Russia: Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet Union 1953-1991

The Cold War was a period of intense rivalry between the US and the Soviet Union, marked by nuclear arms buildup and the Cuban Missile Crisis. The era also saw the space race, with the US landing on the moon. The Berlin Wall symbolized the division of Germany, which ended with its fall in 1989. The Cold War concluded with the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.

What were the main fears of the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

What was the purpose of air raid drills in schools during the Cold War?

Describe the significance of the Cuban Missile Crisis in the context of the Cold War.

How did the space race reflect the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union?

What led to the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961?

Explain the impact of President Reagan's speech at the Berlin Wall in 1987.

What events marked the end of the Cold War era?