Cold War started directly after World War II's end. The USSR took over East Germany. The USSR also controlled everything up to West Germany to Russia. Which made America and many other countries fear the for the spread of communism; the domino effect. Every country near the USSR fell to Communism. Now the whole war about nuclear threats rather then actual war between the United States and the USSR. Even though there still were proxy wars. The Cold War eventually end in the early 1990's leaving behind many changed nations. |
1950'sThe dropping of the atomic bomb on japan was the start of the cold war.
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1960'sThe Berlin Wall was one of the major events that took place during the 60's along with the civil right movements.
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1970'sThe SALT I and II created limits between the USSR and the United States on how many weapons can be made. This helped both countries come to terms with the end of the war.
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