The Roots of the Cold War

Cold War Roots and Causes

After WWII, the U.S. and the Soviet Union became the dominant military powers. Despite being allies during the war, the two countries became adversaries in a long and deadly struggle. Although the two sides would never directly engage each other in war, they fought indirectly through a number of small conflicts throughout the world in a struggle for dominance that became known as the Cold War. In this interactivity, you will explore the root causes of the Cold War. Click the player to begin.

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Cold War Crises

There were several serious crises during the Cold War that occured when the struggle for dominance between the two superpowers pushed the world to the brink of annihilation. In this timeline activity, examine the timeline of events to learn more each of these crises in greater detail. Click the player to begin.

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Cold War Roots and Crises Review

Now that you have learned about some of the major causes and crises during the Cold War, check your knowledge in this non-graded interactivity. After reading each question, select the best answer and click Submit. Click the player to get started.