1. What Was the Cold War?
● It was a period of tension and competition between two superpowers:
○ USA (Capitalism, Democracy)
○ USSR (Communism, Dictatorship)
● Time period: 1945–1991
● Called "Cold" because they never fought directly, but they competed in many ways.
2. Why Did It Start?
After World War II:
● USA and USSR had different beliefs (capitalism vs communism).
● Both wanted to influence the world.
● They didn’t trust each other.
This created fear, suspicion, spying, and division.
3. Main Features of the Cold War
A. Arms Race
● Both countries built powerful weapons, especially nuclear bombs.
● Goal: Show who was stronger.
B. Space Race
● It was a period of tension and competition between two superpowers:
○ USA (Capitalism, Democracy)
○ USSR (Communism, Dictatorship)
● Time period: 1945–1991
● Called "Cold" because they never fought directly, but they competed in many ways.
2. Why Did It Start?
After World War II:
● USA and USSR had different beliefs (capitalism vs communism).
● Both wanted to influence the world.
● They didn’t trust each other.
This created fear, suspicion, spying, and division.
3. Main Features of the Cold War
A. Arms Race
● Both countries built powerful weapons, especially nuclear bombs.
● Goal: Show who was stronger.
B. Space Race
