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The Cold War” (1945–1952). OpenStax U.S. History Ch. 31. APUSH Unit 8 – Cold War & Postwar America

In this video, we cover APUSH Chapter 31, which focuses on the origins and early development of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union from 1945 to 1952. This chapter explains how post-World War II tensions reshaped American foreign policy, domestic politics, and the nation’s role in global affairs. After WWII, the U.S. and USSR emerged as rival superpowers with conflicting ideologies—capitalism and democracy versus communism and authoritarianism. Fear, mistrust, and competition for influence led to a prolonged conflict known as the Cold War, where direct fighting was avoided but global tension remained constant. Topics covered in this video include: Causes of the Cold War and U.S.–Soviet tensions The policy of containment and George Kennan’s influence The Truman Doctrine and American aid to Greece and Turkey The Marshall Plan and economic reconstruction of Western Europe Soviet response and the division of Europe The division of Germany and the Berlin Airlift Creation of NATO and the militarization of the Cold War Domestic fears of communism and the Red Scare HUAC, loyalty oaths, and McCarthyism The Korean War and the global application of containment This chapter is essential for understanding why the United States abandoned isolationism, expanded military alliances, and became deeply involved in global affairs during the second half of the 20th century. APUSH Unit 8 – Cold War & Postwar America This chapter is frequently tested on the AP Exam and is especially important for: SAQs on containment, Truman Doctrine, or Marshall Plan DBQs involving Cold War tensions or civil liberties MCQs connecting foreign policy to domestic fear Content derived from U.S. History by OpenStax (Rice University), licensed CC BY 4.0. #openstax #ushistory #apush #studylab #cramsession