AP European History- Unit 9: WW2 and Cold War Study Guide

Unit 9 of AP European History Study Guide. The document details the major events of the mid to late 20th century including World War 2 and the Cold War. The study guide begins with the start of World War 2, following the events of the war, the major notable figures and battles, ending with a detailed description of the many atrocities and social effects of the war across the world, specifically the Holocaust. The document then describes the tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, leading to the Cold War, and its effects in Europe and Russia. The study guide spans North America across Europe and Asia, detailing the important changes in each country as well as the broader social and political consequences occurring throughout the world. A significant part of the study guide describes changes to the political and social climate of the world following World War 2 and the Cold War. This study guide acts as a summary for the mid to late 20th century. These topics are organized by notable figures and vocabulary along with vital comprehension points of these events throughout history. This document is bullet pointed and sectioned out by topic.