| The following
question is based on accompanying Documents 1-12. |
| This question
is designed to test your ability to work with and understand
historical documents. |
Write an essay
that: |
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1. Has relevant thesis and supports that thesis with evidence
from the documents. |
2. Uses a majority
of the documents. |
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3. Analyzes the documents by grouping them in as many
appropriate ways as possible. |
Does
not simply summarize the documents. |
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4. Takes into account both the sources of the documents
and the author's point of view. |
You may refer
to relevant historical information not mentioned in the documents. |
Question:
Compare and contrast the opposing views of the Cold War from
the Soviet and U.S. standpoints.
Historical Background
Following the Allies’ victory in
World War II, Europe entered a period of economic turmoil.
Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union found this to be a perfect
opportunity to spread Communism throughout Europe and the
rest of the world. However, Harry S. Truman and the U.S. with
their own Democratic ideals tried to prevent the Soviet spread
of Communism. This lead to many confrontations and the constant
threat of war as both sides entered a massive arms race. Eventually,
war was not waged as the Soviet Union collapsed.
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