western and communist countries formed rival military alliances (Novanet)
western and communist countries formed rival military alliances (Novanet)
western and communist countries formed rival military alliances (Novanet)
western and communist countries formed rival military alliances (Novanet)
western and communist countries formed rival military alliances (Novanet)
For a few years after World War 2, the Americans had nuclear weapons, and the Soviets did not. It was agreed before the war ended that the Soviets would administer Eastern Europe, and it was hoped that these countries would be given their freedom, but the Soviet acquirement of the nuclear secret changed everything.
Not true. The expansion will have one more term.
The chief goal of the Vienna decision makers was to create a lasting peace by establishing a balance of power and protecting the system of monarchy and to contain French ambition of expansion.
Truman Doctrine
The United States wanted to contain communism and stop its spread. They were afraid that the Soviets were trying to 'export' communism all over the globe.
the marshall plan built good will toward the united states that helped contain the expansion of communism
Abraham Lincoln viewed slavery as morally wrong and opposed its expansion into new territories and states. He believed that while the federal government did not have the authority to abolish slavery in states where it already existed, it should prevent its spread. Lincoln's commitment to the preservation of the Union also influenced his stance, as he believed that the division over slavery threatened national unity. Ultimately, he aimed to contain slavery and worked towards its eventual abolition, culminating in the Emancipation Proclamation.
Maintain the lead in military technology and contain communism (stop communist expansion).