Unit 12: The Early Cold War

Lessons

Why did the Cold War emerge in the wake of World War II?
How did the United States respond to the threat of communist expansion?
How successful was the U.S. in countering communist influence in Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa?
How did the development of nuclear weapons and the rise of nationalist/decolonization movements affect the strategies of Cold War adversaries?
How did the Cold War affect domestic debates over order, liberty and justice?
How have improved technology and communications affected American culture?