The Nature of the Cold War

(1948-1984)

This topic will not be assessed in the end of year exam. 

Follow the links below to skip to the other topics studied in Modern World: Changing World (1945 - ) topic

Origins of the Cold War

end of the cold war

consequences of the cold war

The Nature of the Cold War is not examined in the end-of year examination.

There will be a summative task completed by mid-Term 1.

The following are focus areas for study in this topic:

• The evolving nature and character of the Cold War from 1948 to 1985
  • ​Examples include:
    • ​Military and non-military rivalries
    • The arms race ad the threat of nuclear war
    • The Space Race
    • Alliances
    • Cultural / technological / sporting rivalry and espionage
    • The nature of the connections of the Superpowers
    • The impact on people and societies​

Recap: Cold War Politics​

Crises of the Cold War​

Hot Wars of the Cold War

Spies and Propaganda

Formative Assessment
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