Post-World War II Global Events

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What event marked the beginning of the Cold War?

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The end of World War 2 marked the beginning of the Cold War.

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How long did the Cold War last?

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The Cold War lasted 45 years.

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Who were the main antagonists in the Cold War?

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The United States and the Soviet Union.

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What major event was happening in China during the Cold War?

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China was undergoing a cultural revolution.

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What significant event happened in China in 1949?

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Mao Zedong led a revolution, overthrew Chiang Kai-shek, and founded the communist People’s Republic of China.

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What was the result of the communist rule in China?

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The deaths of millions of citizens through failed programs like the Great Leap Forward.

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Who led the independence movement in India?

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Mahatma Gandhi.

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What was the outcome of the Indian independence movement?

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Great Britain agreed to leave India and partition it into a Muslim nation, Pakistan, and Hindu India.

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Who led the formation of Pakistan?

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Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

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What was the nature of the partition of India?

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The partition was violent, chaotic, and deadly for up to 2 million Indians.