9.3.1 - The Cold War and the Arms Race
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What was the Cold War?
💡 Hint: Think about the historical context during which it occurred.
What was the arms race?
💡 Hint: Consider how countries invested in weapons.
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What was a significant consequence of the arms race on the Soviet economy?
💡 Hint: Think about the trade-off between military spending and social needs.
True or False: The arms race improved the standard of living in the Soviet Union.
💡 Hint: Consider the public perception of services during this period.
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Discuss the impact of the Cold War arms race on global geopolitics since disintegration. How did it pivot world power dynamics?
💡 Hint: Consider how new nations emerged and alliances changed post-1991.
Evaluate the changes in Soviet society resulting from economic priorities set by military expenditure.
💡 Hint: Think about the correlation between life quality indicators and spending trends.
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