Why did communism become established in Eastern Europe after the Second World War?

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « Paris, Hatier, 1996) Borkenau, F., European Communism (New York, Harper &Brothers Publishers, 1953) Djilas, M., Conversations with Stalin (USA, Harcourt Brace ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The reasons why communism was implemented in Eastern Europe.. Two 'exclusive zones of influence'. . The efficient presence of the Red Army in the occupied countries. . The Soviets chasing off the Nazis from Eastern Europe.. The role...»

The Cold war and the Cuban missile crisis

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « The USA had not only wanted to sustain its dominance in the Western hemisphere by cleaning of communism, and following the pattern of interventionism ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Cold War.. The characteristics of the Cold War.. Understanding the Cold War.. The weapons race as a dynamic race in the Cold War.. Decolonisation during the Cold War.. The Cuban missiles crisis.. Unleashing of the CIA operation.. Coming of John...»

The treaty of Versailles

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Added to that, Germany could constitute a genuine barrier against communism. Therefore, Lloyd George was more cautious. At last, the USA was pursuing a new ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Context.. Drawing the treaty presented a number of complications.. The confusing situation in Europe.. Terms.. Territorial clauses.. Military clauses.. Economic and financial clauses.. Political and judicial clauses.. Effects of the...»

Truman and the post-war years

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « self-interest. The USA were rather willing to react against the spread of tyrannical communism everywhere in the world. Given the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Stimulation of the Black Americans.. The rising of the wind.. The Atlantic Charter.. Cold War and the reasons for its development.. Bretton Woods Conference.. Creation of the world bank.. Post World War 2 issues.. The American-Soviet...»

The truths we cling to: Un-Americanism and the Dies Committee

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   12/18/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « in the 1917 Espionage Act, and recent modifications made via the USA PATRIOT Act. of HUAC and the Dies Committee, and the shift from Nazism to Communism as the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Samuel Dickstein (D-NY) as vice chairman of the Special Committee on Un-American Activities Authorized to Investigate Nazi Propaganda and Certain Other Propaganda Activities.. A report claiming no vestige of fascism existed in the...»

Tension Through Melodies: Music of the Cold War

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   05/16/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « A reference to communism is even made in the first line of the song, with the mentioning of It was a parody version of "Back in the USA" by Chuck Berry. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. His recital of the history of the Cold War. Songs written during the uncertain times of the Cold War . 99 Red Balloons by Nena . Conclusion....»

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