Feb 1946, from George Kennan, advises that "The main element of US policy towards the USSR must be of firm containment."
1 of 9
Containment
A US government policy that aimed to stop the spread of communism
2 of 9
The Novikov Telegram
Sept 1946, From the Soviet ambassador, argued that the expansion of the US military network was a sign that the US government was planning 'global domination'.
3 of 9
Imperialist
A person or a government that supports the policy of pursuing the creation and maintenance of an empire.
4 of 9
The 'Iron Curtain' Speech
March 1946, by Churchill, highlighted the division of Europe, Stalin called him a warmonger
5 of 9
Superpower relations at the end of 1946
Trust had broken down, no-longer a Grand Alliance, Senior diplomats were still meeting for regular bilateral negotiations. (Not yet in a cold war?)
6 of 9
Bilateral
Agreed by two sides
7 of 9
Mutual misconceptions
Different perspectives, the desire to protect their own interests was misinterpreted as agressive policy
8 of 9
Stalinisation
The process of creating Communist rule across Eastern Europe in the late 40s.
9 of 9
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Containment
Back
A US government policy that aimed to stop the spread of communism
Comments
No comments have yet been made