The World: Post WWII

Above is a map of Germany after WW2. What do you notice? Why do you think this was done to Germany? Above is a map of the city of Berlin (the capital of Germany) after WW2. What do you notice? How is it similar to the map of Germany? Look at the map of Germany. Where is Berlin? Why could this pose a problem? Truman Doctrine and The Marshall Plan After watching this video, answer the questions that follow. What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine? What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan? Which four countries received the most Marshall aid? How much total did they receive? Why do you suppose East Germany did not receive any Marshall aid? How, then, would West Germany be different than East Germany?