Welcome to our Cold War Course. In this Course we chart the development of the Cold War at the end of World War 2 to the fall of the Berlin Wall and collapse of Communism. It features exploration of all the main Cold War characters and events, including the Berlin Blockade, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam and Afgan wars and more. With study notes, slidesets, flashcards and quizzes, it's sure to boost your Cold War learning.
Our Course begins at the close of World War 2. World leaders meet again to discuss how to operate in an post war environment. This study note examines the Yalta Conference, the creation of the Iron Curtain and Russia's influence in Eastern Europe.
Next we look at the key ideological differences between the US and the USSR that led to a breakdown in the relationship. This mind map gives a great overview of where the opposite sides stood on a number of fundamental issues.
Relations between the US and USSR deteriorated pretty quickly. A number of events in the post war set the tone of deep division for the next 40 years. Learn more about the Berlin Blockade and Airlift, the creation of Nato and the Warsaw Pact.
A number of major events occurred during the 50's and 60's that held the worlds attention. The Korean War in the 1950's could be described as a proxy war. The Berlin Wall crisis and Cuban Missile Crisis saw relations hit a worrying low.
The Vietnam War has had a lasting impact on the American Psyche. Learn more about why the US got involved in the war, the key events, the reactions at home and the eventual impacts of the war on the people at home and abroad.
Using a mind map we explore a little deeper the tactics and support of the Viet Cong during the Vietnam war. Get an instant feel for the approach of the Viet Cong and the reasons why they proved so difficult for the US army to handle.
This slide set examines the Soviet War in Afghanistan from 1979 to 1989 with a particular emphasis on the impact on Cold War relations between the Soviet Union and the US.
Time to revisit all the the key events and terms relating to the Cold War with this flashcard deck. Helping you make sure you know Checkpoint Charlie from the Bay of Pigs, this engaging deck makes learning about the Cold War easier.
Time to see if you have been paying attention! We conclude our course with a Cold War quiz that reviews all the material presented in this Course. An ideal way to check your learning progression and ensure that you know all the facts.
