How Did the Cold War End?

The video explores the Cold War, a period of political hostility between the US and the Soviet Union. It discusses the Sino-Soviet split, US diplomatic efforts, and Reagan's military policies. The focus then shifts to Gorbachev's reforms, which inadvertently led to the Soviet Union's decline. The video concludes with various perspectives on why the Cold War ended, emphasizing the Soviet Union's internal failures.

How did the Sino-Soviet split affect the Cold War dynamics?

Explain the significance of the Salt I and Salt II Treaties during the Cold War.

What were the main factors that contributed to the Cold War's end?

What were the economic conditions in the Soviet Union leading up to the Cold War's end?

In what ways did Western culture influence the Soviet populace during the Cold War?

What role did Mikhail Gorbachev play in the Cold War's conclusion?

What impact did the Soviet war in Afghanistan have on the Cold War?

Discuss the effects of Ronald Reagan's policies on the Cold War.

How did the American public's perception influence Cold War policies?

What was the significance of the Berlin Wall's fall in relation to the Cold War?