HIS344Y1 Lecture : October 5th 2010
Document Summary
19th century and first half 20th century, primarily france and britain lost significant influence and both states had to secure the support of the united states. The impact of the american programs were meant to support western europe, both economic and political revitalization of western europe in the shape of truman doctrine and the marshall. Marshall aid j sinister plan, there was also a condition that the states had to purchase. American consumer goods and their resources, fuels, etc. from america. An attempt to take over the world in economic terms. The soviet union implemented its own plan j stalinization, eliminating any opposing regimes. The two imperial powers throughout the 19th century and first half of the 20th century: british and the french empire. Immediate consequence: decolonization j total collapse of their colonial power. Decolonization: it was britain and france who initiated fragmentation of power.