red Scare/McCarthyism (1950-1954)

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The Red Scare/McCarthyism (1950-1954)

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The Soviet Atomic Bomb Test (1949)

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The Soviet Union successfully tested its first atomic bomb in 1949, ending the U.S.'s monopoly on nuclear weapons. This event heightened the arms race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union and escalated Cold War tensions.

The Soviet Atomic Bomb Test (1949)

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The Soviet Atomic Bomb Test (1949)

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The Soviet Atomic Bomb Test (1949)

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Czech Coup (1948)

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Czech Coup (1948)

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In 1948, a communist coup in Czechoslovakia overthrew the democratic government and established a Soviet-backed regime. This demonstrated the growing influence of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe, further alarming the West and deepening the Cold War divide.

Czech Coup (1948)

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Czech Coup (1948)

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