Lesson 60 of 84 · World History
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Cold War
The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States that lasted from the end of World War II until the early 1990s.
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Be a history detective — read between the dates.
⚡ The twist
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Mind = Blown
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Then & Now
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The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States that lasted from the end of World War II until the early 1990s. This era was marked by ideological rivalry, with capitalism and democracy championed by the United States contrasting sharply with communism promoted by the Soviet Union. The Cold War influenced global politics, leading to events such as the Korean War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. While the two superpowers never engaged in direct military conflict, their competition fostered proxy wars and a nuclear arms race.
Key Facts
The Cold War lasted from the end of World War II until the early 1990s.
It was characterized by rivalry between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
Major events included the Korean War and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What was the primary ideological conflict during the Cold War?
Why this still matters
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Stretch Challenge
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For the dinner table
“What's something from history you wish you could see in person?”
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