In The Cold War: A New History‚ Gaddis reinterprets the historical record of the conflict; his sixth chapter‚ “Actors‚” focuses on the role that individuals played in the end of the struggle. Toward this aim‚ he discusses how both strengths and weaknesses of world leaders such as Reagan and Gorbachev had a profound impact on the international system during the late twentieth century. Gaddis’s consideration of “the importance and vulnerability of individuals in history. . .” extends the limits of
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The 1970’s Canada in the Cold War Canada was a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) which was the name of the alliance they had formed. The main goal for the NATO was to prevent the spread of communism. Although Canada wasn’t dominant or recognized as having the influence the world‚ the country still had a moderate influence and recognition internationally. The Vietnam War The U.S. had interest in defending South Vietnam against a communist movement supported by North Vietnam
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cold w. Conclude with one question for further study on the Cold War era Describe the historical and political conditions of the Cold War era. The Cold War is increasingly treated as a historical period that customarily begins in 1947‚ when the Truman Doctrine sought to contain communism and the expansion of Soviet influence‚ and ends with the decline and fall of the Soviet Union and the Eastern bloc in the late 1980s. My thoughts are that this event occurred after war world II between
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The Cold War in Guatemala Guatemala is known for being one of the most dangerous countries in Central America; nevertheless‚ it is not its fault that it is the way it is. During the Cold War there were many factors involved and many events that led to the Guatemala of today. It all began with the election of Colonel Arbenz during the “Ten Years of Springtime” which ended because President Eisenhower was influenced by his connections to Guatemala´s “state within a state‚” (TWT) the United Fruit
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The Cold War Between 1948 and 1991 was another time of fear and geopolitical tension. The tension came as a result of World War II and developed over a rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies. Historians have indicated that the Cold War began when the Truman Doctrine was signed and that the war ended when the Soviet Union collapsed. The term “cold” was used because there was no actual fighting between the two nations rather‚ the war was fought with proxy
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The Cold War – Conflict of 1945 – 1960 The cold war was the conflict that happened during the time period of 1945 through 1960 between the democratic nations led by the United States and the Communist nations led by the Soviet Union. The cold war was fought in the most part by using propaganda‚ the economy‚ haggling with the occasional military clash. The politics of the cold war is mostly theory but can be categorized as a struggle to expand‚ contain
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Second World War‚ America‚ Britain and Russia had been allies. However‚ even before the war was over‚ differences began to emerge between the countries. These differences grew after the war to eventually cause the Cold War. The tensions that arose in the final months of the war led to Russia and America moving from allies in war to adversaries. The fall of Nazi Germany left two major powers standing‚ both with the intention of spreading their ideology throughout the rest of post-war Europe and beyond
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A Cold War‚ Indeed Lisa Lloyd Kaplan University The Vietnam War‚ otherwise known as the Cold War‚ was one of the worst of so many tragic experiences for the United States‚ (U.S.) during the 20th century. It is odd how differently this horrific war is viewed through various eyes. The following is the account of what comes to the minds of three individuals when asked about the Cold War. Vietnam Vet‚ Bob Hutson stated “that was the nastiest war I’ve ever been in. It was definitely
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The Cold War Sweden in the Cold War The reason of the Cold War After the Second World War from 1940 till 1945 was Germany the country that was split up in 4 parts. France‚ Britten‚ and American part in the west of Germany were one region and the Soviet Union had the east of Germany under his power. The Soviet Union made of Germany a communism part but the west became a democracy. This is also the reason of the Cold War. The American were afraid for
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THE ORIGINS OF THE COLD WAR (1945-50) Definition: Martyn Walker calls it the “civil war of the human race” about the balance of global power‚ with an ideological element. It was the indirect conflict between the USA and USSR that went on from 1945-1991. And it was expressed in everything from an arms and space race to chess tournaments - and even ice hockey matches. The Long-Term Reasons Many regard the Cold War as having roots going back decades before the end of WWII in 1945. Both sides
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