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Understanding the Cold War: Political Tensions and Decolonization Challenges

The Cold War was a period of intense political and military tension between the Soviet Union and the Western powers, primarily the United States, following World War II. Rooted in ideological differences, this conflict saw both sides engage in proxy wars, economic rivalry, and a pervasive atmosphere of distrust, without direct military engagement. The term "Cold War" reflects the fear of open confrontation, leading to a reliance on propaganda and words as weapons. Additionally, the era was marked by decolonization, where former colonies sought self-governance and independence from colonial rule.

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Understanding the Cold War: Political Tensions and Decolonization Challenges

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  1. Terms 417 & 418 Group 7. Lilly, Denise, Patricia.

  2. Cold War. • The Cold war was mainly between the Soviet Union and its satellite states against the powers of the Western world which was mainly the United States. • It was because of the continuing state of political conflict, military tension, proxy wars, and economic competition that still was occurring after WWII.

  3. Cold War. • The name of the war was made because both sides were afraid of fighting each other directly. • They used words as weapons (threatening and accusing each other or made each other look foolish.) instead of nuclear bombs.

  4. Decolonization. • When another country establishes a government or authority through settlements. • Countries formed instead of territories.

  5. Sources. • Cold war: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_War http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ops/cold_war.htm • Decolonization: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decolonization

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