Section 1: The Cold War Begins

1. Chapter 25: The Cold War 1945–1960 Chapter Summary Section 1: The Cold War Begins • The wartime alliance between the U.S. and Soviet Union crumbles as Stalin expands communism in Eastern Europe. Truman focuses on containment with aid programs including the Marshall Plan. The airlift saves West Berlin, but tensions mount as new alliances form. Section 2: The Korean War • Mao Zedong and the communists gain power in China. North Korea attacks South Korea, setting up a clash between communist and noncommunist powers. Heavy fighting ends in a stalemate. The U.S. increases military spending and global commitments.

2. Chapter 25: The Cold War 1945–1960 Chapter Summary (continued) Section 3: The Cold War Expands • The Soviets develop the atomic bomb and the arms race begins. Eisenhower stockpiles nuclear weapons, but they are useless during the Hungarian uprising. Troops and the CIA prove effective in other crises. The Soviets launch Sputnik and the U.S. forms NASA. Section 4: The Cold War at Home • Cold War fears lead to suspicions of communist infiltration at home in the U.S. Truman and Congress work to expose communist sympathizers. Highly charged HUAC hearings and spy trials attract wide attention. The Red Scare leads to the reckless tactics of Joseph McCarthy.

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