The Cold War was a complex web of conflicts, so it is easiest to understand it by asking some big-picture questions.
What is a Cold War?
When we normally think of war, we think of what scholars call “hot war.” A hot war is a military conflict between two countries who go directly into combat with each other.
On the other hand, a “cold war” happens when two countries are openly hostile towards each other without using violence. They might promote negative opinions about the enemy, threaten each other without actually following through, or do anything else (short of military action) to tear down the enemy.
Who Fought the Cold War?
5. The two main actors were the United States and the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union stretched across modernday Russia, into eastern Europe, and down near the Middle East. Both countries wanted to be the dominant world power.
Where did the Cold War Happen?
Because it was a cold war, the two countries never directly fought with each other. Instead, they supported opposite sides of other wars they believed could promote their own beliefs. So really, the Cold War happened all over the world. It stretched to countries on almost every continent, including Cuba, Korea, Hungary, [1] [5] 1 Guatemala, Congo, and more.
How does the author primarily structure "How Was It Fought?" (Paragraphs 11-14)?
The author gives three examples of major historical events from the Cold War period.
The author breaks down the complex event by defining key terms for readers.
The author describes the events of the Cold War in the order that they took place.
The author groups the events of the Cold War together based on location to minimize confusion.
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The author gives three examples of major historical events from the Cold War period.
This option best reflects how the author likely discusses the events related to the Cold War in the specified paragraphs, focusing on notable occurrences that illustrate the broader conflict.
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