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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 the appropriate concept for the given statement.
Conflict between America and Soviet Union
In which country are the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki located?
Which is not the main county of Axis powers?
Explain the following statement with reasons.
The Cold War began after World War II.
The Second World War ended when the United States dropped two atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in ______
How can we say that the Cold War managed to ensure human survival?
After the end of World War II, America adopted a 'Marshall Plan', because ______.
Write about the Cold War.
Mikhail Gorbachev's Era
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