Cold War Flashcards
What is a Cold War?
A cold war is a state of political tension and military rivalry that stops short of full-scale war.
What were the 2 superpowers in the Cold War?
U.S.A (United States of America) USSR (Soviet Union)
When was the Cold War waged?
The Cold War between the USSR and the USA was waged between 1945 and 1990.It began as a dispute over the future of Europe.
How severe were the nuclear weapons?
“The threat of new and even deadlier weapons of nuclear technology prevented outright open warfare between the USSR and the USA.
To what extent was the conflict between the 2 superpowers?
Although they came close to it on various occasions.Instead, the conflict was conducted through proxy wars.
What is a proxy war?
A proxy war is a conflict fought by one or more major powers that do not themselves become directly involved.
