The Cold War
The Vietnam war, which lasted from 1959 - 75. Communist north. Non-communist south.
The period of political tension following World War II is commonly referred to as the Cold War, which lasted from roughly 1947 to 1991. This era was characterized by the ideological conflict between the United States and its allies, promoting capitalism and democracy, and the Soviet Union and its satellite states, advocating communism. The Cold War involved various forms of indirect confrontation, including military alliances, proxy wars, and an arms race, but it did not escalate into direct military conflict between the superpowers. Key events during this time included the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Vietnam War.
From about 500 bc to 321 bc was how long the Athenian direct democracy lasted
Democracy in Athens was an evolving experiment which lasted on and off for a bit over a century. The US is not a democracy - it is a republic which as a form of democratic government which has been going for over two hundred years and counting.
The Cold War was a geopolitical tension that emerged after World War II, primarily between the United States and its allies, representing capitalism and democracy, and the Soviet Union and its allies, representing communism. It lasted from roughly 1947 to 1991 and was characterized by political rivalry, military coalitions, and ideological conflict, without direct large-scale fighting between the two superpowers. Key events occurred globally, including the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Vietnam War, affecting regions such as Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The Cold War ended with the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, marking a significant shift in global politics.
Albania resisted communism the longest among Eastern European nations. The communist regime in Albania lasted until 1991, making it one of the last countries in the region to transition away from communism.
The United States fought both Cuba and Russia to fight the spread of communism. One effect of this was the Cold War which lasted through much of the 1950s and 1060s.
"Is this question used correctLY? The debate between your father and her lasted for hours."
During the Cold War, the primary motivations of the superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, were ideological and geopolitical. The U.S. sought to contain the spread of communism and promote democracy and capitalism, while the Soviet Union aimed to expand its communist ideology and influence worldwide. Both nations engaged in a nuclear arms race, sought to gain strategic allies, and competed for technological and military superiority, all while influencing various conflicts and movements across the globe to assert their dominance. This rivalry defined international relations and created a climate of tension that lasted for decades.
The Crusades lasted about 200 years.
between 100 to 200 years
between 100 and 200 years