[PDF] end of cold war worksheet pdf

What is a Cold War worksheet?

These are ready-to-use Cold War worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the Cold War which was the American and Soviet political and technological rivalry that lasted from the end of WWII until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

How did the Cold War affect the US and Soviet Union?

The Cold War was the American and Soviet political and technological rivalry that lasted from the end of WWII until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. With the threat of Soviet Union expansionism in Eastern Europe, the former Allies agreed to the strategy of containment, which further alienated the U.S. and the USSR.

What was the Cold War?

They both had enough nuclear weapons to bring any conflict to a complete and utter stalemate. They both subtly postured to be seen as the world leader. Instead of direct conflict they waged war on political, economic, and disinformation fronts. This unspoken rivalry between the two nations was termed "The Cold War".

What happened to Gorbachev during the Cold War?

Talks of similar feelings were heard in UKRAINE, the CAUCASUS, and the CENTRAL ASIAN states. Korbachev tried to maintain control of the Soviet government but had little support from the Soviet people and Soviet military. Gorbachev was removed from office. The Soviet Union was dissolved and the Cold War ended.