I posted my assignment below, but I don't want you to write me my article. I have started already, but I need someone to answer my question so I can write the rest of my paper. Please, if you HAVE to include links, just don't put Wikipedia. But try not to include links as much as possible. Thank you! Here is my question, and below is my answer so far:
Write an article explaining how the United States’ containment policy affected one major aspect of the Cold War (Berlin Wall). The thesis statement of your article should state whether or not the events related to that aspect of the Cold War could be considered part of the United States’ policy of containment.
My Answer so far:
One major aspect of the Cold War was the Berlin Wall. It was built in August of 1961. The Berlin Wall was first constructed of barbed wire and later replaced with cement. The Berlin Wall did not have anything to do with the containment policy. The containment was a US policy to stop the spread of Soviet growth. East Germany built the Berlin Wall, with Soviet approval, in order to keep East Berliners from fleeing to the West. The containment policy did not affect this one major aspect of the Cold War- the Berlin Wall.
Since the U.S. containment policy did not affect the Berlin Wall, this would seem to be the end of your paper.
But it has to be an essay (3-5 paragraphs), right? That's something I don't understand. Or can it just be what I wrote above?
Please talk with your instructor about this assignment. I don't understand it either.
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To determine whether the events related to the Berlin Wall can be considered part of the United States' policy of containment, we need to examine the broader context of the Cold War and the goals of containment itself.
1. Understanding the Containment Policy:
The United States' containment policy was developed in response to the growing influence of the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The policy aimed to prevent the spread of communism and Soviet expansionism, primarily through diplomatic, economic, and military means.
2. The Significance of the Berlin Wall:
The construction of the Berlin Wall is a crucial event in Cold War history. It divided the city of Berlin into East and West sections, physically separating the communist East Germany (German Democratic Republic) from the democratic West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany). The wall symbolized the ideological and physical division between the Eastern and Western blocs during the Cold War.
3. Connection between Containment and the Berlin Wall:
While it is true that the United States' containment policy was primarily focused on countering Soviet influence globally, it indirectly influenced the construction of the Berlin Wall. Here's how:
a. Impact of Soviet Expansionism:
The creation of the Berlin Wall can be seen as a response to Soviet expansionism. As part of its containment efforts, the United States sought to prevent further Soviet influence in Europe. The construction of the wall can be seen as an attempt by the Soviet Union to solidify its grip on East Germany and prevent the mass migration of East Berliners to the West.
b. US Response to the Berlin Wall:
The United States, as the leader of the Western bloc, reacted to the construction of the Berlin Wall by expressing strong disapproval. President John F. Kennedy visited West Berlin in 1963 and made his famous "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech to show solidarity with the people of Berlin.
c. Maintaining the Status Quo:
The United States did not directly intervene to dismantle the Berlin Wall, as it did not want to risk sparking a potentially catastrophic conflict with the Soviet Union. Instead, containment focused on preventing further Soviet expansion into Western Europe and ensuring the security and stability of its allies.
4. Conclusion:
Considering these factors, we can conclude that the events related to the Berlin Wall can indeed be considered part of the United States' policy of containment, albeit indirectly. The construction of the wall was a response to Soviet expansionism, which was a central concern of containment. Although the containment policy did not directly cause the building of the wall, it shaped the broader context in which such events unfolded.