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Question 1

One consequence of the cuban missile crisis

Answer 1

The Moscow - Washington Hotline a driect communicstion limk between the US and the Soviet Union ensurinng swift communication aiming to prevent future misunderstandings

Question 2

Narrative account of the events of 1949 - 1956 in the cold war

Answer 2

The years 1949 to 1956 were pivotal in the development of the Cold War, involving major events that intensified the tensions between the Western and the Eastern Blocs.

Formation of NATO (1949)
Established as a millitary alliance of the US, Canada and ten westtern european nstions. Nato was a response to the growing threat of soviet expansion in Europe, explicitly marking the division of Europe into East and West

Korean war (1950-1953)
This was a critical moment in the Cold War marking the first major proxy conflict between Communist and capitalist blocs. It was the united states and its allies against communist forces. The war ending in a stalemate reinforced the divide.

Death of Stalin (1953)

This marked a significant turning point. His death led to the rise of nikitia krushchev who started his ideology of “destalinization” and wanted to reform the soviet policy. This shift temporarily eased tensions and allowed for new diplomatic conversations although it did not eliminate cold war rivalries.

These pivital years laid the foundation of the cold war and ongoing conflicts solidifying the future rivalries

Question 3

Thw importance of gorbachevs new thinking for soviet control over eastern europe

Answer 3

Gorbachevs new thinking fundamentally altered soviet policy towards eastern europe by promoting opennes and reform through glasnost and perestroika. These policies included greater political freedom and allowing satelite states to have more freedom. This shift enabled countries like poland and hungary to challenge soviet authority ultimately led to a wave of democratic movements

Aswell as this, gorbachevs refusal to use miltary force to maintain ckntrol, marked a significant swparture from previous soviet practices t. His kinder approach allowed esstern european nations to seek their own paths towards reform without fear

In conclusion, gorbachevs new rhinking played a crucial role in undermining sofveit control in eastern europw fostering an environment which led to the collapse of mang soviet satelites and communist refimes

Question 4

One consequence of the tehran conference

Answer 4

During the conference, the Allied leaders agreed to oepn a second front against nazi germany by launching an invasion of Northen France (1944) this decision led to the planning and execution of D - Day (operation overlord)