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Post-War Strategies: Rebuilding Germany and Navigating the Cold War Era

In the aftermath of World War II and the Fall of the Third Reich, the United States faces crucial decisions. As Europe emerges from conflict, questions arise about how to handle Germany's future. Should it be divided into democratic and communist zones? This period marks the beginning of the Cold War, with the U.S. needing to establish a strategy that promotes stability while countering Soviet influence. The handling of Germany will set the tone for international relations moving forward, impacting geopolitical dynamics for decades.

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Post-War Strategies: Rebuilding Germany and Navigating the Cold War Era

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  1. War… a long drawn out War Fall of the Third Reich… and victory in Europe

  2. Do Now The war is over, what should the United States do now? Explain your answer.

  3. Information • Test grades entered, do now scores in - must study for tests • Post War Period – entering the Cold War Era

  4. Current Events • Lunar Eclipse – Blood Moon - visible this evening at 2:00am • Shooting at Jewish Center - 3 killed - 70 y/o gunmen allegedly screaming “Heil Hitler” in the police car.

  5. Do Now The war is over, what should the United States do now? Explain your answer.

  6. To the Victor go the Spoils • Multiple countries controlled Germany • Britain, U.S., France - democratic forms of government - rebuild and return • Soviet Union - communist country - control

  7. A New Conflict • Chapter 18 - read the section - complete vocabulary

  8. TOTD How should Germany be treated now that the war is over? Would a division of Germany be acceptable, one being “free” and the other being “communist?”

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