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The Cold War
Age 18 · History
From 1947 to 1991, the United States and the Soviet Union led two rival blocs. They competed through nuclear weapons, space programs, alliances, and proxy wars without a direct full-scale war between themselves.
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In the picture
- A thick wall across a globe: a world divided into two camps
- A factory: industrial strength on one side
- A rocket: missile and space competition
- A tractor: industrial and agricultural production on the other side
- A satellite: the race for technology and orbit
Examples
- Two neighbors who never fight directly but keep building stronger fences and competing for friends
- Two classmates who avoid a direct argument but try to win every contest and gather allies
Key takeaways
- The Cold War lasted from 1947 to 1991.
- It was a global rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union fought through alliances, arms races, and proxy conflicts rather than direct war between them.
Quiz: The Cold War (Age 18)
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How long did the Cold War last, according to the card?
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Which two powers led the rival blocs in the Cold War?
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How did the United States and the Soviet Union mainly compete during the Cold War?
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