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The Big Question: Why is the 20th century commonly called "the American
Century"?
Section 1: Short Answer (60 points)
In this section, you will write a two- to three-sentence response to each of the
following items. Remember to use examples and be specific.
A. Following World War II, two former allies, the United States and the Soviet
Union, became enemies. Both were superpowers trying to promote and defend
their way of government. Answer the following questions. (6 points total)
What was the Cold War? (3 points)

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Final answer:

The Cold War was a significant geopolitical rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union that defined much of the 20th century.


Explanation:

The Cold War was a geopolitical struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union that spanned from the end of World War II in 1945 to the collapse of the USSR in 1991. Superpower rivalry led to a global standoff where each side sought to promote its ideology and prevent the other from gaining ground. The Cold War shaped international relations, military strategies, and economic policies during the 20th century.


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