Chapter 38 Big Picture Questions

1. Explain the term "Cold War" in the postwar context. How does "containment" work? How did the postwar settlements in Europe affect the Cold War superpowers? What was the role of such organizations as NATO and the Warsaw Treaty Organization? Explain MAD.
2. What is "nonalignment" theory? Compare and contrast Nasser's version and Nehru's version. What are some of the different cultural and political aspects that influenced each one?
3. Wars of liberation or independence from colonial powers followed World War II. Using Egypt as an example, explain how the old imperialism fit in with the new bipolar world.
4. In the post-WWII years, national movements gained momentum. Compare and contrast the distinct paths to independence in Kenya and India. What were some of the factors that needed to be taken into account in the new world?
5. Define Eisenhower’s domino theory and explain how this led to the events in Vietnam.