Lesson 28 of 84 · World Religions
⭐ 30 XP🤝 People CircleThe Cold War
The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union that lasted from the end of World War II until the early 1990s.
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The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union that lasted from the end of World War II until the early 1990s. This era was marked by ideological conflict, nuclear arms race, and proxy wars across the globe. The Cold War influenced international relations, leading to the formation of military alliances such as NATO and the Warsaw Pact. Events such as the Korean War and the Cuban Missile Crisis exemplified the intense rivalry and the potential for nuclear conflict, while also highlighting the global struggle between capitalism and communism.
Key Facts
The Cold War began shortly after the end of World War II in 1945.
NATO was established in 1949 as a military alliance of Western countries.
The Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 brought the world close to nuclear war.
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1 of 2What year is generally considered the start of the Cold War?
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