you want to compose an argumentative essay, discussing the reasons and events that led to the breakdown of the WWII Alliance between the United States and the Soviet Union between 1945 and 1947. Additionally, your paper needs to explain the origins of the concepts listed below as well as discuss their significance in shaping the Cold War world:
Containment,
the Truman Doctrine
the Marshall Plan
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Your paper needs to be at least 5-6 pages of actual text, double spaced, 12pt. font, Times New Roman, in addition the paper has to include a title page, headings, citations and a bibliography page, according to APA 7th Edition guidelines.
Writing Guidelines:
When writing your essay be sure to address the applicable historical context and do not use anachronistic values for analyzing and evaluating past events and actions. (DO NOT apply 21st century concepts of social justice, gender diversity, identity politics to the past. These concepts are very recent and limited to only a small number of Western, post-industrial societies). Be sure to stay within the chronological parameters of the course and use examples from the period under review (1700-2000).
The additional secondary, peer-reviewed scholarly sources required for your written assignments are found in the university library.
Acceptable sources are:
1.Books and e-books that are peer-reviewed (i.e. written by Historians and other scholars, not popular press),
2. Scholarly journal articles
3. Research studies, and data provided by university and non-profit agency/government-agencies websites.
4. Limited use of visual and newsprint sources only with prior instructor approval).
DO NOT USE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
Commercial websites,
Encyclopedia websites,
Wikipedia.com
Textbook sites
Khan academy, Lumen Learning, study.com
Any source that is not peer-reviewed and not vetted by instructor.
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