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Crash Course The Cold War

What will I learn?

Take a deep dive into this "Quick Rundown on the Cold War" and unpack the complex ways things were during that time which changed the world. This course, sharp and on point, gives you the full picture of the big disagreements in thinking, major events like the Cuban Missile scare, and how the Berlin Wall came up and then came down. Get to know the changes in culture, money, and politics that affected different parts of the world, from Europe to Latin America. Spot-on for those working in the Humanities, this course gives you the knowledge about how the Cold War still affects us today and how it shaped global politics.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online and lifetime access to courses
Certificate aligned with educational standards
PDF summaries for easy printing
Online support available at all times
Select and arrange the chapters you want 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

Break down the clashes in thinking: Understand the different ideas between the USA and USSR.

Judge the worldwide effects: See how the Cold War affected Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Understand the cultural changes: Look into the propaganda and cultural influence during the Cold War.

Study the political moves: Learn about NATO, the Warsaw Pact, and the race to build nuclear weapons.

Know the historical lessons: Pick up lessons and understand the tensions that are still around from the Cold War time.

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.