Interpretations of Cold War Origins

I.  Inevitable outcome of bi-polar system

II.  Expansionist USSR/ Sluggish US

III.  Expansionist US/ Defensive USSR

 

End of Cooperation

I.  StalinŐs speech 9 Feb 1946

II.  KennanŐs ŇLong TelegramÓ

III.  ChurchillŐs Fulton Address

 

Germany

I.  Potsdam Agreement

II.  Plan for economic unity

III.  Currency reform, 1948

IV.  Perceptions vs. misperceptions

V.  Berlin Blockade

A.  Airlift