6.6 - Cold War and the Bi-Polar World
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Practice Questions
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Define the Cold War.
💡 Hint: Think about the conflict that didn't involve direct fighting.
What does the term 'proxy war' mean?
💡 Hint: Consider conflicts supported by major countries but fought elsewhere.
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What period does the Cold War refer to?
💡 Hint: Remember the start was after World War II.
True or False: The USA and USSR engaged in direct military conflict during the Cold War.
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of the confrontations.
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Evaluate the different proxy wars during the Cold War. Choose two examples and analyze their impact on the regions involved.
💡 Hint: Consider how these wars established lasting divide.
Discuss how the ideological confrontation between capitalism and communism shaped global diplomacy during the Cold War.
💡 Hint: Think about how alliances were formed based on ideology.
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