The Soviet Union and the Cold War
Address the following questions:
Discuss how the Soviet Union become aligned with the Allies and what this relationship was like. How did this relationship change as the war ended? What actions did the United States as well as the Soviet Union take in the years following World War II? What was that relationship was like?
Explain the arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union and the effect this had on both nations. While these two countries were the leading players, other areas were affected as well. Explain the impact of the Cold War in Africa, Asia, and finally where the biggest Cold War standoff occurred, in Latin America.