Directions: Although, overall, containment was the Cold War policy used by the U.S., this policy was implemented in different ways depending on the country and circumstances. In some areas, this meant financial support of anti-Communist governments, while in others, the U.S. sent a large number of military personnel to fight what they perceived as Communist threats. Using the information from this section of the Unit, your United States History & Geography textbook, and any outside resources you may need, compare (find similarities) and contrast (find differences) the United States’ Cold War foreign policy in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Make sure you support your statements with historical evidence, such as specific historical events or presidential policies.
Use the steps of the Writing Process and the Text Editor to write a five-paragraph essay that follows this format:
In your first paragraph, introduce your topic and state your thesis.
In your second paragraph, discuss the similarities between U.S. foreign policies during the Cold War.
In your third paragraph, discuss the differences between U.S. foreign policies during the Cold War.
In your fourth paragraph, discuss which policy you believe was most effective and why. Which policy do you think was least effective and why?
In your fifth paragraph, briefly summarize your thesis and main points as a conclusion.
Events and policies you may want to consider include:
the Korean War.
the Vietnam War.
the Suez crisis.
the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
U.S.-Iran relations.
U.S. funding of the contras and other anti-Communist forces.
