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Cold War (1947–1991), Cold War Ends (1991) - Coggle Diagram
Cold War (1947–1991)
Geopolitical, ideological, and economic tension between the United States (USA) and the Soviet Union (USSR) without direct military conflict.
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Containment (USA Policy)
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leads to:
Support for coups and anti-communist regimes in Latin America, Africa, and Asia
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Arms Race
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Key Concepts:
Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD)
- If either side uses nuclear weapons, both will be destroyed.
- Deterrence = nuclear weapons prevent nuclear war.
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Space Race
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Key milestones
Sputnik (1957, USSR) → First satellite
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Yuri Gagarin (1961, USSR) → First human in space
Apollo 11 (1969, USA) → First humans on the Moon
Why it matters:
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Fueled technological and military advancements (e.g., rocket capability)
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