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प्रश्न
Write information about the Cold War.
Background of the Cold War
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Background of Cold War
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उत्तर
The tussle between Capitalist nations and Communist nations for power and ideological influence, which began after the Second World War is referred to as the ‘Cold War’. Walter Lippmann, an American political columnist was the first to use the term ‘Cold War’.
The background of the Cold War is explained as follows:
- The aftermath of the Second World War created conditions leading to the onset of the Cold War. England and France lost their primary positions in world politics.
- During the world war Russia gained prominence in Eastern Europe, while America, England and France gained prominence in Western Europe.
- Thus, Europe was divided into Eastern and Western Europe.
- The Eastern European nations under the influence of Soviet Russia adopted communist ideology.
- The Western European nations under the influence of America adopted capitalist ideology and a democratic system.
- This situation caused the emergence of the ‘Cold War’.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Which among the following statements about the Cold War is wrong?
State whether the following statement is true or false with reasons.
The Bandung Conference brought cold war in Asia.
In which country are the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki located?
The Berlin Wall was erected by ______.
Write the name of a historical place/person/event.
During the disintegration of Soviet Russia.
Explain the nature of the Cold War.
Explain the consequences of the Cold War.
How can we say that the Cold War managed to ensure human survival?
Highlight any four changes that occurred in the world politics after the end of Cold War.
Is there any correlation between the advances in technology and world peace?
