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Crash Course The Cold War

What will I learn?

Enter into a 'Brief Introduction to the Cold War' and expose the complex elements that shaped the world's history. This short, but impactful course will fully inspect the ideological disagreements, important events like the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the rise and collapse of the Berlin Wall. Get the insight of cultural, economic and political changes that influenced areas all over the world, from Europe to Latin America. Ideal for Humanitarian experts, this course will give you an in-depth look into the Cold War's long-lasting inheritance and its effects on current global politics.

Apoia's Unique Features

Unlimited access to courses for life
Certification aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Always-available online support
Select and arrange the chapters you want to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance your practical skills outlined below

Investigate ideological conflicts: Get the understanding of the USA and USSR's ideological differences.

Assess global impacts: Analyze the Cold War's influence on Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Decipher cultural changes: Learn about the propaganda and cultural influence during the Cold War.

Study political strategies: Investigate NATO, Warsaw Pact, and the dynamics of the nuclear arms race.

Learn about the past: Get insights and long-term stress from the Cold War period.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change chapters and workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.