U.S. Foreign Policy: Containment
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| A question I often ask myself, and so should you! |
At the bottom of your Cold War Notes I have added a SINGLE question on the Policy of Containment. Please consider the class discussions and homework you have done this week when answering it.
Your answer is due Thursday at 8:20 a.
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Telegrams, Salami & Curtains Double Quiz Study Guide
Quiz will be Thursday. All short answer questions.
Know the following:
--The "context" surrounding the development of U.S. Foreign Policy: Kennan's "Long Telegram," Stalin's Salami Tactics, Soviet Pressure on Iran, Greece, Turkey, et. al., and Stalin's reaction to the "Iron Curtain" speech. (This is the homework question!)
--Be able to define "Salami" tactics as the Soviet Union practiced it. You should know a notable example (Poland) as well.
--Know at least four other countries where the Soviets were applying pressure in from 1945 to 1947 other than Iran.
--What was the basis for Churchill's "Iron Curtain" speech?
--Know Stalin's reaction to the "Iron Curtain" speech.
