The Cold War
Caleb Thomas
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#AP World History: Modern - Cold War Study Guide 🚀
Hey there! Let's make sure you're totally prepped for the AP exam. This guide is designed to be your go-to resource, especially the night before the test. We'll break down the Cold War, connect the dots, and make it all stick. Let's do this!
#🌍 The Dawn of the Cold War: Shifting Power Dynamics
The end of World War II didn't bring global peace; instead, it ushered in a new era of tension known as the Cold War. Former allies, the United States and the Soviet Union, emerged as superpowers with drastically different ideologies.
The Cold War was a geopolitical and ideological struggle between the capitalist United States and the communist Soviet Union. It shaped global politics for decades.
#From Allies to Adversaries 🤝➡️ 😠
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Initial Alliance: The US and USSR were allies during WWII against the Axis powers.
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Post-War Disagreements: Disagreements over how to rebuild Europe and establish post-war order quickly soured relations.
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Emergence of Superpowers: The US (democracy/capitalism) and the USSR (authoritarian/communism) became the world's dominant powers.
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Ideological Conflict: The core conflict was between capitalism and communism, leading to a global power struggle.
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