1. The Cold War
An Introduction

2. The Cold War was a…

3. between

4. As a result of their respective …

5. To gain

6. It involved

7. and

8. A definition in visual form

9. Define the Cold War
The Cold War was an era of competition and tension between the USA and USSR to achieve world domination and create spheres (areas)of influence . It originated as a result of their clashing ideologies and involved an arms race and space race.

10. Why was it referred to as a “Cold” War?

12. It did indirectly lead to open warfare
US and Soviet influence in the newly independent states in Asia and Africa increased tension and conflicts that already existed, e.g. Vietnam, Korea, Angola, etc.
In Cuba superpower interference lead to a Missile Crisis.

13. When did this war start?

14. When did it end?

15. Set of political beliefs and aims
1. POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES
Set of political beliefs and aims

16. A political system based on the right to vote and freedom of speech
2. DEMOCRACY
A political system based on the right to vote and freedom of speech

17. 3. CAPITALISM
An economic system where private individuals control the economy and industries are privately owned

18. 4. COMMUNISM
An economic system where the state controls the economy and industries are state owned

19. A country such as the USA that dominates world affairs
5. SUPERPOWER
A country such as the USA that dominates world affairs

20. 6. BLOC
Group of countries

21. Main allied countries that joined together to defeat Germany
7. GRAND ALLIANCE
Main allied countries that joined together to defeat Germany

22. 8. ZONES OF OCCUPATION
Areas under the military control of the main countries that conquered Germany

23. How do the following images relate to the Cold War?