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Crash Course The Cold War

What will I learn?

Delve into "Crash Course: The Cold War" and get to grips with the complicated goings-on that shaped global history. This to-the-point, top-notch course gives you a proper look at the clashes of ideas, key events like the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the whole story of the Berlin Wall, from going up to coming down. You'll understand the changes in culture, the economy, and politics that had a big impact all over the world, from Europe to Latin America. Spot on for Humanities professionals, this course gives you the insights you need into the long-lasting effects of the Cold War and how it still affects global politics today.

Apoia's Advantages

Online and lifetime access to courses
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you'd like to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Analyse ideological conflicts: Understand the differences in thinking between the USA and the USSR.

Evaluate global impacts: Figure out how the Cold War influenced Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Interpret cultural shifts: Have a look at propaganda and how culture was influenced during the Cold War.

Examine political strategies: Study NATO, the Warsaw Pact, and what went on with the nuclear arms race.

Understand historical legacies: Learn the lessons and the tensions that are still around from the time of the Cold War.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the 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.