Chapter 9: Cold War (1945-1991) – Origin, Course, and Impact

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1. 1

   Origins Of The Cold War (1945-1947)

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   This section discusses the key events and ideological foundations that...

2. 1.1

   The End Of World War Ii

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   The aftermath of World War II set the stage for the Cold War, where the...

3. 1.2

   Ideological Differences

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4. 1.3

   The Truman Doctrine (1947)

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   The Truman Doctrine was a pivotal U.S. policy initiated in 1947 that aimed...

5. 1.4

   The Marshall Plan (1948)

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   The Marshall Plan was a pivotal economic initiative by the United States in...

6. 2

   The Course Of The Cold War (1947-1991)

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   The course of the Cold War, spanning from 1947 to 1991, was characterized by...

7. 2.1

   Formation Of Military Alliances

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   The section discusses the formation of military alliances during the Cold...

8. 2.2

   The Berlin Blockade (1948-1949)

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   The Berlin Blockade was a critical event during the Cold War when the Soviet...

9. 2.3

   The Korean War (1950-1953)

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   The Korean War was a significant conflict between North Korea and South...

10. 2.4

    The Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)

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    The Cuban Missile Crisis marked a critical juncture in the Cold War,...

11. 2.5

    The Vietnam War (1955-1975)

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    The Vietnam War was a significant conflict during the Cold War, involving...

12. 2.6

    Détente (1969-1979)

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    Détente was a strategic easing of tensions between the US and the USSR from...

13. 2.7

    The Soviet Invasion Of Afghanistan (1979)

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    The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 marked a significant event in the...

14. 2.8

    The End Of The Cold War (1985-1991)

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15. 3

    Impact Of The Cold War

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    The Cold War led to significant political, military, social, and economic...

16. 3.1

    Political And Military Impact

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    The Cold War shaped global politics through military alliances and an arms...

17. 3.2

    Social And Cultural Impact

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    The Cold War significantly affected global cultures, leading to sentiments...

18. 3.3

    Economic Impact

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    The economic impact of the Cold War involved intense rivalry between the US...

19. 3.4

    Decolonisation

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    The section examines the impact of the Cold War on the decolonisation...