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Crash Course The Cold War

What will I learn?

Come explore the 'Quick Look at the Cold War' and unpack the complex things that changed the world back then. This course, which is well put together and easy to follow, will give you a proper understanding of the different ideas that were clashing, big events like the Cuban Missile Crisis, and how the Berlin Wall came to be and was eventually taken down. You'll get to understand how things changed in terms of culture, money, and politics in different places all over the world, from Europe to Latin America. It's perfect for people working in the Humanities, giving you knowledge about how the Cold War still affects us today and how it has shaped global politics.

Apoia's Unique Offerings

Online courses with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop your skills

Enhance your practical skills listed below

Understand different ideas that clashed: Learn about the different views of the USA and the USSR.

Look at how it affected the world: Figure out how the Cold War influenced Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Understand changes in culture: Explore how propaganda and culture were used during the Cold War.

Study political plans: Learn about NATO, the Warsaw Pact, and the nuclear arms race.

Understand what we can learn from the past: Learn 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 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 similar to the examples below

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