The Beginning of the Cold War (dec 1, 1947 – jan 1, 1991)
Description:
Cause:1. uneasy alliance between U.S and Great Britain vs the Soviet Union
2. worried that Soviet domination might be permanent
Effect:
1. shaped american foreign policy and ideology
2. impact on economy and presidency
3. policies of Communism started to rise to fruition
Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 1, 1947
jan 1, 1991
~ 43 years