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Cold War
The nuclear arms race divided the world in a struggle as costly as any another war. East vs. West, Communism vs. Democracy, the Bear vs. the Eagle; all these were major factors in the lives of millions for 4 decades.
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What grew out of the cold war?
The Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union grew out of the Cold War. The rivalry between these two super powers led to major technological advances and achievements at the time.
What are the differences between glasnost and perestroika?
They were both created by Mikhail Gorbachev. Glasnost was democratic reforms, meaning more freedom and having elections. Perestroika was to restructure the economy, having market reforms.
Where exactly were U.S. nuclear bombs manufactured on a large scale during the Cold War?
Several sites existed, especially for components. The main assembly site for most of the cold war was PANTEX near Amarillo, TX.
Early sites included:
- Los Alamos
- Kirkland AFB in Albuquerque, NM
- Most of the large Pacific test shots were assembled on Perry Island at Eniwetok atoll and then sailed on landing craft transports to the detonation location.
What US organization was formed to observe the activities of other countries?
The Central Intelligence Agency, or CIA, was established in 1947.
What year is considered to be the beginning of the Cold War?
The Cold War has often been dated from 1947 to 1991.
However some historians argue that Winston Churchill's 'Iron Curtain' speech in 1946 marked the growing tension between the two superpowers. On the other hand, other historians suggest that the Cold War began just after the Second World War; signified by the Yalta and Potsdam Conference consequently.
So there are various opinions concerning your questions, and it is important to note that all have been supported by specific argumentation.
What was the greatest fear of the cold war?
technically there is no answer for that because that would be an opinion and not a fact so no proven answer
What Event that signaled end of cold war?
The breakup of the Soviet Unionvand the destruction of the Berlin wall in 1989
What were some of the communist countries in the late 1940s?
At the end of 1949 the following countries were Communist: * USSR (Soviet Union) * Poland * East Germany * Czechoslovakia * Hungary * Romania * Bulgaria * Yugoslavia (but on very bad terms with the Soviet Union by then) * China * North Korea
What are the causes of cold war and its emergence?
The major cause for the Cold War were Ideological difference between the two super blocs viz. USA - supporting capitalism and USSR supporting Communism
A person can get scared easily depending on a number of things including the situation. But i think it's mainly because of being vulnerable and not "knowing" or being "unprepared" 1. For example when you get an interview for a job in your own MAJOR, let's say accounting. Even if your top in class, you will worry a.k.a be scared and petrified, that the interviewer will ask you smth that you never came across or never even heard of. 2. After you've watched a horror movie, you're mortified to go to the bathroom (like myself -.- whatchu lookin at???) coz you're not standing behind the shower curtain so you're pretty vulnerable not knowing what the hell is behind the SHOWER CURTAIN!! 3. You heard a relative had a car accident. Of course you'll be afraid coz 1. you weren't there when it happened 2. you don't know how badly the person's injured and 3. you dont know if the person who's telling you the other person is okay, is actually lying or saying the truth. Is that enough? I hope i made my point...^^
What role did communist China play in the Cold War?
It alarmed and scared the US while by being communist and making alliances with the Soviet Union. Bonds with the Soviet Union weren't strong due to many border skirmishes and ect.
Strategic Arms Reduction Treaties (SART)
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What were the key features of SALT II?
1) it began in 1974 and was between the usa and ussr
2) it called for the limitation of nuclear arms and a ban on the construction of new land based ICBM launchers
3) it was unsuccessful as it was never ratified by the usa- because carter ended all diplomatic ties with the ussr after they invaded afghanistan
How did the end of World War 2 bring about the beginning of the cold war?
there was no really date for the start of cold war. =The soviet union and the united state hated each other but they helped each other during WW2. After they won they wanted half of what Germany conquered. When they had these lands they made them communist and U.S didn't want the spread of Communism so they argued and supplied democratic country to fight of communism which was like a starting point for the war.=
Cuban way of life change during the Cold War?
The Cuban way of life changed during the Cold War by isolating the country. They were very limited in their trading due to an embargo placed on them.
