https://padlet.com/25schaalc/Bookmarks By Casey Schaal en-us 2022-04-07 18:27:52 UTC 2025-10-16 04:38:27 UTC hello@padlet.com http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AsRTmPuYUvA/SwKHCs87hSI/AAAAAAAAAh4/pCsjNRNLwIo/s1600/communistSymbol.jpg 25schaalc https://padlet.com/25schaalc/Bookmarks/wish/2135131982 The US and the Soviet Union were in competition with each other during the Olympics. Everything mattered, and that included their athletic performance at these games. It was fierce, and since the whole world was watching, it made the stakes even higher. ]]> 2022-04-07 18:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/25schaalc/Bookmarks/wish/2135131982 25schaalc https://padlet.com/25schaalc/Bookmarks/wish/2135142349 In 1980, the Soviets boycotted the Olympics. This was so significant because other countries followed suit and refused to join as well. This was the first Olympic games that has had fewer than 80 countries compete, and it sent a shockwave throughout the whole world. The Olympics were supposed to be about coming together and making the world a better place, but the Soviets ruined that reputation when they decided to stay apart from the Olympics.]]> 2022-04-07 18:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/25schaalc/Bookmarks/wish/2135142349 25schaalc https://padlet.com/25schaalc/Bookmarks/wish/2135158552 The USA won a huge game against the Soviet Union to win the championship. This was so significant because Russia was favored to win. They had the best hockey team in the world, and it gained them a little advantage to themselves during the Cold War. However, the US upsetted them 4-3, and it shifted the momentum towards the US. ]]> 2022-04-07 18:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/25schaalc/Bookmarks/wish/2135158552 25schaalc https://padlet.com/25schaalc/Bookmarks/wish/2135168912 Before the Olympics games begun, the Soviets were in the middle of invading Afghanistan. This really affected the Olympics because it was the main reason why so many other countries bailed. Those countries were so disgusted and unhappy with their actions that they felt like they shouldn't be associated with a community like them. This caused the Olympics to be significantly less exciting, and it wasn't the way the Olympics were supposed to be. ]]> 2022-04-07 18:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/25schaalc/Bookmarks/wish/2135168912 25schaalc https://padlet.com/25schaalc/Bookmarks/wish/2135177286 The Soviet Union was the team to beat during the Olympics. The Soviets were always very good, and it seemed like no one could stop them. This helped them show dominance on the athletic side of the Cold War, and it intimidated the US. When they did well, they got even more momentum and support, and it made the war harder for the US to fight. ]]> 2022-04-07 19:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/25schaalc/Bookmarks/wish/2135177286 25schaalc https://padlet.com/25schaalc/Bookmarks/wish/2135188188 When the Olympics started in 1980, the US and the Soviet Union were on completely opposite sides in terms of politics. This had a major impact on the games, as it caused more tension rather than fun entertainment. It also caused more political problems and disagreements, as many countries were separated and frustrated with each other's political policies and decisions. ]]> 2022-04-07 19:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/25schaalc/Bookmarks/wish/2135188188 25schaalc https://padlet.com/25schaalc/Bookmarks/wish/2135202939 1. The Olympics provided lots of competition between the US and the Soviet Union. This connected into the Cold War, as whoever was doing better would have an advantage. This also created great rivalries, and it connected to the whole outcome of the Cold War.
2. After the upset of the Miracle on Ice game, the US had the momentum back in the war. However, the Soviets wanted that momentum back, and that desire created a more fierce competition between the two countries. 
3. The whole world always watched those two countries, whether it was in the Olympics games or during the Cold War. It puts extra pressure on those countries, and it gives them the extra responsibility of doing better for their citizens. ]]> 2022-04-07 19:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/25schaalc/Bookmarks/wish/2135202939 25schaalc https://padlet.com/25schaalc/Bookmarks/wish/2135221475 1. Today, the two countries still have some disagreements in terms of political issues. This is especially true to the ongoing war, as Russia is refusing to cooperate with the US. If Russia goes to the extreme and tries to attack the US, then they might have to go to war again. 
2. During the Olympic games today, Russia is not listed as their own name anymore. They are a committee, and it partially has to do with them boycotting the Olympics in 1980. Even though it was over 40 years ago, their actions still reflect on the Olympics today, and it provided a lesson that everyone has to participate. 
3. Today, there still is competition to try to separate the two countries. It comes from mall forms, such as athletic, technological, industrial, and of course political. If these issues escalate and don't get resolved, then it could cause major problems for both countries in the future. ]]> 2022-04-07 19:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/25schaalc/Bookmarks/wish/2135221475