a period between c. 1945 and c. 1991 of intense rivalry and tension between the USA and the USSR

a collection of states known as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; also known as the Soviet Union

relating to a system of government where all property is owned by the state and resources are shared equally

relating to an economic system where businesses and resources are owned privately for profit

Early causes of tension between the USA and the USSR

History

In this unit, pupils studied the events that led to the outbreak of the Cold War. In 'Cold War development: how did the Cold War develop in Asia?', pupils will look at events in China, Korea and Vietnam and how they affected global relations.

In 'USA Civil Rights: how successful was the American civil rights movement?', pupils studied the efforts that different groups in American society made to gain equality. In 'Cold War origins: what led to the breakdown of the 'Grand Alliance'?', pupils will study the events that led to the outbreak of the Cold War.

Cold War origins: what led to the breakdown of the 'Grand Alliance'? 

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Which keyword describes a period between c. 1945 and c. 1991 of intense rivalry and tension between the USA and the USSR?

What was the ideology of the USSR during WW2?

What was the ideology of the USA during WW2?

Put the events in the correct chronological order.

Because Roosevelt died in April 1945 and was replaced

Because Churchill died in April 1945 and was replaced

Because Churchill's party lost the 1945 election so he was replaced

Because Roosevelt's party lost the 1945 election so he was replaced

Why was there a change in leadership at the Potsdam Conference?

that the USA was pulling out of the conference as he hated Stalin

that the USA had successfully developed the world’s first atomic bomb

that the USSR had successfully developed the world’s first atomic bomb

that Britain was pulling out of the conference due to the election result

What did Truman announce the day after the Potsdam Conference began?

Who were the winners of World War Two (WW2)?

Put the following events in chronological order.

Match the country to the wartime leader during WW2.

WW2 finally ended on September 2, 1945 following the surrender of which country?

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Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz