The Cold War Around the World

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Why did the Cold War have global implications?

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The superpowers intervened in decolonizing nations to promote their ideologies.

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What was a key factor in the partition of British India?

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Religious tensions among Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs.

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How did the Cold War influence Latin America?

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The US intervened to protect economic interests, like the United Fruit Company.

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What was one outcome of the US and USSR’s rivalry in Africa?

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The rise of authoritarian regimes like in the Congo.

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What role did Fidel Castro’s Cuba play during the Cold War?

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It was a key player in the spread of communism in Latin America.

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How did the Cold War affect Afghanistan in the late 1970s?

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The USSR invaded Afghanistan to support communist allies.

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What contributed to the civil war between East and West Pakistan?

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Economic and political inequalities between regions.

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How did Egypt maintain neutrality during the Cold War?

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It secured aid for major projects from both the US and USSR.

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What was a shared consequence of Cold War interventions in Asia, Africa, and Latin America?

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Political instability and corruption.

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What short-term effect did US support of Islamic jihadists in Afghanistan have?

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Rise of extremist groups.