THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE COLD WAR
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It hoped to decrease tensions with the United States.
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It hoped to create colonies.
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It hoped to decrease the need for the Warsaw Pact.
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It hoped to spread communism.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Soviet Union’s ideological commitment to achieving communism included the development of socialism in one country and peaceful coexistence with capitalist countries while engaging in anti-imperialism to defend the international proletariat, combat capitalism and promote the goals of communism.
Detailed explanation-2: -First it wanted a lasting presence on the continent, including port facilities in the Indian Ocean. Second it wanted to gain a voice in African affairs, primarily by supporting local communist parties, and providing economic and military aid to the governments. Third it wanted to undermine Western/NATO influence.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Cold War and decolonization were also linked by the actions of the two superpowers. The US said that it supported democracy and free markets. The Soviet Union promised to liberate workers from capitalist, imperial rule. That meant both the US and the USSR could be recruited to help anti-colonial movements.
Detailed explanation-4: -Why did the Soviets want to spread communism around the world? Because during the cold war, formed between the United States and the Soviet Union led by two camps-capitalism and communism, so communism can spread around the world it would make the Soviet Union even greater.