Question

Write like an 9th grader What was a real-life consequence of the political tug-of-war that occurred during the Cold War?

A. Proxy conflicts, such as the Vietnam War B. The Russian Revolution C. Leninism and Stalinism D. Nice industrial goods, such as American blue jeans

Answer 1

A real-life consequence of the political tug-of-war during the Cold War was A. Proxy conflicts, such as the Vietnam War. During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union were in a constant struggle for power and influence around the world. Instead of fighting each other directly, they supported different sides in conflicts in other countries. In Vietnam, the U.S. backed the South Vietnamese government to stop the spread of communism, while the Soviet Union supported North Vietnam. This led to a long and devastating war that had a huge impact on Vietnam and the U.S., resulting in loss of life and deep divisions in American society as people protested against the war.