HIST 011 Lecture 50: Unrest in the Third World
Document Summary
Decolonization may be most important thing that characterized post-wwii era. 1947-1962: dozens of colonies in asia and africa gained their independence from former colonial powers. New third world countries often lacked the stabilization of industrialized nations. Need for foreign aid usually came from the soviet union or america. Undercover intervention seemed less objectionable than a full scale invasion and proved less money. 1954: cia overthrows leftist government in guatemala that threatened business interests. Opposition to communism led to many harsh dictatorships with support of the. Cia also planned many assassinations of political leaders in latin. Anti-american feelings in latin america, and long term damage in. Eisenhower"s first year-cold war challenges in asia. Eisenhower visit un forces in korea to try to stop war. W/ threat of nuclear war, stalin"s death and diplomacy-china and north korea agree to armistice and exchange of prisoners in the end, korea divided with no peace treaty and usa withdrew.
