Containment

Martina and a NATO flag

Terrance and Martina are ready to take you to the final stop of this Cold War quest, for a deeper look at the United States' official policy towards communism. On this leg of your journey, you will examine China as it became a communist country, how that switch led to the U.S. policy of containment, and how that policy was implemented. Grab your helmet, the Cold War is about to get a little hotter.

Essential Questions

  • What was the guiding American principle of foreign policy during the Cold War?
  • How did containment influence American foreign policy decisions?