Causes of the Cold War
Discussion & Essay Questions
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- Big Picture
- How legitimate were Russia's security concerns after World War II?
- Should the sacrifices the Soviets made during World War II have earned them extra consideration from the United States?
- Could the United States allow the Soviet Union to control Poland?
- Especially after fighting a war prompted by Germany's assault on several countries including Poland?
- While Roosevelt seemed willing to make some concessions on Poland, Truman took a hard line—which position was wiser?
- Did Roosevelt's pragmatism leave the door open to good relations?
- Or did it invite further Soviet aggression?