Cold War Digital Map by Dhabin Haw https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87 Dhabin and Reena en-us 2022-05-20 15:49:17 UTC 2022-06-02 12:46:08 UTC hello@padlet.com Berlin Airlift - Division of Germany (Dhabin) 17750171 https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2193244895 Also called Operation Vittles, the Soviet Union blockaded all routes into the Allied-controlled zones of Berlin in June of 1948. The Soviet Union hoped that by doing so, the US, France, and Great Britain would abandon Berlin and the western zone of Germany could be unified. The Allied powers decided to respond using airlifts. The first plane, under the administration of President Harry Truman of the US, boarded important supplies, bringing it to Berlin. Bringing food, health aid, and other important things, they were welcomed in due to the negative impacts the war had on the land. Because of the aid brought from the Allies, they were able to secure air rights to Western Berlin. This ended the crisis in May of 1949. This event was a victory for Democracy, as it served as a symbol of freedom against the chains of communism.]]> 2022-05-20 16:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2193244895 Berlin Wall - Division of Germany (Dhabin) 17750171 https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2193306120 As the western portion of Germany was being overseen by the US, Great Britain, and France, the communist beliefs of the eastern side were not as widespread in the Allied controlled areas. The Berlin Wall was a wall built between West and East Germany for the purpose of keeping "fascists" from East Germany under the leadership of Soviet Union leader Nikita Khrushchev. Construction of the wall started on August 13, 1961, under the order to stop the flow of immigration into Berlin. The wall was built using concrete and barbed wire and it wrapped around the entire city. This would have made it impossible for citizens to pass to and from the East and West sides of Berlin, if not for three checkpoints. On November 9, 1989, many people gathered around to tear down the wall and crossed into West Berlin. The Berlin Wall was a victory for democracy, as it led to a democratic movement, which ended up bringing an end to the communist Germany.]]> 2022-05-20 17:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2193306120 Iron Curtain - Division of Germany (Dhabin) 17750171 https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2199324926 The term "Iron Curtain" stems from a speech that Great Britain's prime minister, Winston Churchill, delivered on March 5, 1946. In this speech, he states that an iron curtain has descended across Europe. This term refers to the political boundary that divides Eastern Europe from the rest of the continent. The iron curtain itself is a victory for communism, as communist beliefs were spread along the east side of Europe. But the fall of the iron curtain led to an abolishment of the communist in many nations such as Poland, Romania, and Hungary. The iron curtain led to the end of the cold war in 1989-1990.]]> 2022-05-25 12:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2199324926 The Marshall Plan - Division of Germany (Dhabin) 17750171 https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2199352623 Often referred to as the European Recovery Program, the Marshall Plan was a project proposed by the US Secretary of State, George C. Marshall (hence the name). This plan provided over $15 billion to financially support Europe after the harsh results of war efforts. The Marshall Plan was put into place in 1948. Its purpose stood not only to help rebuild damage caused by the war in Europe, but also to stop the spread of communism in the continent. It is considered to be the reason for the formation of NATO and the start of the Cold War. This was a victory for democracy, as it aided the western states of Europe (those not controlled by communist governments), and it was a tremendous success.]]> 2022-05-25 13:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2199352623 Mikhail Gorbachev - Fall of the Berlin Wall (Dhabin) 17750171 https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2199391934 Mikhail Gorbachev became the General Secretary over the Communist Party in 1985. He established several new political reforms to combat prevalent economic and social issues the that the Soviet Union faced. He is said to be the cause of the fall of the Berlin Wall. His policies allowed for the citizens of the Soviet Union to speak their minds and he implemented many democratic ideologies in his reforms. The reformations he had created to reshape communism backfired and completely dissipated the communist beliefs that laid out a foundation for the Soviet Union's government. This was a huge victory for democracy, as the Soviet Union and its extreme beliefs collapsed as a result.]]> 2022-05-25 13:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2199391934 Ronald Reagan - Fall of the Berlin Wall (Dhabin) 17750171 https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2202294065 In 1987, US President Ronald Reagan would deliver a famous speech that would become known as the "Tear Down This Wall" speech. In the speech, he directly addresses Mikhail Gorbachev, telling him to take down the Berlin Wall. ]]> 2022-05-27 14:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2202294065 Douglas MacArthur - Korean War (Dhabin Haw) 17750171 https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2206090432 The Korean War was a war between North and South Korea from 1950-1953. America entered the war on behalf of South Korea, fearing that the victory of North Korea could lead to an outbreak of communism. US general Douglas MacArthur was the commander who oversaw the Asian Theater. He made a plan to free the North from the communists. At first, the attack succeeded by pushing the North Koreans out of the South Korean boundaries. But as the troops were pushed towards the Chinese and North Korean boundaries, the Chinese grew worried and warned the US to stay back to avoid another war. Despite US President Harry Truman's desires to prevent another war from breaking out, Douglas MacArthur tried to instigate a war, believing that anything short of war was an appeasement. After a letter showing his support for war against China was leaked, the general was fired. This can be seen as either a victory or a defeat for both communism and democracy. If Douglas MacArthur were to convince Harry Truman to go to war, the outcome may have come out differently. If the US won, communism would take a big blow and it would be an enormous victory for democracy. But if North Korea won, there is a big risk that communism would become widespread.]]> 2022-05-31 13:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2206090432 Role of the United Nations - Korean War (Dhabin Haw) 17750171 https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208042954 On June 25, 1950, around 135 thousand NKPA (North Korean People's Army) soldiers invaded the Republic of Korea. The same day, the United Nations Security Council declared North Korea's actions to constitute a breach of peace. They called for the NKPA to withdraw from the ROK to the 38th parallel. This was a victory for communism, as if the NKPA succeeded in their invasion, South Korea could also be under communist rule.]]> 2022-06-01 21:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208042954 38th Parallel - Korean War (Dhabin) 17750171 https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208044490 The 38th Parallel is the boundary between North and South Korea. It was named the 38th parallel because the line is at 38 degrees latitude. The 38th Parallel was used as a border to separate Korea rather than a geographical feature, which is why it is significant.]]> 2022-06-01 21:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208044490 Ho Chi Minh - Vietnam War (Dhabin) 17750171 https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208104639 Born on May 19, 1890, Ho Chi Minh was the leader of the Vietnam's Worker Party in the North. He joined the communist party after becoming influenced by the Bolshevik Revolution. He had a hand in founding the Indochinese Communist Party and the League for the Independence of Vietnam (Viet Minh). Nearing the end of WWII, Ho Chi Minh became the leader of North Vietnam. He stayed in this position for 25 years. As the US showed their support for South Vietnam, military air strikes begun against North Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh's message to North Vietname stating that "nothing is as dear to the heart of the Vietnamese as independence and liberation" became the motto for the country. Eventually, the US stopped the air strikes and peace meetings started. Ho Chi Minh passed away on September 2, 1969, before the conflict was able to be solved.]]> 2022-06-01 23:18:24 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208104639 Viet Cong - Vietnam War (Dhabin) 17750171 https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208111888 The Viet Cong were the guerilla forces that fought against South Vietnam. This name was given to them by President Diem. Many of the Viet Cong were arrested or killed by Diem's forces. In 1957, the Viet Cong forces fought back and started engaging in firefights by 1959. In 1968, a squad that was formed in the Viet Cong seized the US embassy in Saigon for six hours. This attack was planned in a very high scale at a point where fighting had slowed due to Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebrations. While the US troops focused their defence on their marine base after an attack, the Viet cong saw this as the perfect opportunity to seize the embassy. Although the opposing forces were not prepared for the attack, they were able to swiftly reclaim their territory, and the Viet Cong, as well as North Vietnam as a whole, suffered great losses. This was a victory for democracy, as the failed attack on the US embassy resulted in many deaths. This was also a victory for communism, as the devastating amount of casualties among US troops took a psychological toll on the Americans, who were growing tired of fighting.]]> 2022-06-01 23:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208111888 Vietnamization - Vietnam War (Dhabin) 17750171 https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208123791 Vietnamization was a program created by US President Richard Nixon that served as an attempt to lower the losses of American troops by withdrawing troops from Vietnam and shifting the militarial responsibilities to South Vietnam. President Nixon presumed that with the slow departure of US troops, South Vietnam would be able to defend themselves and hold out for the rest of the war. This program was created due to the American civilians, who were tired of the war and upset at the countless casualties of US soldiers. President Nixon provided programs that would strengthen the South Vietnamese government by creating social reforms and initiatives to further develop South Vietnam's economy. The US did not fully halt military activities in other parts of the world, such as the bombing campaigns and ground invasions in Cambodia (which was a neutral country). This outraged the US citizens even more, despite Nixon's claims that the invasion was necessary for the Vietnamization strategy to take off. All the Vietnamization strategy did, however, was further prove South Vietnam's reliance on the US military and government. This was a win for communism. Since the plan failed and only weakened South Vietnam, the communist powers knew they could overcome South Vietnam on its own. This eventually led to the fall of South Vietnam to communist forces.]]> 2022-06-01 23:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208123791 17th Parallel - Vietnam War (Dhabin) 17750171 https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208129430 The 17th Parallel split Vietnam into its respective North and South Boundaries. It is known as the 17th parallel because it is 17 degrees north latitude. Following the French loss in the battle of Dien Bien Phu, a treaty divided Vietnam. The split subsequently led to the Vietnam War. ]]> 2022-06-01 23:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208129430 Bay of Pigs - Cuban Missile Crisis https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208348518 At the Bay of Pigs on Cuba's south coast, 1,400 Cuban exiles attempted a disastrous assault. 
It was the start of a covert mission to assassinate Fidel Castro. John F Kennedy wanted to put a stop to Communism's growth over the world. 


]]> 2022-06-02 03:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208348518 Fidel Castro - Cuban Missile Crisis https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208349020 Fidel Castro: Cuban leader who rose to power after an armed uprising toppled the country's prior dictator. The US government despised Castro and was frightened of his friendship with Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev.


]]> 2022-06-02 03:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208349020 John F Kennedy - Cuban Missile Crisis https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208349863 President John F. Kennedy chose to establish a ring of ships around Cuba (naval blockade) to create a quarantine and prevent the Soviet Union from sending in more military supplies. The demand was for the missiles to be removed and the installations to be destroyed.


]]> 2022-06-02 03:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208349863 Nikita Khrushchev - Cuban Missile Crisis https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208350342 After the US failed to oust the Castro dictatorship in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs assault, Khrushchev secretly agreed to station Soviet nuclear weapons in Cuba to deter any future invasion attempt. The Cuban Missile Crisis came to an end as a result of this.


]]> 2022-06-02 03:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208350342 Brinkmanship - Arms Race https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208356557 The United States' policy of trying to persuade the Soviet Union to give up its military power. 
It is the technique of attempting to produce a favorable outcome by bringing potentially violent situations to the verge of active conflict. Nuclear weapons were utilized by the United States as a deterrence against communist expansion around the world.


]]> 2022-06-02 03:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208356557 Deterrence - Arms Race https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208357586 Keeping Communist power centers from attacking. During the Cold War, nuclear deterrence was deployed; both the United States and the Soviet Union maintained nuclear weapons stockpiles. 




]]> 2022-06-02 03:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208357586 Salt I/Salt II - Arms Race https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208360985 Salt I: Set a limit of 200 interceptors per side for strategic missile defenses and permitted each side to build two missile defense stations, one to guard the national capital and the other to protect an ICBM (missile) field.

Salt II: Treaty that established numerical equality in terms of nuclear weapons delivery systems between the two countries. 
It also limited the quantity of MIRV missiles available. 




]]> 2022-06-02 03:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208360985 Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars)- Arms Race https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208362040
A defense strategy in which a system armed with many space-based x-ray lasers detects and deflects any nukes aimed at the US. It was unable to deter the Soviet Union from investing in ballistic missile research.


]]> 2022-06-02 03:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208362040 The Arms Race https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208364171 During the Cold War, the United States, the Soviet Union, and their respective allies competed in a nuclear armaments race for supremacy. 


]]> 2022-06-02 03:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208364171 Chinese Civil War https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208365067 A civil war fought between the Republic of China's Kuomintang-led government and Chinese Communist Party forces. 
It was a fight for the legitimacy of China's government and a disagreement of opinion between the two. 


]]> 2022-06-02 03:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208365067 Chiang Kai-Shek - Chinese Civil War https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208365899 Chiang Kai-Shek was a Chinese military and political figure who rose to become the Republic of China's leader. He was the commander of the Northern Expedition, which was tasked with uniting the country.]]> 2022-06-02 03:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208365899 Mao Zedong - Chinese Civil War https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208366265 Led Chinese communist troops through a protracted revolution and ruled the country's communist government from its inception. ]]> 2022-06-02 03:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208366265 Taiwan - Chinese Civil War https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208366763 While fighting a civil war with the Chinese Communist Party, the Republic of China government moved to Taiwan. Since then, the Republic of China has maintained sovereignty over Taiwan's main island and other surrounding islands, leaving Taiwan and China under separate governments.]]> 2022-06-02 03:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208366763 Breakup of the Soviet Union https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208367749 The invasion and following war had a significant long-term impact on the Soviet-Afghan War. 
The soviets were never able to recover from the public relations and financial losses that contributed to the empire's demise. Terrorism flourished as a result of the war, and Osama Bin Laden rose to power. 


]]> 2022-06-02 03:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208367749 Glasnost - Breakup of the Soviet Union https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208368071 Gorbachev instituted Glasnost, which granted the Soviet people rights they had never enjoyed before, including more freedom of speech.]]> 2022-06-02 03:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208368071 Perestroika - Breakup of the Soviet Union https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208384077 Gorbachev began a policy known as "restructuring" in Russian. It was an attempt to better the communist economic and political system, which was failing. It made an attempt to improve the economy. It tried to improve the economy's efficiency by implementing some free-market policies. This was a win for democracy, as one of the biggest powers in communism had fell.


]]> 2022-06-02 03:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208384077 Cultural Revolution - Chinese Civil War https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208387590 Mao Zedong, the Chinese Communist leader, launched the Cultural Revolution in attempt to restore his control over the Chinese government. He urged the nation's youth to cleanse Chinese society of its filthy aspects. It was a drive to expel his opponents from the Communist Party and teach revolutionary values in the next generation. The revolution was not related to the containment theory, and it was not a nuclear weapons issue. The revolution was a success, which meant a victory for communism.]]> 2022-06-02 03:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208387590 Great Leap Forward - Chinese Civil War https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208389934 The belief that China's agricultural and industrial sectors should flourish at the same time. The goal was to industrialize by utilizing the abundant availability of low-cost labor and avoiding the need to import heavy machinery. It failed miserably. As it was led by the communist party, it was a win for democracy.]]> 2022-06-02 03:43:29 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208389934 WORKS CITED 17750171 https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208929007 We didn't know where to turn in the Works Cited but the document is shared with you a nd the link can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uSLk9HNef412jKRFSl5BiHybO_nDjXhfYwk7H3e9JOo/edit?usp=sharing ]]> 2022-06-02 12:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/17750171/nznatbbmrojaxc87/wish/2208929007