COLD WAR ERA
IMPACT OF COLD WAR
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the peacekeeping role of the United Nations
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pressure from nonaligned nations
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the potential for global nuclear destruction
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increased tensions in the Middle East
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Detailed explanation-1: -During the Cold War era, the U.S. and Soviet Union were hesitant to become involved in direct military conflict because of the potential for global nuclear destruction. The superpowers supported opposing sides in conflicts, but did not confront each other directly.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Cold War was a lengthy struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union that began in the aftermath of the surrender of Hitler’s Germany. In 1941, Nazi aggression against the USSR turned the Soviet regime into an ally of the Western democracies.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Berlin Airlift was able to bypass a Soviet blockade without provoking a military conflict (due to flying over and not going by foot).
Detailed explanation-4: -In June 1950 the Cold War turns hot when American and British backed South Korea is invaded by the Russian and Chinese backed North. American technological superiority in both air and naval power lead to a blockade of North Korea but the land campaign becomes a stalemate.