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Part 1 - Rivalry, Mistrust & Accord (The Cold War)

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Case study 1: Japanese Expansion In East Asia 1931-41 (The Global War)

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Case Study 2: German & Italian Expansion 1933-40 (The Global War)

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Part 2 - Leaders & Nations (The Cold War)

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Part 3 - Cold War Crises (The Cold War)

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	<li>Location: Germany&#39;s central European location + economic strength = a big concern for everyone.</li>
	<li>USSR: Didn&#39;t want a powerful Germany. Wanted $$$ from Germany (about US $20 billion in reparations).</li>
	<li>France: Scared of a strong Germany next door. Wanted slow German recovery.</li>
	<li>USA: Believed in Germany&#39;s quick recovery for peace + to stop communism. Hint: think about Europe after a house party. USA is the friend who thinks cleaning up ASAP = best way to feel better.</li>
	<li>UK: Supported the USA because it was broke and wanted US aid.</li>
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Real-World Example: It&#39;s like a group of friends arguing over how to fix a shared car. Everyone has their own idea based on their needs.

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	<li>Suspicion: Everyone&#39;s becoming more suspicious. &quot;What if Germany teams up with THEM?&quot;</li>
	<li>US&#39;s Move: In 1946, Byrnes&#39; &quot;Speech of Hope&quot; promised Germany would rebuild &amp; be democratic. US troops would stay in Germany. This was like saying, &quot;Hey Germany, we&#39;ve got your back against the Soviets!&quot;</li>
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Real-World Example: Two rival school teams wanting the best player on their side.

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	<li>Economic Conflicts
	<ul>
		<li>Reparations trouble: USSR wanted industrial equipment. They promised food, but didn&#39;t deliver enough.</li>
		<li>Coal chaos: USSR wanted coal. USA said, &quot;Nope, Europe needs it!&quot;</li>
		<li>Bizonia: In 1947, US and UK combined their zones.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Political Drama
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		<li>Stalin&#39;s plan: Make Germany pro-Soviet using Red Army &amp; Communist Party (KPD).</li>
		<li>SED Party: Forced merger of Communists and Social Democrats in East Germany. Didn&#39;t win the West because, well, who&#39;d choose less money and no democracy?</li>
		<li>Western powers: Wanted their own German government. Introducing a new currency? Stalin saw it as a step towards a new West Germany.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

Real-World Example: Two chefs in a kitchen with different recipes trying to make one dish. It&#39;s a mess!

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	<li>Setting: Berlin was split, but was deep inside Soviet territory. Imagine your house in your enemy&#39;s backyard!</li>
	<li>Stalin&#39;s move: Tried to starve West Berlin by cutting supplies in 1948.</li>
	<li>West&#39;s Response: &quot;Operation Airlift!&quot; Over 200,000 flights delivered food &amp; coal for almost a year.</li>
	<li>Outcome: By 1949, Stalin saw his plan wasn&#39;t working and ended the blockade.</li>
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Real-World Example: Think of it like a big treehouse. One kid (Stalin) tries to stop others from bringing snacks up. But the others start airlifting sandwiches!

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In a Nutshell: After WWII, big countries couldn&#39;t agree on Germany&#39;s future. With trust issues, different aims, and Berlin&#39;s dramatic blockade, unifying Germany was like trying to mix oil and water! 🇩🇪🌍🔥

Why Did Post-War Powers Fail To Unify Germany? Uncover The Secrets!

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Why Did Post-War Powers Fail To Unify Germany? Uncover The Secrets!

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Germany's key position & different aims

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