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The Cold War & Civil Rights

Explore the aftermath of WWII as the USA and USSR emerge as superpowers with political and military power. Learn about the Truman Doctrine of 1947, where the US committed to fight Communism globally, leading to a period of fear and propaganda wars. Discover how anti-Communist propaganda shaped the political landscape. Unveil the Soviet Union's take on American imperialism and its impact on indigenous and African American populations. Delve into the themes of decolonization in Africa and their significance in shaping the post-WWII world order. 8 Relevant

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The Cold War & Civil Rights

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  1. The Cold War & Civil Rights

  2. Two Super Powers • After WWII, USA and USSR emerge as superpowers (military & political power) • Disagreements over how to rebuild Europe • 1947:Truman Doctrine • U.S. will help any country fight Communism • Fear of the spread of Soviet influence

  3. Propaganda • Putting the Truman Doctrine to use, following a policy of “containment” Truman & Eisenhower employ anti-Communist propaganda • So does the Soviet Union

  4. “American imperialism destroyed the largest section of the native population of North America and doomed the survivors to a slow death…the fate of the Negroes [is] equally tragic…America’s soil is drenched in the blood and sweat of Negro toilers.” ~ from an article in Tass, a Soviet periodical distributed in India

  5. Early Decolonization

  6. Decolonization of Africa

  7. What does this mean?

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