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Congo became embroiled in the Cold War following its independence from Belgium in 1960, as both the United States and the Soviet Union sought to expand their influence in Africa. The assassination of Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba, who was viewed as leaning towards socialism, prompted the U.S. and its allies to support the rise of Mobutu Sese Seko, a dictator who aligned with Western interests. This geopolitical struggle intensified during the Congo Crisis, drawing in various external powers and exacerbating internal conflicts, ultimately making Congo a focal point in the Cold War rivalry.
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Why was the struggle between the communists and the west called the cold war?
Best phrase politicians could come up with at the time to separate it from "hot" wars. Cold War=No War Hot War=Shooting War
The extended post World War 2 confrontation between the US and the Soviet Union?
The Cold War come on guys, that one was easy, did you really have to look it up?
What was the Soviet Union purpose in the cold war?
so they can warm it up.
What are differences between a cold war and a hot war?
in a cold war, there is no shooting whatsoever, in a hot war, there are hot girls shooting at each other.
Who were war criminal in the cold war?
There weren't any "war criminals" during the cold war, because the cold war WAS NOT a war. The Cold War was simply a term that politician's came up with regarding the arms race between the communist super powers and the United States and it's allies. The Cold War was actually an ARM's RACE; a military stand-off...who could out do the the other. Who could make the best jet...who could build the best submarine...who could reach the moon first.
How did yalta set up the cold war?
It did not effect the cold war in anyway
What was Lyndon B Johnson's reputation during the Cold War?
Johnson was unwillingly caught up in the hot battle (Vietnam War) of the Cold War. Johnson was the US's only Presidential Administration to be destroyed by the war. He went on nation wide television and flat out said he would not run for president again, and would NOT ACCEPT nomination for the presidency of the United States. He was truly fed-up with the war.
When a warm front is lifted by a cold front that has caught up to it a what is formed?
occluded front
When a warm front is lifted by a cold front that has caught up to it a is formed?
squall line
Is the world a safer place after cold war ended?
Yes-Most peoples don't have to worry (or stress out) about "mush-room clouds" (atomic bombs going off) suddenly appearing out of no-where anymore. No-Terrorists have taken their place. At least during the cold war, global security was so concerned about "the cold war", terrorists were unable to communicate with each other...if they did communicate with each other; THEY would have been taken as part of the cold war (they would have been caught up in it).
Is the world a safer place after cold war?
Yes-Most peoples don't have to worry (or stress out) about "mush-room clouds" (atomic bombs going off) suddenly appearing out of no-where anymore. No-Terrorists have taken their place. At least during the cold war, global security was so concerned about "the cold war", terrorists were unable to communicate with each other...if they did communicate with each other; THEY would have been taken as part of the cold war (they would have been caught up in it).
How did America affect the cold war?
America and (USSR)Russia were the two superpowers of the cold war. America was the democracy side and they were trying to beat the USSR. America was more advanced in World War II and Russia was actually very technology unadvanced. After world war II, the USSR caught up and started making nuclear weapons. The USA was responding to this and they affected the cold war by responding to the USSR's " Threats ". The USA made nuclear weapons too, competed in the space race, and much more.Hope I helped
What were the major isms of the cold war?
The main "isms" of the Cold War were Socialism and Communism, both of which came up against Capitalism.
Was the Berlin wall put up after the cold war?
No, the wall was constructed in 1961. The cold war ended in 1989 - when the wall fell.
Who came up with the name Congo river?
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Who came up with name Congo River?
sir congo leggbetter
Can I get a Congo Burger with no Congo sauce on it?
no just suk up the sauce
