COLD WAR PT 3 Asia and Africa Japan

COLD WAR- PT 3 Asia and Africa

Japan 1945 -1952 United States occupied Japan after WWII

Imposed democratic government and established economic relationship � Helped create new constitution (Impose means to FORCE something to be accepted. ) (Gen. Mac. Arthur with Japan’s emperor)

The U. S. worked to deter Soviet aggression (to keep the Commies away!)

Chinese Civil War (1927 – 1949) Conflict between Chinese Nationalists (US supported) and Communists (Soviet support) Soviets supported Chinese Communists U. S. supported Chinese Nationalists

1949 - communist forces led by Mao Zedong beat nationalist forces led by Jiang Jieshi � Jiang and supporters fled to island of Taiwan- called it the Republic of China

Mao took control of China; made it communist � Called the People’s Republic of China

U. S. supported Jiang; refused to recognize communist government until 70 s

Why did the United States support a loser of the Chinese Civil War? What purpose did that support serve?

Korean War (1950 -1953) After WWII, Korea divided �N Korea occupied by Soviets, S Korea occupied by U. S.

Soviet and U. S. troops withdrew, North invaded South

US viewed as communist aggression; decides to help S Koreabecause of the Truman Doctrine! � Example of containment � Truman named Mac. Arthur commander of UN forces in Korea

Outcome of Korean War Ended with armistice (agreement to stop fighting) � Divided N and S Korea along 38 th parallel � Same border from before conflict

34, 000 Americans killed during conflict

Effects: permanent mobilization (large, full-time, professional military) and more military spending

North Korea invades South Korea U. S gets involved because of containment War ends with an armistice after 3 years Border didn't change

The Treaty of Versailles ended WWI. The Paris Peace Treaties and the Treaty of San Francisco ended WWII. What treaty ended the Korean War?

Suez Crisis of 1956 The Suez Canal was a valuable waterway that connected the Mediterranean and with the Red Seas.

It had been controlled by Western powers until it was taken over by Egypt.

Britain, France, and Israel attacked to regain control. US and Soviet pressure convinced them to withdraw

The US was concerned about Soviet presence in Middle East and Africa

Eisenhower Doctrine issued by President Eisenhower; a country could ask for US aid if being threatened by another state

STAAR PRACTICE Which action best illustrates the Cold War policy of containment? A) participating in the Nuremberg trials B) sending American troops to repel an invasion of South Korea C) encouraging scientific cooperation between the Allies D) recognizing the state of Israel in 1948

STAAR PRACTICE Which action best illustrates the Cold War policy of containment? A) participating in the Nuremberg trials B) sending American troops to repel an invasion of South Korea C) encouraging scientific cooperation between the Allies D) recognizing the state of Israel in 1948

The Big Idea How was the Korean War a response to Soviet/communist aggression?